Jacking in your job
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I get no satisfaction from my job. It does not suit me/my personality and my current role does not make use of my strengths at all.
It pays quite well, but is soul-destroying unless you enjoy vague requirements, paperwork and endless detailed re-work
I have tried numerous times to find a different role within the company, but it is just not happening. I'm not in the clique and, to be honest, nor do I want to be.
There is very much a one size fits all / identikit employee culture. If you are a bit different to that norm, then there's nothing really for you.
Management, leadership and camaraderie is pretty much non-existent.
Projects are terrible -little more than bums on seats in reality, with glacial progress and they rarely reach completion.
Anyway, at risk of becoming Lester Burnham and buying an old muscle car, at what point does one just say b
ks to it and leave? At the moment, I'd prefer labouring for a few months to feel some sense of *doing* something.
It's obviously not sensible...
... But no mortarge or debt.
It pays quite well, but is soul-destroying unless you enjoy vague requirements, paperwork and endless detailed re-work
I have tried numerous times to find a different role within the company, but it is just not happening. I'm not in the clique and, to be honest, nor do I want to be.
There is very much a one size fits all / identikit employee culture. If you are a bit different to that norm, then there's nothing really for you.
Management, leadership and camaraderie is pretty much non-existent.
Projects are terrible -little more than bums on seats in reality, with glacial progress and they rarely reach completion.
Anyway, at risk of becoming Lester Burnham and buying an old muscle car, at what point does one just say b
ks to it and leave? At the moment, I'd prefer labouring for a few months to feel some sense of *doing* something. It's obviously not sensible...
... But no mortarge or debt.
Woodrow Wilson said:
I get no satisfaction from my job. It does not suit me/my personality and my current role does not make use of my strengths at all.
It pays quite well, but is soul-destroying unless you enjoy vague requirements, paperwork and endless detailed re-work
I have tried numerous times to find a different role within the company, but it is just not happening. I'm not in the clique and, to be honest, nor do I want to be.
There is very much a one size fits all / identikit employee culture. If you are a bit different to that norm, then there's nothing really for you.
Management, leadership and camaraderie is pretty much non-existent.
Projects are terrible -little more than bums on seats in reality, with glacial progress and they rarely reach completion.
Anyway, at risk of becoming Lester Burnham and buying an old muscle car, at what point does one just say bks to it and leave? At the moment, I'd prefer labouring for a few months to feel some sense of *doing* something.
It's obviously not sensible...
... But no mortarge or debt.
I would say you are way past that point.It pays quite well, but is soul-destroying unless you enjoy vague requirements, paperwork and endless detailed re-work
I have tried numerous times to find a different role within the company, but it is just not happening. I'm not in the clique and, to be honest, nor do I want to be.
There is very much a one size fits all / identikit employee culture. If you are a bit different to that norm, then there's nothing really for you.
Management, leadership and camaraderie is pretty much non-existent.
Projects are terrible -little more than bums on seats in reality, with glacial progress and they rarely reach completion.
Anyway, at risk of becoming Lester Burnham and buying an old muscle car, at what point does one just say b
ks to it and leave? At the moment, I'd prefer labouring for a few months to feel some sense of *doing* something. It's obviously not sensible...
... But no mortarge or debt.
Just to add I did it without another job to go to in my mid 40's for similar reasons and never looked back.
Edited by Monkeylegend on Wednesday 23 March 18:26
jimmythingy said:
Yep, done it twice. You spend your life beating yourself up, then tell yourself its ok because it's good money.
Spot on I think. Been there a couple of times. It's a difficult step to take but as I get older it gets easier. Don't want to be on your deathbed thinking what-ifs and having wasted years just because it was safe and a good salary. Good luck either way OP.
I’m very close to it. Lucky that I’ve no mortgage and fairly reasonable savings and pension.
I get zero satisfaction from work and as my department consists of just me, have to take on multiple roles with little support.
I’ve seen a couple of jobs advertised recently for a seasonal gardener or part of the maintenance team for one of these large, stately home hotels. Either of those I’d love to do.
I think a decision is coming within the next few weeks.
I get zero satisfaction from work and as my department consists of just me, have to take on multiple roles with little support.
I’ve seen a couple of jobs advertised recently for a seasonal gardener or part of the maintenance team for one of these large, stately home hotels. Either of those I’d love to do.
I think a decision is coming within the next few weeks.
I did it last year, left 20 years in the construction and property to do a job for half the money, still have mortgage etc. to pay so finances are very tight. Spent 6 months volunteering and gaining experience in a totally new industry.
Best move I've ever made, spent all this week outside working with a great team of people
Best move I've ever made, spent all this week outside working with a great team of people
911r said:
watching
in a very similar situation myself
i have made a note in my calendar to quit my current role at the end of the year
mental health is my priority at 41 years old these days
good luck OP
If mental health is your priority and you are in a similar position to the OP, why are you waiting 9 months ?in a very similar situation myself
i have made a note in my calendar to quit my current role at the end of the year
mental health is my priority at 41 years old these days
good luck OP
Steve Campbell said:
911r said:
watching
in a very similar situation myself
i have made a note in my calendar to quit my current role at the end of the year
mental health is my priority at 41 years old these days
good luck OP
If mental health is your priority and you are in a similar position to the OP, why are you waiting 9 months ?in a very similar situation myself
i have made a note in my calendar to quit my current role at the end of the year
mental health is my priority at 41 years old these days
good luck OP
it will be the last 9 months in a 20y story .
OP sounds where i was working in a national highways company.
Snails pace and regulation and bullcarp, left for the 2nd time last year, now work part time for a smallish family company any 3 days i want pottering around the peak district and surrounding areas in a little van for a bit less money and a lot more fun.
Below is worth bearing in mind.
Snails pace and regulation and bullcarp, left for the 2nd time last year, now work part time for a smallish family company any 3 days i want pottering around the peak district and surrounding areas in a little van for a bit less money and a lot more fun.
Below is worth bearing in mind.
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