Pretty demotivated and things have just got worse
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I have been with my current employer for 2 years now. It’s had its ups and downs but I’ve stuck in at it. There’s been a few times I’ve wanted to just chuck the towel in and leave. I work for a large agency which has many accounts with different client. They have moved me about the last year on two seasonal assignments.
They have been working behind the scenes to get me in a pernament assignment and I was informed 2 weeks ago that they have found me one which I’ll be starting in a months time.
This sounds excellent but the role they have for me is pretty rubbish. I know people who currently work in this sort of role and they say it’s so boring and their managers have actually said they need to slow down to pass the time. They expect us to stay in calls for 3 hours.
From speaking to others they say they can do all the work within 30 mins and then spend the rest of the time skiving. It sounds like my idea of hell as I need tasks to keep me going.
I also happen to know that someone who transferred over to the role got a nice wee pay rise which I’m not getting so it’s not really fair.
I’m a bit all over the place at the moment with the thought. I’ve been applying to other jobs so hoping something comes from that soon. Part of me says continue to stick in at it until I secure the new role and the other half tells me to just hand in my notice and wash my hands of it.
So in a nutshell I feel that this role will be boring, I’m not getting the pay rise that the other colleague got for doing the same job and the amount of time I need to spend in the call is ridiculous.
What would you do ? It is my intention to get out this company ASAP whether that’s with another job or just leaving.
Thanks
They have been working behind the scenes to get me in a pernament assignment and I was informed 2 weeks ago that they have found me one which I’ll be starting in a months time.
This sounds excellent but the role they have for me is pretty rubbish. I know people who currently work in this sort of role and they say it’s so boring and their managers have actually said they need to slow down to pass the time. They expect us to stay in calls for 3 hours.
From speaking to others they say they can do all the work within 30 mins and then spend the rest of the time skiving. It sounds like my idea of hell as I need tasks to keep me going.
I also happen to know that someone who transferred over to the role got a nice wee pay rise which I’m not getting so it’s not really fair.
I’m a bit all over the place at the moment with the thought. I’ve been applying to other jobs so hoping something comes from that soon. Part of me says continue to stick in at it until I secure the new role and the other half tells me to just hand in my notice and wash my hands of it.
So in a nutshell I feel that this role will be boring, I’m not getting the pay rise that the other colleague got for doing the same job and the amount of time I need to spend in the call is ridiculous.
What would you do ? It is my intention to get out this company ASAP whether that’s with another job or just leaving.
Thanks
Employees who flounce out of companies and throw hissy fits rarely do well in their career life.
Nobody likes a drama queen.
Just stay calm, keep applying for other jobs elsewhere, be patient, and another door will open. They always do. It might take a week or a year. But there is always something else out there.
Nobody likes a drama queen.
Just stay calm, keep applying for other jobs elsewhere, be patient, and another door will open. They always do. It might take a week or a year. But there is always something else out there.
Difficult one as we don't know your personal circumstances.
12 months salary in the bank to cover any bills is different than living hand to mouth etc.
Instinct is stick with it whilst hunting for another job but if you truly detest the job and have enough reserves what do you have to lose by getting out now if you can assure yourself you'll be actively job hunting in any downtime.
12 months salary in the bank to cover any bills is different than living hand to mouth etc.
Instinct is stick with it whilst hunting for another job but if you truly detest the job and have enough reserves what do you have to lose by getting out now if you can assure yourself you'll be actively job hunting in any downtime.
If it we me, and I was thinking about it in a rational manner, I would say talk to your boss.But if you can't do that because you think it's a front to move you on, then I would tend to stick with it until you find something better. If you're OK financially, just leave. Work is easy to find if you want it.
Whatever you do, no matter how much you hate it, don't quit without another similar or better role lined up elsewhere. It rarely works out well.
Just go and read about Edd China. One minute he's working on the world's biggest car show and a global celebrity and making a mint... then, he flounces out in a huff... and the next minute he's flogging niche car products on YouTube to a handful of diehard fans who can be bothered to watch.
Just go and read about Edd China. One minute he's working on the world's biggest car show and a global celebrity and making a mint... then, he flounces out in a huff... and the next minute he's flogging niche car products on YouTube to a handful of diehard fans who can be bothered to watch.
swerni said:
Yipper said:
Employees who flounce out of companies and throw hissy fits rarely do well in their career life.
Nobody likes a drama queen.
Just stay calm, keep applying for other jobs elsewhere, be patient, and another door will open. They always do. It might take a week or a year. But there is always something else out there.
Adding no value, as everNobody likes a drama queen.
Just stay calm, keep applying for other jobs elsewhere, be patient, and another door will open. They always do. It might take a week or a year. But there is always something else out there.
Desset said:
From speaking to others they say they can do all the work within 30 mins and then spend the rest of the time skiving. It sounds like my idea of hell as I need tasks to keep me going.
This is actually a great opportunity to get on a distance learning course. Start at half 8 and by 9 you can start your day learning to move onto to something better. If you're going to have 30 hours plus a week spare whilst getting paid might as well make it worth it?You are changing to a role that requires 30 mins of work per day, yet you are paid for 8 or 9 hours per day. Not sure how that is a bad thing?
I would just spend my time studying for further qualifications whilst getting paid or in your case job hunting, I certainly would not be in a hurry to leave.
I would just spend my time studying for further qualifications whilst getting paid or in your case job hunting, I certainly would not be in a hurry to leave.
Douglas Quaid said:
swerni said:
Adding no value, as ever
I disagree. It’s good advice. StuTheGrouch said:
Unfortunately a lot of the sheep of PH have jumped on the band wagon where they instantly label anything Yipper says as nonsense. Quite pathetic really; if any other poster had written that then people would either agree with it or simply not react.
True, 1 out 100 of his posts is probably useful - considering the utter stupidity of the other 99 sweeping statements and made up statistics, people can be forgiven for getting annoyed.On this occasion, his absolute view (rather than case by case) is absurd and at odds with other people expressed experience, including mine. Leaving a toxic work environment without another job has been the best career decision I have ever made.
Edited by nickfrog on Monday 19th February 12:19
Thanks for the advice.
I’m still in two minds about it. The only thing keeping me here is the income and that is purely it. I’m not interested in this job but that’s due to the fact of having bad experiences with the company and a boss who is a little bit of a cock.
In 2015, I was unemployed for a month and I keep having flashbacks to that time and how I felt. I’m swaying towards giving the new role a try but I have promised myself that I won’t be doing it long as I’m hoping to secure a new job in the next 3 months.
Financially I am pretty sound I have no outgoings and stay at home. I have money to keep me going over any unemployment stage. Infact when I joined this company I put money aside each month incase I ever lost my job (a crisis fund). I own my own car which is paid for.
I’ll keep yous updated with my thoughts and what I do.
I’m still in two minds about it. The only thing keeping me here is the income and that is purely it. I’m not interested in this job but that’s due to the fact of having bad experiences with the company and a boss who is a little bit of a cock.
In 2015, I was unemployed for a month and I keep having flashbacks to that time and how I felt. I’m swaying towards giving the new role a try but I have promised myself that I won’t be doing it long as I’m hoping to secure a new job in the next 3 months.
Financially I am pretty sound I have no outgoings and stay at home. I have money to keep me going over any unemployment stage. Infact when I joined this company I put money aside each month incase I ever lost my job (a crisis fund). I own my own car which is paid for.
I’ll keep yous updated with my thoughts and what I do.
Edited by Desset on Tuesday 20th February 12:19
Yipper said:
Whatever you do, no matter how much you hate it, don't quit without another similar or better role lined up elsewhere. It rarely works out well.
Just go and read about Edd China. One minute he's working on the world's biggest car show and a global celebrity and making a mint... then, he flounces out in a huff... and the next minute he's flogging niche car products on YouTube to a handful of diehard fans who can be bothered to watch.
But he can command upwards of £5K a day for appearance work, how does that stack up against what you earn I wonder?Just go and read about Edd China. One minute he's working on the world's biggest car show and a global celebrity and making a mint... then, he flounces out in a huff... and the next minute he's flogging niche car products on YouTube to a handful of diehard fans who can be bothered to watch.
yonex said:
But he can command upwards of £5K a day for appearance work, how does that stack up against what you earn I wonder?
Compared to a fixed role on WD I'm not sure the odd £5k appearance fee is really much cop. Plus he'll find that drops down and down if he doesn't get his finger out and do something of note. Appearances by their very nature are based on profile. His was big(ish). Now? Not so much.
But we're slightly OT now.
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