Get a new job that suits me better than my old job!

IT WAS SO AWESOME

I’m feeling a little let down with my current job. I applied for a transfer within the department and was turned down. But now my line manager has signed me up to do systems testing and user training for the job that I didn’t get! It seems unfair and it’s making me wonder why they feel I am good enough to do the dirty work but not good enough for the actual position? It’s not all bad as I really do enjoy testing the code and working with the system developers, but generally I’m feeling unappreciated at work.
Next step: Trying to turn the negatives into positives and up my motivation to find a new job that will suit me better.

I can’t believe it’s been 10 months since I started this goal. It still seems like a far off dream, and I haven’t made any progress. I had another interview with my current employer for a different position within my department. Essentially it would be the same role but there would be the nice little perk of paid business trips to the States. I was unsuccessful with that because I’m not aggressive or pushy enough. Seems like a bad excuse to me but if that’s really how they made the decision then I can live with myself knowing that I didn’t get the job cause I’m too nice!

It’s looking less and less likely that I will find a more suitable job by the end of this year. Our council has just laid off hundreds of jobs and sad fact there just don’t seem to be any positions out there in my local area that fit in with what I want. Maybe I’m being too picky but the whole point of wanting to leave my current position is because I’m not satisfied. I don’t want to get another job just for the sake of it, I want to get another job because it will suit me.
There’s a temporary promotion available while one of my colleagues is off on maternity leave. Not my cup of tea, and I don’t want to be tied in if something better does happen to come along. I have considered taking up a second job maybe in the evenings or weekends but time is precious and I don’t want to be working round the clock.

How awesome! After working in retail for 13yrs, I applied for a government desk job. I was offered a job in retail with the same pay as the government job. I was very confused and not sure what to take…

In the end, I took the job that made me feel uneasy, unsure and scared – the government job. It was me leaving my career to persue something totally new.

And I am glad I did. I was offered two more payrises and extended contracts. I have so much free time for friends and to do what I want. Its great!

Take the chance. Take the path unknown. Enjoy the journey.

Applying for a promotion at work. It’s not perfect, but would mean a bit extra cash. Still looking for a job in my hometown.

Job changes are sure scary… I spent about three months at a job and knew that wasn’t the right one so I moved on again… Now I’m doing a job I love and I am already thinking about moving up in my new career field with some advanced training…. this was scary but worth it

I am really nervous. I don’t even know if I want the job anyway. I’m hoping it all goes well, and if not then at least it’s good practice.

I work in retail. I have for over 12years. I have no social life because I work all day Saturday and Sunday. And I can’t go out on Friday night because I have to get up early on Saturday mornings. I work hours longer than I get paid for. I can work 50hrs and I only get paid 38. It sucks.

I have applied for a government desk job. Yeah, its not that interestin but it will pay the same wage I get now and it will offer me the opportunity to have a social life in my 30’s which I dont have now.

Here we go…a new job for a new life.

My current job is safe. It is easy, relaxed, and I like the people I work with. I receive generous holiday, pension and healthcare benefits from the company.
Now the down side. There is no way for me to progress within the company unless I somehow happen to obtain a physics degree (not going to happen!). The daily tasks I do are repetitive and brainless. I do not feel challenged at all, and I find the job to be unsatisfying on this level. I’m also wasting away around £1000 / year on travel expenses.
If it wasn’t for the money side of things I would probably be content to stay in the job for another couple of years, but it just seems incredibly wasteful to be spending that amount of money on travel when it could be going on mortgage repayments, holidays, clothes…
Anyway, I’m looking for a job that will suit my circustances a bit better. One that is in my home town, has some prospects for advancing within my career and requires me to use (even just a little bit of) my brain.