Jacking in your job
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911r said:
conanius said:
I too have recently resigned.
There is so much work out there at the moment, I got to a point where I realised life is too short and I want to do something where I'm happier and feel I'm part of something.
I promised myself a long time I'd quit before I got to a point where I was suffering with stress and anxiety in my work - I left it too long.
The joy of 3 month notice periods of course is, plenty of time to find something.
Hey congratulations , when you say lots of work out there , what sector do you mean please ? There is so much work out there at the moment, I got to a point where I realised life is too short and I want to do something where I'm happier and feel I'm part of something.
I promised myself a long time I'd quit before I got to a point where I was suffering with stress and anxiety in my work - I left it too long.
The joy of 3 month notice periods of course is, plenty of time to find something.
Specifically however for me I’m in technology senior leadership. That brings lots of transferable skills - and honestly some of the very best leaders I’ve seen aren’t actually that technical.
911r said:
Well I was transferred to Madrid before I quit so I have a work permit and a residence card . But this may have been cancelled I don’t know . But I’m not flying in and out of Spain so haven’t been questioned at a border , but if I were to I would just flash my card and they would wave me through I’m sure .
On a side note moving to Spain made me realise I can take some time out and live on 3k a month and still do the things I want . It’s such good value here and the people and culture are fantastic .
Residence cards get scanned now at your point of entry to Schengenif you produce them and if you're not arriving in the country your residence card is for, you get a Schengen entry stamp in your passport.......On a side note moving to Spain made me realise I can take some time out and live on 3k a month and still do the things I want . It’s such good value here and the people and culture are fantastic .
Edited by 911r on Monday 1st August 22:28
Edited by 911r on Monday 1st August 22:29
911r said:
Well I was transferred to Madrid before I quit so I have a work permit and a residence card . But this may have been cancelled I don’t know . But I’m not flying in and out of Spain so haven’t been questioned at a border , but if I were to I would just flash my card and they would wave me through I’m sure .
On a side note moving to Spain made me realise I can take some time out and live on 3k a month and still do the things I want . It’s such good value here and the people and culture are fantastic .
Not quite sure about your visa requirements to be honest but would just say be careful if you have desires to frequent the EU in (semi) retirement. And I mean that with the most positive of vibes. On a side note moving to Spain made me realise I can take some time out and live on 3k a month and still do the things I want . It’s such good value here and the people and culture are fantastic .
Edited by 911r on Monday 1st August 22:28
Edited by 911r on Monday 1st August 22:29
And yes, living in Spain males you realise how little you need to live a wonderful life. We spend half our year there and spend 50% or less in living costs despite eating out more and generally living a more extravagant lifestyle whilst there.
Shnozz said:
911r said:
Well I was transferred to Madrid before I quit so I have a work permit and a residence card . But this may have been cancelled I don’t know . But I’m not flying in and out of Spain so haven’t been questioned at a border , but if I were to I would just flash my card and they would wave me through I’m sure .
On a side note moving to Spain made me realise I can take some time out and live on 3k a month and still do the things I want . It’s such good value here and the people and culture are fantastic .
Not quite sure about your visa requirements to be honest but would just say be careful if you have desires to frequent the EU in (semi) retirement. And I mean that with the most positive of vibes. On a side note moving to Spain made me realise I can take some time out and live on 3k a month and still do the things I want . It’s such good value here and the people and culture are fantastic .
Edited by 911r on Monday 1st August 22:28
Edited by 911r on Monday 1st August 22:29
And yes, living in Spain males you realise how little you need to live a wonderful life. We spend half our year there and spend 50% or less in living costs despite eating out more and generally living a more extravagant lifestyle whilst there.
Re the living costs , again yes it’s such good value on all fronts . When I lived Madrid I wasn’t spending more than 2k per month on dinners/groceries and drinks going out etc . (When I had my 6 fig salary )
Those days are gone and good riddance .
It’s really special here .
Edited by 911r on Tuesday 2nd August 21:46
OP here.
I did leave my job. The notice period contained some very tedious work happenings and confirmed to me that I was doing the correct thing. I said goodbye to the good people I'd met and the door is actually open for a return if I do change my mind (very unlikely)
It was a relief to leave.
Having had a short holiday and a few days off, I have been doing some temporary, constructive, manual work, which has been very enjoyable, interesting, the time passes quickly....and the polar opposite of what I was doing before.
My confidence and state of mind have improved significantly.
There is the possibility of an interesting long-term job, that should align better with my interests and skills than my previous job, in the near future.
No regrets so far.
I did leave my job. The notice period contained some very tedious work happenings and confirmed to me that I was doing the correct thing. I said goodbye to the good people I'd met and the door is actually open for a return if I do change my mind (very unlikely)
It was a relief to leave.
Having had a short holiday and a few days off, I have been doing some temporary, constructive, manual work, which has been very enjoyable, interesting, the time passes quickly....and the polar opposite of what I was doing before.
My confidence and state of mind have improved significantly.
There is the possibility of an interesting long-term job, that should align better with my interests and skills than my previous job, in the near future.
No regrets so far.
conanius said:
911r said:
conanius said:
I too have recently resigned.
There is so much work out there at the moment, I got to a point where I realised life is too short and I want to do something where I'm happier and feel I'm part of something.
I promised myself a long time I'd quit before I got to a point where I was suffering with stress and anxiety in my work - I left it too long.
The joy of 3 month notice periods of course is, plenty of time to find something.
Hey congratulations , when you say lots of work out there , what sector do you mean please ? There is so much work out there at the moment, I got to a point where I realised life is too short and I want to do something where I'm happier and feel I'm part of something.
I promised myself a long time I'd quit before I got to a point where I was suffering with stress and anxiety in my work - I left it too long.
The joy of 3 month notice periods of course is, plenty of time to find something.
Specifically however for me I’m in technology senior leadership. That brings lots of transferable skills - and honestly some of the very best leaders I’ve seen aren’t actually that technical.
Woodrow Wilson said:
OP here.
I did leave my job. The notice period contained some very tedious work happenings and confirmed to me that I was doing the correct thing. I said goodbye to the good people I'd met and the door is actually open for a return if I do change my mind (very unlikely)
It was a relief to leave.
Having had a short holiday and a few days off, I have been doing some temporary, constructive, manual work, which has been very enjoyable, interesting, the time passes quickly....and the polar opposite of what I was doing before.
My confidence and state of mind have improved significantly.
There is the possibility of an interesting long-term job, that should align better with my interests and skills than my previous job, in the near future.
No regrets so far.
Hello OPI did leave my job. The notice period contained some very tedious work happenings and confirmed to me that I was doing the correct thing. I said goodbye to the good people I'd met and the door is actually open for a return if I do change my mind (very unlikely)
It was a relief to leave.
Having had a short holiday and a few days off, I have been doing some temporary, constructive, manual work, which has been very enjoyable, interesting, the time passes quickly....and the polar opposite of what I was doing before.
My confidence and state of mind have improved significantly.
There is the possibility of an interesting long-term job, that should align better with my interests and skills than my previous job, in the near future.
No regrets so far.
I'm in a very similar position to what you were in. I've been at my new job for 6 months and I truly hate it. Every day I wake up and I dread the next 7.5 hours spent in my office, not talking to anyone and staring at my screens, questioning every life decision I've made to end up at this point.
What made you quit instead of going off on sick?
I planted a massive seed with my manager on my probation 1-1. I said "I hate this job more than the western world hates Putin" hoping he'd extend my probation (1 week notice). Well, my manager passed my probation, which leaves me with 3 month notice period. The opposite of what I wanted.
I've never been signed off work before, so I'm worried how this will affect any future jobs. But I cannot stand another day in this job, albeit, the money is great.
Thanks
NG
Networkgeek said:
Hello OP
I'm in a very similar position to what you were in. I've been at my new job for 6 months and I truly hate it. Every day I wake up and I dread the next 7.5 hours spent in my office, not talking to anyone and staring at my screens, questioning every life decision I've made to end up at this point.
What made you quit instead of going off on sick?
I planted a massive seed with my manager on my probation 1-1. I said "I hate this job more than the western world hates Putin" hoping he'd extend my probation (1 week notice). Well, my manager passed my probation, which leaves me with 3 month notice period. The opposite of what I wanted.
I've never been signed off work before, so I'm worried how this will affect any future jobs. But I cannot stand another day in this job, albeit, the money is great.
Thanks
NG
I can't believe someone would say that when trying to upwards manage. That is a massive miss-read of the room. Can you think of what you want to achieve and what they will think when they hear that? Anyway, i've been there, I hope it gets better/you find something else. I did.I'm in a very similar position to what you were in. I've been at my new job for 6 months and I truly hate it. Every day I wake up and I dread the next 7.5 hours spent in my office, not talking to anyone and staring at my screens, questioning every life decision I've made to end up at this point.
What made you quit instead of going off on sick?
I planted a massive seed with my manager on my probation 1-1. I said "I hate this job more than the western world hates Putin" hoping he'd extend my probation (1 week notice). Well, my manager passed my probation, which leaves me with 3 month notice period. The opposite of what I wanted.
I've never been signed off work before, so I'm worried how this will affect any future jobs. But I cannot stand another day in this job, albeit, the money is great.
Thanks
NG
jm8403 said:
I can't believe someone would say that when trying to upwards manage. That is a massive miss-read of the room. Can you think of what you want to achieve and what they will think when they hear that? Anyway, i've been there, I hope it gets better/you find something else. I did.
Well, I'm past the point of caring in this job, so I wasn't really thinking clearly at the time. In hindsight, it was a mistake to say it and I could have phrased it a lot better. I was a very confident in my ability before joining my new job, I now feel the exact opposite. I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing anymore, skill fade and imposter syndrome have really kicked in.
Thank you, I am applying for jobs as we speak, but no interviews lined up yet. Not sure I've got the mental capacity to stand this job for another month, thankfully I have a holiday coming up and I doubt I will go back afterwards.
Greenmantle said:
Just jacked in my job.
I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
What were you trying to explain?I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
Monkeylegend said:
Greenmantle said:
Just jacked in my job.
I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
What were you trying to explain?I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
Why simply? Because Windows 2012R2 went End of Life (EOL) on the 22nd of July this year meaning that OS patching had ceased unless extended support was purchased from Microsoft at some vastly inflated cost. That was never going to happen with this particular "beer money" customer.
I contributed to this thread back in March, stating similar to the OP and like him I've been able to make a change. I have flitted around quite a bit in the last 10 years work wise so no surprise for me, but think it was driven by a dislike of the industry, subject matter etc. I've now moved on industry (same role) to somewhere that has a link to something I'm more interested in , but taken a whack of a pay cut to do it. At 37 I was in two minds, feels like the time you should be trying to maximize earnings, accelerate pension etc. However decided life's too short to be sacrificing any feeling of contentment for a future that might never arrive.
Only a week or two into the new job so no idea how its really going to be but enthusiastic it will work out well for me.
Only a week or two into the new job so no idea how its really going to be but enthusiastic it will work out well for me.
Just be careful on what company or job that you go to over the next few months.
I left an amazing business and some great people pre covid and sadly they were hit hard during covid. They lost most my old boss and most of the team but there's srill a few there and it's back to it's old self
I left to go into an industry that sadly when the economy goes wrong and disorder starts there is alot of overtime.
However it's a job I wouldn't change. Can't change. I love it. I left taking a huge pay cut and that was painful at the time. Its a job with extreme highs and lows that mean at times, I lay awake at night.
OP we have only one life, live with no regrets.
I left an amazing business and some great people pre covid and sadly they were hit hard during covid. They lost most my old boss and most of the team but there's srill a few there and it's back to it's old self
I left to go into an industry that sadly when the economy goes wrong and disorder starts there is alot of overtime.
However it's a job I wouldn't change. Can't change. I love it. I left taking a huge pay cut and that was painful at the time. Its a job with extreme highs and lows that mean at times, I lay awake at night.
OP we have only one life, live with no regrets.
Greenmantle said:
Monkeylegend said:
Greenmantle said:
Just jacked in my job.
I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
What were you trying to explain?I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
Why simply? Because Windows 2012R2 went End of Life (EOL) on the 22nd of July this year meaning that OS patching had ceased unless extended support was purchased from Microsoft at some vastly inflated cost. That was never going to happen with this particular "beer money" customer.
Stuart70 said:
Greenmantle said:
Monkeylegend said:
Greenmantle said:
Just jacked in my job.
I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
What were you trying to explain?I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
Why simply? Because Windows 2012R2 went End of Life (EOL) on the 22nd of July this year meaning that OS patching had ceased unless extended support was purchased from Microsoft at some vastly inflated cost. That was never going to happen with this particular "beer money" customer.
I don't get it either
Monkeylegend said:
Stuart70 said:
Greenmantle said:
Monkeylegend said:
Greenmantle said:
Just jacked in my job.
I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
What were you trying to explain?I'm highly technical, client is not.
Even when I got out the coloured chalk and drew pretty pictures they still didnt get it!
I might as well have been talking to the staff in the canteen. I would have got a better response.
Why simply? Because Windows 2012R2 went End of Life (EOL) on the 22nd of July this year meaning that OS patching had ceased unless extended support was purchased from Microsoft at some vastly inflated cost. That was never going to happen with this particular "beer money" customer.
I don't get it either
Different technology solution for the same business requirement. The business requirement SLA is to have HA with a maximum amount of uptime (whether that be 95% or 99.999% or anything in between).
The key thing is looking at the business requirement and not the technical solution implemented. There are no sacred cows in technology.
Greenmantle said:
With a WSFC (SQL Server, Storage Network layer all within the virtual machine) the time to failover is over 30 seconds. With a standalone VM the time to failover (whether a restart on the same ESXi host, or failover to another ESXi host due to a physical failure) is about 30 seconds.
Different technology solution for the same business requirement. The business requirement SLA is to have HA with a maximum amount of uptime (whether that be 95% or 99.999% or anything in between).
The key thing is looking at the business requirement and not the technical solution implemented. There are no sacred cows in technology.
What has this got to do with the price of cheese?Different technology solution for the same business requirement. The business requirement SLA is to have HA with a maximum amount of uptime (whether that be 95% or 99.999% or anything in between).
The key thing is looking at the business requirement and not the technical solution implemented. There are no sacred cows in technology.
jm8403 said:
Greenmantle said:
With a WSFC (SQL Server, Storage Network layer all within the virtual machine) the time to failover is over 30 seconds. With a standalone VM the time to failover (whether a restart on the same ESXi host, or failover to another ESXi host due to a physical failure) is about 30 seconds.
Different technology solution for the same business requirement. The business requirement SLA is to have HA with a maximum amount of uptime (whether that be 95% or 99.999% or anything in between).
The key thing is looking at the business requirement and not the technical solution implemented. There are no sacred cows in technology.
What has this got to do with the price of cheese?Different technology solution for the same business requirement. The business requirement SLA is to have HA with a maximum amount of uptime (whether that be 95% or 99.999% or anything in between).
The key thing is looking at the business requirement and not the technical solution implemented. There are no sacred cows in technology.
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