Should I quit?
Discussion
I helped a friend and colleague through a similar situation last year. Reading your post is very much like the evening I spent with my friend - during which he was talking very positively about what he was going to do next.
My recommendation would be to put your effort into looking forwards and finding somewhere else. Your health and sanity are the most important things you have. Protect them and your relationship and find a way out that is the best move for you.
I spent Friday evening with ex-colleagues from the job I left last year due to redundancy - the ones that were still there weren't smiling, the ones that had left were - 'nuf said!
Good luck!
My recommendation would be to put your effort into looking forwards and finding somewhere else. Your health and sanity are the most important things you have. Protect them and your relationship and find a way out that is the best move for you.
I spent Friday evening with ex-colleagues from the job I left last year due to redundancy - the ones that were still there weren't smiling, the ones that had left were - 'nuf said!
Good luck!
Well done, you've already made the decision to move on. Focus on that.
It's a lot easier to find a job whilst still working so don't quit until you find another position. I would suggest a good 4-5 interviews to build a good interview techique, make notes as soon as you leave of what went well and what didn't so you can improve next time.
Good luck in finding your next challenge.
It's a lot easier to find a job whilst still working so don't quit until you find another position. I would suggest a good 4-5 interviews to build a good interview techique, make notes as soon as you leave of what went well and what didn't so you can improve next time.
Good luck in finding your next challenge.
Edited by Sir Bagalot on Monday 21st January 00:05
akz0rrr said:
However, looking back I've gained nothing aside from a salary from them. I've never been given the opportunity to gain qualifications, I have little to no say in what I do and increasingly I'm getting threats regarding my position in the company.
Not true - you've proved yourself in a supervisory capacity at a young age, and that is really quite handy for a CV.There are all sorts of tips on the job sites on key words to use and not use in CVs. The secret is not to waffle, be concise, focus on what your job required and how you achieved it or bettered it. Responsibility and outcome kind of thing. No-one takes any notice when you say things like "driven" or "enthusiastic" or "team player". Anyone can say these things. Pick out in rough the areas that you really made a difference and bullet point them in rough and build a profile up from there.
Once you have a good, concise max 2-page CV get it sent out with a covering letter basically saying you have reached the limit of your development where you are and need to move on to the next stage in your career.
Do NOT quit without a job to go to and keep on as good a terms as possible with the current guys, you will need a reference. Good luck
Once you have a good, concise max 2-page CV get it sent out with a covering letter basically saying you have reached the limit of your development where you are and need to move on to the next stage in your career.
Do NOT quit without a job to go to and keep on as good a terms as possible with the current guys, you will need a reference. Good luck
Some great advice there from Burriana. In answer to your question; if it were me, yes. You're situation is not unusual sadly, so take comfort from knowing that many in your position move on to fruitful careers.
Your comment about having a limited CV could not be further from the truth! You have stuck at a job, you have been promoted within, you have increased managerial and supervisory responsibilities, you have displayed loyalty, are hard working, resilient and are ambitious. Nuff said!
Stay on very good terms as said above, sort your CV out, pay yourself for some formal management training and qualifications to bind your experiences together and start searching the job adverts; there are plenty of opportunities out there. Good luck!
Your comment about having a limited CV could not be further from the truth! You have stuck at a job, you have been promoted within, you have increased managerial and supervisory responsibilities, you have displayed loyalty, are hard working, resilient and are ambitious. Nuff said!
Stay on very good terms as said above, sort your CV out, pay yourself for some formal management training and qualifications to bind your experiences together and start searching the job adverts; there are plenty of opportunities out there. Good luck!
You have nothing to lose by arranging meeting with these people,explain exactly what your grievances are and how you would like to see them resolved.
Sometimes by standing up to people you will actually gain respect and show that you have your own ideas on the direction you think the company should be going in.
Keep it calm and proffesional.
Sometimes by standing up to people you will actually gain respect and show that you have your own ideas on the direction you think the company should be going in.
Keep it calm and proffesional.
It does sound like that would be the best decision, especially if you can manage for the short-term without the income.
Good luck!
I once had a job, straight out of Uni, which I absolutely hated. I was working there 50+ hours a week for an insulting salary, and really wanted to get out. I had applied for a number of jobs and courses, and was just hopeful that I would get a place on a funded MSc (which would give me a stipend equivalent to my salary). So I just quit.
Fortunately I got the place on the MSc, and I've not looked back since.
The moral of the story is- do what you think is best for your happiness. Everything will work out in the end
Good luck!
I once had a job, straight out of Uni, which I absolutely hated. I was working there 50+ hours a week for an insulting salary, and really wanted to get out. I had applied for a number of jobs and courses, and was just hopeful that I would get a place on a funded MSc (which would give me a stipend equivalent to my salary). So I just quit.
Fortunately I got the place on the MSc, and I've not looked back since.
The moral of the story is- do what you think is best for your happiness. Everything will work out in the end
Sorry, not much advice but just wanted to say your current job and situation to date is identical to mine. Literally every part of it.
I am studying at college in the evenings while here and interviewing elsewhere when I get the opportunity. I'm hopeful I will have a job in the next few months but I won't hold my breath!
Good luck OP, whatever you choose to do.
I am studying at college in the evenings while here and interviewing elsewhere when I get the opportunity. I'm hopeful I will have a job in the next few months but I won't hold my breath!
Good luck OP, whatever you choose to do.
Whilst I think your decision to go is the right one, I'd be wary about leaving until you have a new job lined up, unless of course you have a fair amount of savings built up and don't mind running them down.
I say this because it is tough out there, and it might take a little time to find a new position elsewhere. Once you have mentally resigned yourself to leaving, you will probably find your stress levels decrease as the ongoing political issues should not affect you anymore, as they have no real bearing as you are leaving soon. You can just mentally switch off and go through the motions of the day to day.
I say this because it is tough out there, and it might take a little time to find a new position elsewhere. Once you have mentally resigned yourself to leaving, you will probably find your stress levels decrease as the ongoing political issues should not affect you anymore, as they have no real bearing as you are leaving soon. You can just mentally switch off and go through the motions of the day to day.
Good luck OP!
On the face of your post you do sound very employable. Make sure you get out and look for a new job ASAP, you may find temp work in a call centre where good people/supervisory skills are valued.
Try not to 'air the laundry' with the boss and try and leave on good terms, no-one knows what's around the corner and they may realise they need you more than you need them.
On the CV side of things, I don't think you have much to worry about, as others have commented above you have some good key skills....
(I have a friend that worked in a similar job as yourself in a large local bakery, he was made redundant (about 5years ago) and he wasn't holding out much hope of getting a well paid job quickly. Within a couple of weeks, he applied and was offered a managers job at McDonalds and I think his salary was north of £22k. The skills he gained there gave him the confidence to open his own business and he now employs 4 people!)
What I'm trying to say is, use this as an opportunity... you probably don't even know what you're capable of!
On the face of your post you do sound very employable. Make sure you get out and look for a new job ASAP, you may find temp work in a call centre where good people/supervisory skills are valued.
Try not to 'air the laundry' with the boss and try and leave on good terms, no-one knows what's around the corner and they may realise they need you more than you need them.
On the CV side of things, I don't think you have much to worry about, as others have commented above you have some good key skills....
(I have a friend that worked in a similar job as yourself in a large local bakery, he was made redundant (about 5years ago) and he wasn't holding out much hope of getting a well paid job quickly. Within a couple of weeks, he applied and was offered a managers job at McDonalds and I think his salary was north of £22k. The skills he gained there gave him the confidence to open his own business and he now employs 4 people!)
What I'm trying to say is, use this as an opportunity... you probably don't even know what you're capable of!
hornetrider said:
Whilst I think your decision to go is the right one, I'd be wary about leaving until you have a new job lined up, unless of course you have a fair amount of savings built up and don't mind running them down.
I say this because it is tough out there, and it might take a little time to find a new position elsewhere. Once you have mentally resigned yourself to leaving, you will probably find your stress levels decrease as the ongoing political issues should not affect you anymore, as they have no real bearing as you are leaving soon. You can just mentally switch off and go through the motions of the day to day.
That said, you've been in one place for seven years which is an excellent indicator to employers that you're good.I say this because it is tough out there, and it might take a little time to find a new position elsewhere. Once you have mentally resigned yourself to leaving, you will probably find your stress levels decrease as the ongoing political issues should not affect you anymore, as they have no real bearing as you are leaving soon. You can just mentally switch off and go through the motions of the day to day.
You won't struggle.
If you want someone to look over your CV then shout.
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