Job problem.....need some advice.?

Question

I work in the I.T. field and have been working with the current global company for 19 months. My boss has given me a lot of opportunities to advance. The entire I.T. team, my boss and I really get a long. However, I don't really like the company; perhaps the reason is it's a private firm, and they like they do things the way they want but not following any corporate standard. Especially, the CEO's son, I hate him to death. He's a prick, and everyone in the company knows that. Back in May, I resigned because I had enough of the place; I was overworked - non stop BB messages 24/7. I left the company for a week, but I returned the following week. My boss and I had spoken a lot to get things worked out; things did get better. Now, I got two guys to help with local office stuff. But, I can't stop having the feeling that I hate this company - the way how the company operates , but CEO's son and etc. I feel like leaving the company again and not return.I don't want to do this to my boss

They're more like personal problems. Yes, I do interact with him daily, and I'm sick with his attitude. He gives everyone a hard time; well, I guess he can do whatever he wants because he will be the future CEO, and it's his company. I just feel very bad to my boss and my colleagues that after all these problems I created back in May, and it will happen again soon; I know this company is not a place for my career but only to get hella good experience. Since working in this job, my health has really gone worse. Also, my anxiety has built up a lot. I can't never concentrate on doing personal stuff or get a personal life because all these stuff in my mind. I always worry about something in the network system will go wrong, and people will send me Blackberry messages 24/7 (and they still do). Then, the CEO's son will come back to me and the dept to question us. I guess I'm weak mentally? Not to mention, I lost a relationship cuz of this job. I just couldn't control my frustration/tempe

Answer 1

Pay attention to your gut instincts. I'm a career coach, and over and over again I see individuals like yourself who thought "I'll just hang in there, I'll make it work..." and did not pay attention to the signals all around them. I won't tell you that you should leave, as that is a decision only you can make. What I'm suggesting is that you really stand back and look at your situation. Loving what you do in your career has many components. You should evaluate each of them and decide where you are willing to make tradeoffs. These components include WHAT you do (your IT profession), how you're allowed to do it (using your preferred style of working), who you're doing it with (the people around you), and the organizational culture (the unspoken values of the organization around people, communication, rewards, etc.). Look at each of these areas. Are your needs being met, and if not, what do you have control over changing? Obviously the CEOs son is not something you have control over. Also, your boss could leave at any time. Even if you stay, you should start exploring other possibilities. Get your resume in shape, find the time (sounds like time could be hard to find) to reach out to your network and make sure you're connected with people outside the company. Do some research into what else is out there. These types of actions can give you a sense of control over your life. After all, it's your career. Pay attention! Don't put your head in the sand and hope it gets better. Best of luck in your decision.

Answer 2

if you're stressing over it, then quit, that's what i did with my last job, you have to think about your health first, also weigh in bills and other responsibility, i started working at home, now im my own boss, the work i do is good work , i help local homeowners save big and the eraning is unlimited, you can do this part time and see how it works out, call the company and get free info 1800-365-7550 ext 61583

Answer 3

What are your actual issues with the CEO's son? Are you interacting with him day to day, or are you just generally annoyed with his position and his attitude?

If you think your complaints are legitimate and professional, rather than merely personal, then by all means raise them (in a professional manner).

If they are personal, then prepare to resign..BUT have your next job in hand before you do!

Answer 4

Don´t you even think of your boss....it is always important that you are happy - especially in the job, because if anything should accrue be sure, no one will think of how YOU will feel. Believe me!

Answer 5

Make yourself happy. That is the first priority. If your boss is a great person, then he'll understand.