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Energies
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Australia3225 Posts
December 26 2009 06:05 GMT
#1
This is by far the most terrifying decision or thought I have had in recent memory.

Early 2005 I got a job data entry job at a mining/engineering company, it was suppose to be temporary, I enjoyed the income and freedom. I rapidly move up the company as positions became available, sales, consulting, etc, February next year marks 5 years at this company.

My position is concreted, I am easily one of more experienced people there, I know how to do every facet of most jobs there and I am paid very well for my age (23).

I have no doubt that I will continue to move up in position and salary over the next few years. With a more than likely chance of a management position in 5-6.

The problem is I no longer like what I do, part of being so proficient at it mean I am constantly bored, but the main reason is that I really dislike a handful of people who I work with, getting along with them is really not an option. I want to quit my job and find another, but I have had to work my way up to my position and salary, although I am sure I am capable of doing the same in any other company, I really don't want to have to lose 2-3 years climbing up that ladder.

Also with my really young age, I don't know how appealing that will be to other potential employers, my resume basically says School - 5 Years at one job and nothing else.

I have to get out of this place, I am constantly depressed and people have to walk around on egg shells around me so I don't bite someones head off.

Has anyone else had to make this decision? How did you deal with it, and what was the outcome?


"Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder but dont nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight" - Ronnie Coleman.
SanguineToss
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada815 Posts
December 26 2009 06:08 GMT
#2
How much do you make though?
Do you have a good boss?
In what ways do you get bored with your work?

Its really your call though, just save up the money ( work for a couple more years if the pays really good ) and go back to school or something like that.

It sounds like a good job, but with terrible people.

I hope you will make a wise decision my friend.
Sky101
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
United States1758 Posts
December 26 2009 06:09 GMT
#3
I was in your position once. I walked away, and to date, I still regret that decision so much. If I could go back, I'd just suck it up and stay.
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SiZ.FaNtAsY
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)1497 Posts
December 26 2009 06:11 GMT
#4
On December 26 2009 15:09 Sky101 wrote:
I was in your position once. I walked away, and to date, I still regret that decision so much. If I could go back, I'd just suck it up and stay.

Karma is a bitch
ghostWriter
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3302 Posts
December 26 2009 06:11 GMT
#5
It's an awful time to change jobs right now. No matter what bullshit they say about an economic recovery, it's mostly the banks that are doing well right now, unemployment is still very high. You should probably at least wait for a better time, when positions start opening up.
Sullifam
eshlow
Profile Joined June 2008
United States5210 Posts
December 26 2009 06:12 GMT
#6
Is it a small company? Large company?

Maybe you can talk with your boss and see if they can move you around to another team. If he's a good boss and likes you.

The boredom does kinda suck though. If you can't do something you like as a job you should definitely get some hobbies on the side and hope that satisfies your boredom...
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thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-26 06:14:53
December 26 2009 06:14 GMT
#7
I want a job so badly that my knee-jerk reaction is to say stay regardless. I don't have any experience with your field or being in the workforce (I graduated at a sad time), so be aware that this is only the first reaction of an inexperienced fellow.

It's a tough situation I'm sure. I hope you maintain the mental fortitude to make a very considered decision that you can be happy with.

EDIT: Good luck.
Husky
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3362 Posts
December 26 2009 06:14 GMT
#8
Best time to find a better job is when you have one.

Why quit your job if you dont have another lined up? Very common mistake.
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DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
December 26 2009 06:14 GMT
#9
I'd suggest you don't change jobs right now. Be happy with what you have.
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EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22253 Posts
December 26 2009 06:14 GMT
#10
Quick question for you - Is there anyone in management (prefereably your direct boss) that you trust to talk to? If so, I would STRONGLY urge you talk to them about how you feel. If they see you as a very valuable worker, chances are very good they would try to do everything possible to recommend you different positions either in your area, or maybe a different facet of the company (depending on how big it is). Losing tenure can feel like several years down the drain, so if you can find something more suitable with the same company, you'd really want to go for it.

Having said that, you honestly can't put a price tag on happiness. In my short life, I've learned it's not worth the stress/anxiety to go somewhere you hate for 40 hours+ a week. You will resent it in no time, and just be an absolutely miserable person, and that attitude will spill over into your personal life.

My opinion: Talk frankly to your boss about how you feel to see if there are other opportunities. Otherwise, abandon ship. Obviously make sure you can line up something first, it's hard to get a job nowadays. ^_^
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Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
December 26 2009 06:14 GMT
#11
On December 26 2009 15:09 Sky101 wrote:
I was in your position once. I walked away, and to date, I still regret that decision so much. If I could go back, I'd just suck it up and stay.


My experience is the exact opposite, from a very similar position.

I had things lined up that I wanted to do however, if you are just quitting to get away surely this isn't the best move.
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VorcePA
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States1102 Posts
December 26 2009 06:15 GMT
#12
Your resume saying School -> 5 years at current job is actually fantastic. Employers know that when they make an investment on you, they'll get a return.

That being said, you obviously need to find another job that would be similar pay/position/work so that you make a sidestep rather than a downgrade.

And that being said, good luck in this economy. You're probably just going to have to suck it up and deal with it.
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Elvin_vn
Profile Blog Joined March 2004
Vietnam2038 Posts
December 26 2009 06:15 GMT
#13
Is it the job or the people or both?

If it's just the people that bother you, maybe quit this company and join another company same job?

If you don't like the job itself, then do you know what kind of job you would like to do?

Basically, make a plan before quitting this job.
do not agrue with idiots, they will pull you down to their level and beat you with their experiences
MountainDewJunkie
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States10341 Posts
December 26 2009 06:17 GMT
#14
I don't need to tell you not to quit until someone else wants to hire you, but in this economy, you'd be really fortunate to find another job. If this recession ever fades, and then you look for better jobs, I think it would look impressive to other employers that you were fully employed during a period of the highest unemployment rate in... a while.

And man, no matter where you work, you'll be surrounded by coworkers that you cannot stand. The grass is not always greener. Hell, it never is.
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orgolove
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Vatican City State1650 Posts
December 26 2009 06:23 GMT
#15
On December 26 2009 15:09 Sky101 wrote:
I was in your position once. I walked away, and to date, I still regret that decision so much. If I could go back, I'd just suck it up and stay.

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GreEny K
Profile Joined February 2008
Germany7312 Posts
December 26 2009 06:29 GMT
#16
On December 26 2009 15:23 orgolove wrote:
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On December 26 2009 15:09 Sky101 wrote:
I was in your position once. I walked away, and to date, I still regret that decision so much. If I could go back, I'd just suck it up and stay.



Complete opposite with me, and other i know. Happy I did it!!

Anyway, if you are an important part of the company and extremely beneficial and bring in revenue for the company they will try to accommodate you and fire the people that you dislike. That does sound like something they wouldnt do but if you are that good they will definitely do it... Example, my work hired a new marketing manager and she increased revenue by 30%, some other lady did not like her but was not as helpful as the new lady so they canned the old one just because they didnt like each other.
Why would you ever choose failure, when success is an option.
Energies
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Australia3225 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-26 06:45:40
December 26 2009 06:37 GMT
#17
A point I have to make, the place in Australia I live in didn't even see the downturn, there is even a constant joke people will make when you ask them how they are "Mate, waiting for this recession to finally hit us so I can catch up on some work". We have also just had Chevron win a multi billion dollar contract in my state which means oil for the next 100+ years, if anything we are going to have an economic boom in the next 12-18 months.

Getting another job shouldn't be overly difficult, the fear I have is losing established friends and contacts with my current job, the security of knowing the job is going to be there at least for quite a while to come as will promotions and pay increases. I have such small work experience, It feels like I am on some sort of winning ticket that I won't get again anywhere else. I can't figure out whether that is just a mentality I have or fact.

I have a direct boss which is my Sales Manager, he's a champion, we get a long great and I can talk to him about anything, I have a similar situation with the state manager, the problem is that both have said the same thing to me. "You're not going to get along with everyone, just come in, do your job and let them do theres, and please stop snapping at people"

It's a fairly large company, about 16 branches around the country, to be honest I didn't even consider changing locations or positions, it will definitely be something I will look into. I earn just over 68k a year, due to current lifestyle I really couldn't afford a major pay cut.

The job and boredom aren't major issues, I can always move from sales to procurement or engineering and keep myself entertained, I think it might just be a mental loop I keep telling myself to have another justifiable reason to leave.

Unfortunately the people I don't get along with are not so easily expendable, so when an argument breaks out between us all the boss can do is cringe, because he can't afford to upset either side and have them walk out. I am really not happy anymore, and often people have to walk around on egg shells around me, I really don't know when I turned into this person, I use to get along with everyone. It just seems like everyone can see the lazy and incompetent people around the place, but management won't do anything about it, and that is what angers me.

As arrogant as it may sound, if I go into the bosses office on Tuesday and tell him I am not happy and will hand in my resignation. I would probably get a pay rise and a pep talk, but none of the issues would be resolved. I'd just feel all warm and fuzzy for an hour and then be depressed again the following day.
"Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder but dont nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight" - Ronnie Coleman.
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20016 Posts
December 26 2009 06:46 GMT
#18
68k a year and you can't take a pay cut? Are you single? I feel like with that kind of money you should be able to live comfortably and set aside money to fall back on while you look for a new job. Entire families survive on less than that. Maybe get some college in?
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
Energies
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Australia3225 Posts
December 26 2009 06:49 GMT
#19
I have a mortgage.

/sadpanda
"Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder but dont nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight" - Ronnie Coleman.
Zona
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
40426 Posts
December 26 2009 06:52 GMT
#20
What kind of job would you rather do? I'm not sure if this is something you'd consider - but maybe school part time while keeping the current job could allow you to change jobs without too much of a pay cut later on.

Or if the job is not the main issue but the people are - a similar position at a similar company?
"If you try responding to those absurd posts every day, you become more damaged. So I pay no attention to them at all." Jung Myung Hoon (aka Fantasy), as translated by Kimoleon
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