ilovedogs21 Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 I worked my previous job as an office manager for 9 mos. I quit that job because i "thought" I had a better opportunity at larger company as a call center rep. ( I only took it because i thoguht there would be room for advancement). I now don't think there would be and found out there is a high turnover, and I absolutely hate it. I am underemployed, I've only been there for 2 weeks. I am wanting to quit so I can focus on getting a job that will utilize my skills more, I have been getting a lot of calls lately for interviews but I can't do them all due to my work schedule. Should I quit and focus on myself and what makes me happy? I am 24 w/ no debt and a bit of money saved up. I also live at home.
UpwardForward Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 Can you afford to be unemployed for a while. If so, I would be up front with your employer that you are disenchanted .. () ... Ask for the time off for the interviews you consider will lead to 'that job' ..
Nightsky Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 Best advice would be to keep working and when you get an interview just go on it even if you have to miss work. I wouldn't tell them the reason you missed work was an interview. Also you'll look more attractive to employers if you currently have a job. I mean it could take you months or more to find a good job that won't be another dead end like you're in now... Do you want that kind of employment gap?
UpwardForward Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 Another thought in addition to my post, would be your present employer may possibly have another position for you, when you tell them of your plans.
pink_sugar Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 Office manager at 24? Wow, good for you! It takes time for a lot of us! Anyways, it sounds like being unemployed temporarily isn't a big deal for you. However, I agree with some of the others that I would try and get time off for the interviews...even if you have to call in sick. Explaning unemployment gaps is tough!
Author ilovedogs21 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Posted September 20, 2012 Thank you all for the advice! I can afford not to work and am only 24, it honestly makes me feel worse that I feel like I'm dumbing myself down for this job. I want to quit now because I don't want to stay there that long, and am afraid that would look bad on my resume ;(
UpwardForward Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) Thank you all for the advice! I can afford not to work and am only 24, it honestly makes me feel worse that I feel like I'm dumbing myself down for this job. I want to quit now because I don't want to stay there that long, and am afraid that would look bad on my resume ;( Tell your employer of your concerns. That you feel you are overqualified for the position. Ask what the possibilities are for advancement within the company. Next step, say you wish to take time off for interviews. Edited September 20, 2012 by UpwardForward
IcedEarth Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 Your situation is pretty good, I would say find something else and then quit however. If you can't stand another day there, go ahead and quit. Just know it's tougher when you're not currently employed to get a new job.
Taramere Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 You can always temp. I've done that in lean periods, and when I really haven't felt like dealing with professional stresses. There are some places where you just slot in immediately and feel as though you've been there forever, and others where much as you try it never feels quite right. I'll go against the grain and say that I'm not a believer in persevering with the places where it doesn't feel right. Not if plugging away in an environment that isn't a good fit for you ends up wearing down your confidence. It's like plugging away in a bad relationship with a partner whose behaviour continually leaves you feeling sh*t about yourself. How long before it stops looking like endurance and starts looking self-defeating? Over the years I've had a couple of bad experience in really dysfunctional workplaces. I've had that feeling of not fitting in, dreading going into work...you start to feel that there's something wrong with you, because that's the natural consequence of plugging away in an environment where you don't fit in and you're not happy. Then you leave, and if you find work somewhere that's functional it gives you a fantastic reminder that work/dealing with colleagues can actually be something you enjoy, and that gives you far more than just a salary. If your background is in office management, then you'd be an agency's dream girl. I don't think it would be hard at all for you to find a temping job in larger companies (which, in my experience, tend to far more pleasant, professional environments) where you'd be in a good position to listen out for more permanent posts in keeping with your experience. A lot depends on how unhappy you are, of course, and what unemployment levels are like in your area...but personally, I think that health and happiness is too important to risk for the sake of a job. Insist on an environment that promotes rather than obstructs both those things. 3
pink_sugar Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 Whole heartedly agree Taramere. I know I've had the same experiences and my H's parents would flip out and yell at him for non sticking with a certain job we both hated (we both met there) and try and reason that it was a good job and basically a job is a job. But you have some great points...when it gets to the point where you hate the job it WILL show in your work ethic and performance. 1
Taramere Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 Whole heartedly agree Taramere. I know I've had the same experiences and my H's parents would flip out and yell at him for non sticking with a certain job we both hated (we both met there) and try and reason that it was a good job and basically a job is a job. But you have some great points...when it gets to the point where you hate the job it WILL show in your work ethic and performance. Yeah...I've been there. It becomes akin to pushing a wheelbarrow of boulders up a hill. Every time you have a moment's weakness in the midst of all the dysfunctionality, you backslide and boulders fall onto you. Also, other organisations know if a place is sh*t. As long as, during the interview, you present a few palatable and polite sounding reasons for leaving, a good organisation is unlikely to blame you for leaving what they are probably well aware of being a dreadful, dysfunctional working environment.
B00ska Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 It's dreadful to go to work on the daily and not be somewhat stimulated. I am in the same boat. I was told the job would be one thing upon hire, and now it's only 1/4 of what was described to me. Today's project is adding Mr. or Mrs. before names in the database! REALLY!!!!!!!!!!! My point is that, it all pays the same and with some perseverance and looking for another job eventually something will give. Good luck! 1
Brooklynkid Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Keep the job but screw their schedule. If you have and interview that conflicts with your job schedule simply call in sick (or have your mother do it) and go to the interview. That way, you're not burning your bridges either.
BenedictCcastro Posted November 1, 2012 Posted November 1, 2012 Oh so bad ! It could be happen with anyone because in your age everyone think to get more and more money. But I think in starting days of the job they should try to get good job not go for money. Because if you have a good experience then every company will give you good money.
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