I know I shouldn't complain...

[HeyWayne]

but I really don't like me job.

I want a new one.

[Jeanied]

Me too HW. Just come out of my meeting - still alive...but only just.
So what is your exit plan?

[HeyWayne]

Me too HW. Just come out of my meeting - still alive...but only just.
So what is your exit plan?

I'm currently pimping myself round every agency I know, and have a few contacts with their ears to the ground.

How about you?

[piskieinboots]

I work with a couple of head-hunters, can I put your CV in front of them? And don't forget to 'tart-on-twitter'

[HeyWayne]

I work with a couple of head-hunters, can I put your CV in front of them? And don't forget to 'tart-on-twitter'

Yis, one has to be careful what one tarts on Twitter. My boss is a 'follower' of mine....

Edit: and thank you for touting my CV.

[Jeanied]

My allotment suddenly seems like an appealing retreat, HW - trouble is it won't pay the mortgage!

[Patchninja]

I don't think I realized quite how horrid my last 2 jobs were until I got this one! People moan on and on and they have no idea how ghastly some jobs and some bosses are. Life's too short to put up with piggish bosses and colleagues so I hope you find something you deserve soon! I'll keep everything crossed for you! Well......

[Incy]

Having been made redundant within the last couple of weeks I admit my first reaction was to think: 'At least you have one'.
That said, I was miserable in my last job and am so much happier now even though I don't have one so I do sympathise. Good luck finding a new one soon.

[zazen999]

Are you getting interviews but just not cracking that 'offer conversation' or are you having trouble getting the interviews in the first place?

[HeyWayne]

Having been made redundant within the last couple of weeks I admit my first reaction was to think: 'At least you have one'.
That said, I was miserable in my last job and am so much happier now even though I don't have one so I do sympathise. Good luck finding a new one soon.

I nearly didn't post because I knew there were folk on here that have suffered redundancies as a result of the recession.

Are you getting interviews but just not cracking that 'offer conversation' or are you having trouble getting the interviews in the first place?

Had two interviews thus far. First job sounded ideal, they really liked me, but changed their mind about what they wanted (a second time). The second interview went ok, but I've heard nothing back, despite chasing on numerous occasions.

No other interviews thus far.

LadyWayne is very good at pointing out the good points about my current employers, love her.

Trouble is, I don't think I'm that good at my job, contrary to what people say. There are much better folk out there than me - I think that's the problem.

Maybe I'm in the wrong job...

[janeyo]

It is hard with a family to support as well, not being able to give it up and say 'stuff it I am going to find something I want to do'.
I hope you can find something you love, before it grinds you down too much
x

My OH works for himself, designs electronics and contracts. He went for it about 2 years ago and is a lot happier now. It was a bit of a risk, but at the time I was working too. Even he who has a very cushy number going on now says if he never had to design anything ever again he wouldn't care.
He really wants to do something 'handy' as he is very good at DIY and making things, but he knows it won't pay our bills so he has to stick at it a bit longer. He also has hankering to design toys but the pay for that is really lousy.
And of course he has my expensive lipgloss habbit to subsidise... lol

[Snadger]

Yis, one has to be careful what one tarts on Twitter. My boss is a 'follower' of mine....

Edit: and thank you for touting my CV.

Lets hope he/she's not a vine visitor then!

[lainey lou]

Sympathies.
I don't like my job either, haven't for years. Have stuck with it cuz the pay is really good and I only have to do one or two night shifts a week to have a decent take home pay.
Hope you find something more you soon. x

[Bramble_killer]

I know how you feel. I'm in the same position and the worst thing is I know this job won't further my career, it's just a stepping stone from year 1 to year 4

But to not hijack your thread, hope it all goes well and you find something that will make you more content.

[bubblewrap]

Job??? No! thanks.

I took pension credits in February last year after being unemployed for nearly 4 years.

It was one of the best things I have ever done, money wise I'm not too well off BUT..................it has it's compensations
More time for the allotment, yes, I can go there when I want.
Being over 60 I have a bus pass & and a senior citizens rail card so I have time to have days out cheaply.
And yes Madderbat comes too .................................sometimes.
Sorry to all you grapes who are "looking for" or who wish to change jobs.