Burned Out/Current Job/Should I quit?

Question

Here is the scenario
I am an auto claims rep for a large insurance company. I have been here for about 3 and a half years. I did not take the job to continue to handle auto claims or claims in general for the remainder of my career. I wanted to get into underwriting/marketing or some other more exciting functional area

However, I have not been successful in obtaining such a position. I applied for a position within the organization (both in the local office and another office within the state)

Now I am completely mentally spent. I am very intelligent (graduated high honors from college). and the job is burning me out. I cannot standing doing administrative and routine tasks. I need more challenge/stimulation

I have tried to look for another job in the meantime, but have not been successful. I don't have alot of free time with my commute to look. I have had some interviews, but I am afraid my burnout may be showing through in the interviews. Should I just quit and recharge?

Thanks for all of your responses.
That was really fast. This was the first time I used Answers.

I do have enough savings (I already save like mad). I have roughly enough for one year's , probably a year and a half I am a ultra frugal. I am at the point that I would work part time if my job search was initially unsuccessful

I am just really concerned that if I don't recharge my batteries, I will be stuck here forever. :( Really, it has been eating away at me. LOL I am on yahoo answers right now..see I am distracted here ;)

Answer 1

There are so many people out of work, and believe me, you don't want to be one of them. I sure wouldn't quit before I had another postion.

Put your resume out. Put it online. Have you tried Monster.com? There are several others too. Don't give up looking, it takes time.

In the meantime count your blessings that you have a job! And hang in there!

Answer 2

If I were you I would go to HR of your company and tell them that you plan on quitting because your current position is not enough for you. IF you are a good employee they will be impressed and should help you find a more challenging and interesting job. If they dont help you then follow through and quit your job but make sure you give appropriate notice so your reference is not ruined. This also lets you explain quitting on your resume during your next interview. You can say to your future interviewer that you left because you were not challenged and went to HR and told them this and they didnt help so then you quit with the appropriate notice. If you quit in a positive way then it will not look like you just gave up on that company.

Answer 3

If you have the financial resources to support yourself while out of a job, go for it. Having been miserable in my last two jobs, and being totally blissed-out happy in my current one, I can definitely tell you that it's not worth it to hang on to a job that ruins your life. If you don't have the resources, start saving like mad for a couple months, just to give yourself a cushion, and then give your notice.

Think of it this way: you spend a third of your life at work -- why would you want to be unhappy for such a hunge chunk of time? It's a cliché but it's so, so true: life's too short, you know?

Answer 4

At least you know what you DO want! It sounds like you may need a break. If your current strategy isn't working, find a new one.

What about your network of friends, family, even co-workers? Maybe decide who you'd like to work for, and then find out if those organizations are hiring. You may get directed to HR or the company Web site, but try a few cold calls. You never know.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You suffer the plight of most American workers.....dislike of their employment. Quitting your job may not be the best option as far as finances and resume' gaps go. Maybe your work life would be more tolerable if you challenged yourself and expanded your horizons on a personal front. Try a new and challenging hobby to distract you from the mundane work world. You may find yourself refreshed and performing better and more likely to get the position you desire.

Answer 7

If you are financially capable of quitting, maintaining your financial obligations and shop for a new job - sure go ahead - but if not then you may need to see about just taking a leave of absence or something so that you continue to draw a paycheck - Unemployement being as it is today you may not get picked up as quickly as you think you may and adding financial troubles to your burn out would not be good! Good Luck and God Bless!

Answer 8

Can you afford to be unemployed for who knows how long? If so, then quit if you want, but if not, be glad you have a job and stick it out. I fully understand the burnt out bit, but without another job lined up, I would be really leery of quiting. Take some vacation time and see how that helps.

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Answer 10

I have same problem with my job same routine tasks everyday, but i am working in accounting dept. not much excitements going on everyday. Actually i was thinking about same as you, quit my job go back to school get a education degree become a kindergarten teacher.