Instant quitting of a job
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Has anyone ever got to a point of enough is enough, and just quit on the spot?
I am trying to hold out for a new job, I've been applying left right and centre, but nothing is forth coming. My job is affecting my mental well being, my home life and my relationship. I know it's not ideal to leave on the spot, and I know it's not ideal to leave without a job to go to, but at the moment, both of those options are very, very tempting.
Has anyone got to that point and just gone enough is enough and quit?
I am trying to hold out for a new job, I've been applying left right and centre, but nothing is forth coming. My job is affecting my mental well being, my home life and my relationship. I know it's not ideal to leave on the spot, and I know it's not ideal to leave without a job to go to, but at the moment, both of those options are very, very tempting.
Has anyone got to that point and just gone enough is enough and quit?
Its the level of expectation - expected to do work you're not trained to do, with no support, get grief all of the time. go the extra mile and get no thanks for it, work a 16 hour shift without a lunch break while a major incident is on going and no thanks, no extra pay.
I've been at the end of my tether for a long time, but now that its affecting my home life and upsetting my gf as she is seeing how I am, its got to the point where I just dont want to do it any more.
It's made me a wreck.
I've been at the end of my tether for a long time, but now that its affecting my home life and upsetting my gf as she is seeing how I am, its got to the point where I just dont want to do it any more.
It's made me a wreck.
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hstewie said:
hstewie said: It's very easy to sit here on the internet and tell someone to quit their job without knowing their financial situation, and I say this from a very fortunate position, but it's a job and if it's getting you to that point it's time to get out, that much seems a given.
So then it's how you do it.
If you work in a small incestuous industry there may be a lot of benefit in sucking it up and not burning any bridges.
On the other hand if you work in a field where it's "easy come easy go" it may not be a big deal at all.
I guess it's all about context.
I work in IT. My company are kind of well known to some of the larger Tier 1's. Whether that would cause me issues or not is another matter.So then it's how you do it.
If you work in a small incestuous industry there may be a lot of benefit in sucking it up and not burning any bridges.
On the other hand if you work in a field where it's "easy come easy go" it may not be a big deal at all.
I guess it's all about context.
MitchT said:
TheAngryDog said:
Has anyone ever got to a point of enough is enough, and just quit on the spot?
I've been flirting with that point for some considerable time.TheAngryDog said:
I am trying to hold out for a new job, I've been applying left right and centre, but nothing is forth coming. My job is affecting my mental well being, my home life and my relationship. I know it's not ideal to leave on the spot, and I know it's not ideal to leave without a job to go to, but at the moment, both of those options are very, very tempting.
Ditto here. Exactly.Problem for me is, I've applied for many jobs and not even had any interviews, which is a good indicator of my chances (or more pertinently, lack thereof) of finding work any time soon after walking, if I were to, so it wouldn't be the cleverest of things to do. The problem is, the longer I stay there the more of my will to live is sucked out of me, meaning as each day goes by my self esteem and mindset become less and less suited to acing an interview and nailing a new role.
In a bad relationship you walk away, detox, psychologically speaking, reboot, learn to love yourself again and embrace your independence. With a job it's not that easy because the bill still need paying. Maybe the answer is to take on something totally different, and simple, such as stacking shelves the the local supermarket, until the bad energies from the previous job have been cleansed and you can feel positive about your main career path again.
Thing is, I'd quite happily stack shelves / work on the check out, just to get away from my current job, but I think it would be harder to get back into IT, so I need to continue in an IT role, but as you say, it is hard work getting an interview, let a lone acing one. I'm even prepared to take a pay cut, go into a lesser role to get away, I hate being here that much.
Good luck in your endeavors!
cat with a hat said:
If you can sustain yourself for a number of months and have a backup plan if you struggle to find employment, then i say go for it!
What you could do is hand your notice in and work the notice period.. It will put your mind at ease knowing there is an escape date and you may even get gardening leave if you are very lucky.
I have 5 months wages in savings (take home wages) so financially I could do it, but obviously it is better not to and go into another job.What you could do is hand your notice in and work the notice period.. It will put your mind at ease knowing there is an escape date and you may even get gardening leave if you are very lucky.
I think handing my notice in would cause ruffles - we're not actually geared up for losing a member of staff, we work on the absolute bare minimum with no contingency if someone is ill or leaves. The remaining guys would have to take up the slack.
mike9009 said:
How long have you been looking for another job? It is far easier to find work whilst in employment than unemployed, hence I would look more vigorously whilst you are employed.
A slight change in approach to your current role, might actually make it easier? Don't work 16 hour shifts without a break - it is unreasonable to expect an employee to do this, makes you tired, irritable and probably less able to perform your role to the same level. It will also make you feel better personally.
Have you discussed openly with your boss the issues you have? Your boss maybe completely unaware because of their own workload and maybe able to offer assistance knowing your problems.
I was in a similar situation a year ago. I made it clear to my boss I was unhappy, but he was unable to assist. Although my resignation came as a shock (I had been in a senior management role for 15 years), it was not a surprise! I am now enjoying a new role in a new company which has completely invigorated me. (Still have issues but that is why I am paid to do the role!!)
I hope this helps?
Mike
I've been looking for a few months. Have the problem is employers wanting various certs and to pay pennies (one role is offering £13k PA and to apply they want you to hold an MCSA!).A slight change in approach to your current role, might actually make it easier? Don't work 16 hour shifts without a break - it is unreasonable to expect an employee to do this, makes you tired, irritable and probably less able to perform your role to the same level. It will also make you feel better personally.
Have you discussed openly with your boss the issues you have? Your boss maybe completely unaware because of their own workload and maybe able to offer assistance knowing your problems.
I was in a similar situation a year ago. I made it clear to my boss I was unhappy, but he was unable to assist. Although my resignation came as a shock (I had been in a senior management role for 15 years), it was not a surprise! I am now enjoying a new role in a new company which has completely invigorated me. (Still have issues but that is why I am paid to do the role!!)
I hope this helps?
Mike
I've changed my approach, but I've always had a can do attitude, but much of the work we do is specific and not something that can be googled. We get no support out of hours which is when the bulk of the work is done, so if anything goes wrong, or as often the case you dont know what you're doing, you get no support.
My manager knows how I feel. I've discussed with him at great length my issues and concerns and nothing changes. I explained that in all of my previous roles I've been given support and training, and that I'd expect to get that anywhere else. The response to that was "this isnt anywhere else". Helpful. I was meant to receive a plan for the year, this was back in November - I am still waiting for it. You are set up to fail at this place, and is often like re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
Re working the shifts etc - the expectation on you is NOT to take a break. I work 12 hour shifts normally, and have regularly not taken a break. While it wouldn't be a problem on occasion, nearly every shift is a bit much.
I hope that I can be in your position soon. I will take almost any job that keeps me in IT and doesn't affect me too much financially. Not always easy but that is the position I find myself in right now.
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: I'm perm and I love my job and do servers/storage/systems - there are lot of bad people out there who don't know their arse from their elbow - but there's also enough demand for good people who know their stuff.
Because I'm perm I've not had this problem personally, but I'm sure if you call a couple of agencies there will be opportunities out there, contract, permanent, whatever pays the bills.
Im scouring the Job sites at the moment. I'm perm as well. My problem is that in my role I don't get exposed to much, and when I do, it is something I have no experience of. I kinda need to drop a level or two I think, but even doing that the jobs seem to want certs etc.Because I'm perm I've not had this problem personally, but I'm sure if you call a couple of agencies there will be opportunities out there, contract, permanent, whatever pays the bills.
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: I hear that a lot - it's kind of fked up because back in the day when I did my MCSE you basically could have given a monkey a book to read and eventually you'd have a monkey MCSE.
It was crazy and it's left me very wary of certs and any company that relies on them - they may mean you can do a certain task a certain way but IMO it by no way means you have a clue how to think outside the box and fix stuff when you're thrown a real curve ball (or as I call it "day to day real life in most businesses").
Stick at it, I suspect you'll find the places that demand certs are more from the HR/corporate POV than because anyone in IT insists upon it.
I've applied for over 20 jobs today. Hopefully one will give me a chance. I need a change. I am amazed at how this has affected me mentally. I am not ashamed to say that I am utterly miserable.ked up because back in the day when I did my MCSE you basically could have given a monkey a book to read and eventually you'd have a monkey MCSE.It was crazy and it's left me very wary of certs and any company that relies on them - they may mean you can do a certain task a certain way but IMO it by no way means you have a clue how to think outside the box and fix stuff when you're thrown a real curve ball (or as I call it "day to day real life in most businesses").
Stick at it, I suspect you'll find the places that demand certs are more from the HR/corporate POV than because anyone in IT insists upon it.
0000 said:
TheAngryDog said:
I live in Bucks, so anywhere around here, London, MK, Luton, Oxford, basically anywhere that is commutable within around 90 minutes.
Hanslope Park can't be too far away then? Must be jobs there for the FCO or HMGCC either direct or via a defence/IT company - try looking at CGI, Lockheed Martin, BAE, Raytheon, etc. Don't be put off applying by people asking for certifications either, they only mean so much.Thanks for the suggestions, I will take a look.
miniman said:
Would you consider a move to Wiltshire?
Moving is made harder due to my mrs as she has a well paid job that she couldnt give up really. I guess it also depends on location, job, wage etc. Do you know of opportunities there?bhstewie said:
hstewie said: Keep an eye on places like Reddit and Spiceworks too - they're heavily US oriented but if you do feel you're a little rusty on being exposed to stuff they're fantastic resources.
I've never really given Reddit much time - I'll have to take a look, thanks.dave123456 said:
impossible question to answer due to variables in a specific situation..
I have done it before and was in a new job quicker than I wanted to be! I've set myself up financially to not be tied to a job, it's an unfortunate situation that many people who get pissed off with their job are often quite passive individuals who allow themselves to be pushed around at home and at work, a consequence of which is they often have no choice anywhere.
sometimes a little bit of constructive selfishness can pay dividends in sustaining happiness in all areas.
I have a couple of guys who I work with, youngish and very entitled and both of them are total lapdogs, phones going off 2 mins after their contracted hours finish from nagging girlfriends...they're the same ones who want a payrise...to pay for the people who are stifling their progression!
I can survive for a while, but it does seem the nuclear option to leave a job without one to go to. I've always been told by my dad (lol) not to do it whenever I have spoken of my unhappiness. I have done it before and was in a new job quicker than I wanted to be! I've set myself up financially to not be tied to a job, it's an unfortunate situation that many people who get pissed off with their job are often quite passive individuals who allow themselves to be pushed around at home and at work, a consequence of which is they often have no choice anywhere.
sometimes a little bit of constructive selfishness can pay dividends in sustaining happiness in all areas.
I have a couple of guys who I work with, youngish and very entitled and both of them are total lapdogs, phones going off 2 mins after their contracted hours finish from nagging girlfriends...they're the same ones who want a payrise...to pay for the people who are stifling their progression!
Thing is, if I had a bit of support and structure, I'd not be as bad, I could live with (to a degree) the other things. I just want to do my job, and do it well.
Turn7 said:
TheAngryDog said:
I've applied for over 20 jobs today. Hopefully one will give me a chance. I need a change. I am amazed at how this has affected me mentally. I am not ashamed to say that I am utterly miserable.
Been there too often myself Im sad to say. I think the Labour market is very tough these days, certainly at blue collar level.Its hard to keep chipper, and I dont have an answer other than try to maximise your fun times so work can be viewed as a way to enjoyment.....
miniman said:
Yes we have a few:
https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=580...
https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=584...
Some other service desk roles that aren't listed at the moment. Is that the right sort of role?
Thank you, I will take a look! https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=580...
https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=584...
Some other service desk roles that aren't listed at the moment. Is that the right sort of role?
bhstewie said:
hstewie said:TheAngryDog said:
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: Keep an eye on places like Reddit and Spiceworks too - they're heavily US oriented but if you do feel you're a little rusty on being exposed to stuff they're fantastic resources.
I've never really given Reddit much time - I'll have to take a look, thanks.
Now, this is where I might sound like a bit of a dick but do work out how much of the "I hate my job" thing you have now is because the employer and job is s
t, and how much might be your expectations - please do just take that the way it's intended - I've seen a lot of people go and come back where I am now because the grass actually wasn't greener.If it's genuinely making you feel ill, get out, no if's, no but's
Oh of course, and I know I have been the problem at one of my previous jobs, and I left to avoid further damage being caused to both parties. In this instance though, I know its not me, as none of my team (including managers) are happy, and they are of the same persuasion as me.
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: Don't rule out remote working as well.
I'm office based and wouldn't want to be home based because I like the social interaction you get from being in an office, however on a purely functional level if I had a monkey who I could remotely command to push the odd button on rare occasions, I can pretty much do my entire job from here in the back garden via VPN.
Just a thought.
I do a mixture at the moment, my role enables me to do both, as it did in my last role as well, and I'd take a new role on doing that if one came up. I am self motivated when it comes to work, I am very happy being busy.I'm office based and wouldn't want to be home based because I like the social interaction you get from being in an office, however on a purely functional level if I had a monkey who I could remotely command to push the odd button on rare occasions, I can pretty much do my entire job from here in the back garden via VPN.
Just a thought.
miniman said:
Yes we have a few:
https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=580...
https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=584...
Some other service desk roles that aren't listed at the moment. Is that the right sort of role?
I've sent you an email / pm thing.https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=580...
https://www.careers.dyson.com/jobs/job.aspx?id=584...
Some other service desk roles that aren't listed at the moment. Is that the right sort of role?
Turn7 said:
TheAngryDog said:
Turn7 said:
What part of Bucks are you in ?
Aylesbury. Well centred to get to Herts, Beds etc.I dont mind Tring as a place, especially around Tring Fest!
bucksmanuk said:
I'm in Aylesbury too
if you need a pint - just say so
Cheers! Much appreciated. I've sent you a message (hopefully you will received it).if you need a pint - just say so
elanfan said:
TAG - in reading your post I'd suggest you're at least very stressed possibly a bit depressed. Can I suggest a visit to your. GP and get a couple of weeks off. Give you time to recharge a bit, a break away from it all and gives you time for interviews too. If you have to go back hopefully you'll feel a lot more like you can cope with it.
You're right on both counts I think. I have already made an appointment to see my GP, but I have no intention of taking time off, just make things better for myself.Turn7 said:
TheAngryDog said:
Turn7 said:
TheAngryDog said:
Turn7 said:
What part of Bucks are you in ?
Aylesbury. Well centred to get to Herts, Beds etc.KFC said:
elanfan said:
TAG - in reading your post I'd suggest you're at least very stressed possibly a bit depressed. Can I suggest a visit to your. GP and get a couple of weeks off. Give you time to recharge a bit, a break away from it all and gives you time for interviews too. If you have to go back hopefully you'll feel a lot more like you can cope with it.
Be careful with that... if the interviewer asks around and finds you're currently signed off work with "stress" you're going to find your application instantly binned a lot of the time. I wouldn't hire someone signed off currently, too much risk that they're either generally weak, or just one of the people who know the rules and play the system to their advantage.
MitchT said:
I've considered the same but, quite frankly, I'd rather not have time off and then have to go back. I'm even put off going on holiday by the way I know I'll feel when I have to go back again after getting used to not being there.
t is enough. Unless you're an employer of dubious integrity you're not going to have a problem with a fundamentally good person who collapsed under the weight of the bullst piled onto them by the previous one. That said, I wouldn't have time off with stress for fear of it being held against me by a prospective employer.
KFC said:
I wouldn't hire someone signed off currently, too much risk that they're either generally weak, or just one of the people who know the rules and play the system to their advantage.
That's not necessarily the case. I've stuck it out for almost 18 years. I certainly don't lack staying power or have a will to 'play the system'. There just comes a point for anyone when enough bullst is enough. Unless you're an employer of dubious integrity you're not going to have a problem with a fundamentally good person who collapsed under the weight of the bullst piled onto them by the previous one. That said, I wouldn't have time off with stress for fear of it being held against me by a prospective employer.Edited by MitchT on Saturday 8th August 23:20
KFC said:
MitchT said:
Unless you're an employer of dubious integrity you're not going to have a problem with a fundamentally good person who collapsed under the weight of the bullst piled onto them by the previous one.
As an employer how can I tell though? Maybe someone is like you describe... maybe they're just a chancer who knows full well their doctor will sign them off for stress with no problem and they're using it as extra paid holidays.t piled onto them by the previous one. I think the harsh reality is that without knowing the person in question personally, you can't. And that means you're going to fail the very first sift for a large amount of people.
If finances allowed I think you'd be better off quitting your current job (and giving a decent reason why you did it) than going off with "stress"
GT03ROB said:
KFC said:
MitchT said:
Unless you're an employer of dubious integrity you're not going to have a problem with a fundamentally good person who collapsed under the weight of the bullst piled onto them by the previous one.
As an employer how can I tell though? Maybe someone is like you describe... maybe they're just a chancer who knows full well their doctor will sign them off for stress with no problem and they're using it as extra paid holidays.t piled onto them by the previous one. I think the harsh reality is that without knowing the person in question personally, you can't. And that means you're going to fail the very first sift for a large amount of people.
This may be unfair, but that's the way it is with most employers.
I am just going to have to stick it out while I find something new, and hope that it doesnt get to the point of making me even more miserable.
Allanv said:
TheAngryDog said:
Damn. cant remember what I said now LOL.
You say you work with servers, does that mean you look after data centres? Do you look after a virtual or physical estate?Would you be comfortable upgrading servers or deploying new hosts / guests?
Allanv said:
I am just trying to gauge your level of skill, there is a lot of difference to being able to do AD and to manage / upgrade servers and the associated hardware and software that entails.
Of course, and this is why I choose the jobs I apply for carefully as I do not want to talk bullst and then get found to be wanting.Allanv said:
Do you get involved with the storage for these servers or the backups? I do not mean changing tapes I mean the entire process of backups and restores?
From the software to the amount of storage needed and then the offsite or onsite retention period?
Yes, though mainly exposed to one piece of backup software. I havent been involved in setting up the schedule / storage policies, this is all pre-set.From the software to the amount of storage needed and then the offsite or onsite retention period?
Allanv said:
Do you know how to setup a trust relationship between domains?
No.Allanv said:
I have read all your posts about your work and yet I still am unable to determine what you actually do, Sorry for the questions but it will help if we knew more.
Are you in a 3rd party service industry? As in a company that charges by the hour to fix things or even host or deploy for SME that do not have their own IT departments?
Regards
Its fine, the questions are valid. Yes I work for a company providing support to several companies. We are their support desk for servers / hardware. Are you in a 3rd party service industry? As in a company that charges by the hour to fix things or even host or deploy for SME that do not have their own IT departments?
Regards
This is the crux of the problem. While I do a job, I havent been given the opportunity to really get into the job. All of the main jobs are done by others and the part of the team I work in get the lesser jobs.
It is also why I am prepared to take a lesser job to get to the point where I can acquire the necessary skills.
Edited by TheAngryDog on Sunday 9th August 18:06
Allanv said:
TheAngryDog said:
Its fine, the questions are valid. Yes I work for a company providing support to several companies. We are their support desk for servers / hardware.
This is the crux of the problem. While I do a job, I havent been given the opportunity to really get into the job. All of the main jobs are done by others and the part of the team I work in get the lesser jobs.
It is also why I am prepared to take a lesser job to get to the point where I can acquire the necessary skills.
Thank you,This is the crux of the problem. While I do a job, I havent been given the opportunity to really get into the job. All of the main jobs are done by others and the part of the team I work in get the lesser jobs.
It is also why I am prepared to take a lesser job to get to the point where I can acquire the necessary skills.
Edited by TheAngryDog on Sunday 9th August 18:06
I see you are 2nd line in reality But correct me if I am wrong, I also see you are angry in the environment you are in. Not surprising if you are asked to do something you are not comfortable with.
You are also negative in your job and to be honest contracting will not suit you. (I picked this up from previous posts)
I do not think you are depressed just frustrated as you have been put in a position that you as a professional cannot fulfill am I on the mark or not?
I am happy to take a look at your CV or linkedin profile and assist if I can.
Sorry for the hard line questions.
I want to do a good job, I always have, and I am happy working when I am given the tools to do. I still get that sense of achievement when I do something and I still care. If I didn't then I'd simply down tools. I am definitely miserable!
My linkedin profile is pretty rubbish. There are so many guides on how to make a good profile, but they all seem to contradict each other. It is something I need to work on. Thanks.
Studio117 said:
Perhaps your being hard on yourself op? There's always going to be elements of new roles that you won't have had exposure to. It's expected.
I don't think I am being too hard on myself. Or I am? Tbh I don't know. Probably not. I interviewed for a job and found I was massively under skilled for it, and I've had no further exposure to the systems / processes that they asked me about in my interview.wolf1 said:
TheAngryDog said:
It's made me a wreck.
Just leave. Forget all the bullst excuses that others trot out about planning this that and the other. Walk away, get better and move on.BongoHunter said:
If your any good with Nagios or have Monitoring Experience PM me.
If you dont have the above but would consider yourself a dab hand at linux sysadmin PM me anyway
Sent you a PM.If you dont have the above but would consider yourself a dab hand at linux sysadmin PM me anyway
colinjy said:
TAG,
take a look at Milton park job board
Also do you have an up to date CV ?
I've never hard of Milton Park - I'm looking at their site now mind! Yes I do have an up to date CV.take a look at Milton park job board
Also do you have an up to date CV ?
Edited by colinjy on Tuesday 11th August 15:05
Edited by colinjy on Tuesday 11th August 15:18
UK345 said:
I did this back in March. I was in the job for 6 weeks. I wasn't interested in it and it was not what I thought it was. I found it a struggle to get of bed for. The people I worked with were nice enough but the person meant to be training me wasn't very good at her job. I had been thinking of leaving after a week but held onto it for a bit longer. I was booked in for an early progress meeting with the two people that recruited me and it would not of went well. I just sent them a resignation email on the Thursday night and never bothered showing up. Got a letter saying they had accepted my resignation and they paid me the money I was owed. Was the best thing at the time I could of done.
Fast forward 5 months since I did it. I have just finished working for a car auction company that I started with at the end of March. I have a job offer on the table and waiting to hear back from two more which went well. One thing I would say to you is the job market is very competitive at the moment and a lot of the jobs uploaded aren't very good.
It was a good move looking back now but I did kind of feel that I had thrown away a secure job with a good company. I only did it because I could afford to do it and I am still young.
I am glad it worked out for you. I was actually reading your post in this sub forum earlier. Long may it continue!Fast forward 5 months since I did it. I have just finished working for a car auction company that I started with at the end of March. I have a job offer on the table and waiting to hear back from two more which went well. One thing I would say to you is the job market is very competitive at the moment and a lot of the jobs uploaded aren't very good.
It was a good move looking back now but I did kind of feel that I had thrown away a secure job with a good company. I only did it because I could afford to do it and I am still young.
andy-xr said:
Is IT really for you? Is private company second line support really for you? If you're finding that your current job hasnt developed your skills to the standard that current jobs need, then you've been held back
I left a job with nothing to go to, the hardest bit was asking them to pay the $1000 for the flight back home that I needed, so I had to keep a measure on the amount of flounce I was using. It hurt me financially, but money comes and goes and I picked something up within a few weeks. I'd just got to the point where I couldnt take it any more, the job drained me, cost me a relationship, I didnt really have a body clock and I wondered if they doubled the money, would it make it more bearable. When I decided that it wasnt a money thing I walked. I thought about moving away from IT (I'm a sales guy) but then found I'd worked myself into a corner over the past 12 years so other areas of IT sales didnt really want to take me on.
One of my buddies who I worked with a couple of years ago moved on to an outsourcer and then into the local Council. He loves the Council, he was doing general tech stuff, building servers, deploying them, bit of desktop work, some montoring and patching etc, but in the local council he looks after the vehicle tracking of the fleets. Still in 'tech' but doesnt have to speak with people who dont know what it is that he's working on (everyone he deals with knows the jargon and the problems), has a great bunch around him, and he walks to work, instead of doing an hours commuting out of his own pocket
There could be options that you've not considered because you're looking for 'same as this but better'
I guess the thing is, I do not know what else I would or could do. I do not hate working with computers, I just want to enjoy it more and have a support network around me that does not set me up to fail. I left a job with nothing to go to, the hardest bit was asking them to pay the $1000 for the flight back home that I needed, so I had to keep a measure on the amount of flounce I was using. It hurt me financially, but money comes and goes and I picked something up within a few weeks. I'd just got to the point where I couldnt take it any more, the job drained me, cost me a relationship, I didnt really have a body clock and I wondered if they doubled the money, would it make it more bearable. When I decided that it wasnt a money thing I walked. I thought about moving away from IT (I'm a sales guy) but then found I'd worked myself into a corner over the past 12 years so other areas of IT sales didnt really want to take me on.
One of my buddies who I worked with a couple of years ago moved on to an outsourcer and then into the local Council. He loves the Council, he was doing general tech stuff, building servers, deploying them, bit of desktop work, some montoring and patching etc, but in the local council he looks after the vehicle tracking of the fleets. Still in 'tech' but doesnt have to speak with people who dont know what it is that he's working on (everyone he deals with knows the jargon and the problems), has a great bunch around him, and he walks to work, instead of doing an hours commuting out of his own pocket
There could be options that you've not considered because you're looking for 'same as this but better'
I am currently doing an on-line IT course to further my skill set so that I can become more employable elsewhere by quantifying my current skills and improve them.
bhstewie said:
hstewie said:TheAngryDog said:
i appear to be un-employable / un-interviewable. I've applied for so many jobs yet not one interview. I am lost now 
Tricky to add much without knowing what you're applying for and what you sent in.People who write too much can just as easily be binned because it's too much to read vs. their actual skillet etc.
Turn7 said:
TheAngryDog said:
i appear to be un-employable / un-interviewable. I've applied for so many jobs yet not one interview. I am lost now
Its very easu to get negative, so you need to keep your head up.Job market has been very quiet over the last few weeks, holidays I guess.
Things normally pick up September/October and hten quiten back down in the run up for xmas.
Try revaamping your cv. Get it checked by people in the know that its up to expectations.
If anyone is happy to read my CV I'll be happy to send it to them.
I shouldn't have agreed to do my company a favour - more fool me.
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