Over the past several years I have moved from one major oil company to another working as a dispatcher or scheduler during my short career. During my journey I have worked for some good companies especially the one I'm employed with now. But because of the dynamics of things I'm stuck in my position and department indefinitely. Needless to say I'm anxious to get into something as long as its not another dispatch job. How do I do that without much prior experience in any thing else or taking a pay cut? Have do have a limit amount of education but haven’t yet completed my degree in business. Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.
Texas
2006-06-13 21:14:44 · 6 answers · asked by Sheik 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I can relate to jumping from job to job. I realized it's because I hadn't figured out what I really wanted to do. Circumstance led me to my career, so I would change companies thinking the problem was with the situation at the company. Sure enough, after awhile, I would feel dissatisfied again. It is amazing that you recognize this now.
There are a few ways to make a transition. Becaue oil companies are large, you could look at different jobs within the company. You could also assess the types of skills you use for your job (i.e., scheduling, coordinating, logistics, communicating) and look at what other types of jobs use these skills. As you've identified, you can continue upgrading your education.
What I would highly recommend is first figuring out what you want to do. What do you LOVE to do? What gets you excited? Then think about what types of careers may allow you to do this. If you need help with this, post another question ;).
Then, you will need to assess how to transition to what you are passionate about. Can you first make an industry change? Is it education/training you need? Can you do a job change? It might not be instantaneous, but view each step as getting you closer to where you want to be.
In the meantime, appreciate that you are good at what you do and that you have a good company. This is the ideal situation to be in while you assess what you want to do for a career.
2006-06-22 05:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by hollylitespeed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 03:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by dmitriev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you talked to your boss? Tell him you have higher aspirations and would like to move up in the company and what would s/he recommend?
Or find a mentor; someone you look up to in your company and ask their advice. There may be plenty of opportunities in your company and if they see that you are ambitious and want to learn more they will help you achieve it.
Companies today want to retain good employees, even so-so employees, because training and integration is so expensive. And I know the larger energy companies have plenty of growth opportunities. I would encourage you to talk to your HR department, too.
Keep your conversations positive and forward-looking. If you come off as eager and interested in helping the company they will be very happy to help you.
I just recently had a similar talk with my boss and it was very successful. I was honest, forthright and didn't make any demands, just sought advice. Everyone was very encouraging and supportive. My mantra was, "if I don't tell you what I want, I can't be upset when I am overlooked."
You need to tell your boss that you want to grow. If s/he's worth his salt, s/he will give you a hand up. Otherwise, s/he's not worth working for.
Good luck!
2006-06-27 16:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by shoppingontherun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see your frustration. You need to get a good info, research, survey, help from other employees, jobseekers.
As you are in USA, good to have a look at a) US gov site guiding in many such areas (esp guiding on different aspect related to career switch and progression)
Also get VAULT info based on lots of surveys conducted.
Go to
http://jobguideforjobseekers.blogspot.com
2006-06-13 23:10:19 · answer #4 · answered by SRX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what else are you good at? do you have a nice voice. see if you can get a job at the local radio station.
take a few classes at the local community center or community college see what you like and pursue that.
2006-06-23 10:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by jwdaye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how u feel i feel the same way i want to get out where im at i cant take it anymore with mine also
2006-06-27 14:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by lisa_chi2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋