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re: How long to give a job you hate?
Posted on 11/14/17 at 8:42 pm to TigerNAtux
Posted on 11/14/17 at 8:42 pm to TigerNAtux
I think you should give it a year or two. You may have come in at the worst time, but could work out great at the end of the day.
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Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:12 pm to TigerNAtux
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Money and benefits lured me
I just took retirement (early) last year. The quote above gives two strong pros. I've never seen someone stick out a tough situation that was not rewarded in some way further down the line. Even if not in position, in depth of character and personal integrity. As a matter of fact, some of the greatest success stories I can think of came from those who toughed out in the absolute worst conditions and by staying true to their commitment and word... even to their own hurt. I would consider the majority of "take the easy way out" answers here to be not only bad advice, but the way you pave the road to corruptibility, spineless and weak character, and an irresponsible lifestyle that has been crippled by self-serving greed. But hey, .."look out for number one"... "get all you can and keep what you get"..."every man for himself"... "get while the gettin' is good"..."YOLO"... right? And we blame the Mexicans and inner city poor for the piss poor state of this country??
Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:22 pm to TigerNAtux
depends on why you hate the job, really. if you expect the job to change itself, then you are probably wasting your time and may as well look for something else. if your issues are things that can be changed, then I may take a shot at fixing things.
regardless, don't leave on bad terms, as most industries are pretty small and you don't want to be seen as the bad guy.
regardless, don't leave on bad terms, as most industries are pretty small and you don't want to be seen as the bad guy.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:27 pm to TigerNAtux
You owe companies nada. Do you. It can always be explained away on a resume/interview in the future as long as you're not a serial job hopper.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:30 pm to S1C EM
Home every night. Just hate the work I do. The key is to leave it at work. When I leave work, I leave the resentment for the job there.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:46 pm to TurkeysAndBees
I waited for the first two down votes. After succeeding with my own business for 41 years and retiring a little early, his thread kinda hit home for me. You can disagree with what I say but I'm done with it. I just feel for so many young men who still have to survive in what this country is becoming. How do you think this country truly prospered for so many years? I've had hundreds of employees over the past 41 years and could tell you which would "make it" within a few days. Seriously, if you disagree with standing by your word, commitment, and integrity of character and you hold these ideas of having your way, what is most comfortable, easy, self-serving and profitable for you above it... wonder no more what is wrong with this nation. The answer is in your mirror... and you have hard times ahead. I do agree that it can depend on the initial commitment and terms...but the fundamental personal ethics should be clear in job/career matters.
This post was edited on 11/14/17 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:59 pm to TurkeysAndBees
Works both ways. Companies have no loyalty or commitment to their employees.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 10:30 pm to Fins up
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How good are the benefits?
$140 a month for full medical, dental, vision, etc...family of 4.
This post was edited on 11/14/17 at 10:32 pm
Posted on 11/14/17 at 10:31 pm to transcend
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Works both ways. Companies have no loyalty or commitment to their employees.
No it doesn't, not good logic. You telling your corporate employer, "you have no loyalty or commitment, I have no loyalty or commitment", isn't unlike the tiny ant on your kitchen floor telling you, "you don't watch where you walk, I won't watch where I walk". May work both ways but outcome favors only one.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 10:37 pm to TigerNAtux
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Have other offers out there, but I’ve never been a job jumper. Never at a job less than a year.
Should I give it a year or get out while I can?
If the job is terrible, then I'd accept said offers. This isn't 30 or 40 years ago. Loyalty is a non-factor. If asked from pending new company, simply explain to them the toxic environment you are in.
No company will protect you. Protect yourself and your career.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:14 pm to TigerNAtux
You should always have your hat in the market even if you're at your dream job.
Posted on 11/15/17 at 9:59 am to TurkeysAndBees
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No it doesn't, not good logic. You telling your corporate employer, "you have no loyalty or commitment, I have no loyalty or commitment", isn't unlike the tiny ant on your kitchen floor telling you, "you don't watch where you walk, I won't watch where I walk". May work both ways but outcome favors only one.
This is 100% incorrect. People in my industry are recruited heavily thanks to the high demand and negative unemployment rate. If I were to quit or get fired I'd have another job before the end of the week.
Even if that weren't the case, there are ALWAYS other opportunities out there for motivated, intelligent individuals. Self employment is another good option.
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:00 am to TigerNAtux
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How long to give a job you hate?
Depends on the job.
I love my job, but I'm currently on a project that fricking sucks. In a couple of months I'll have my choice of projects so I'm putting up with it.
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Never at a job less than a year.
Red flag is less than 3 years IMO.
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:01 am to TigerNAtux
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get out while I can
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:02 am to TigerNAtux
If the company was dissatisfied with you, they wouldn't wait a year to get rid of you.
Look into other offers. Look closer this time.
Look into other offers. Look closer this time.
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:02 am to TigerNAtux
You should come to grips with the reality that no job is perfect.
Every job will have at least a couple of jerks and the work will become monotonous at times, even if you like what you do. I think if the compensation is good and there are people you like there you're way ahead of the curve.
If you "hate what you do" that sounds like a much bigger problem, as in you need to go back to college.
Every job will have at least a couple of jerks and the work will become monotonous at times, even if you like what you do. I think if the compensation is good and there are people you like there you're way ahead of the curve.
If you "hate what you do" that sounds like a much bigger problem, as in you need to go back to college.
This post was edited on 11/15/17 at 10:04 am
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:03 am to flipper70538
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I’ve been at mine 35 years. 7 months to go. Hated every minute, but my family has had a good life.
You sound like a good family man, but this makes me very sad for you. Enjoy your retirement and your family.
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:04 am to TigerNAtux
1. How much are they paying you?
2. How bad do you need the money?
3. Can you get a job somewhere else?
4. What's the economic loss of going elsewhere?
2. How bad do you need the money?
3. Can you get a job somewhere else?
4. What's the economic loss of going elsewhere?
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