In current job for 8yrs getting bored but drawing good pay should i change job?

Question

i have kids to support so good salary is very important for me but to stay here i afaid it will be difficult for me to change / or if i being retrench, i could not find a suitable one cos limited job experience/exposure as already here for 8 yrs. Co. is small i m doing "1 man show " no one teach me new things if i remain here. worry for my future n family :(

Answer 1

There are lots of things you can do to help move the day along and boost your career prospects.


short-term solutions

1- Write down your daily tasks
List the tasks you need to get done before the end of the day, and cross them off your To-Do list as you complete them. The time will pass much faster and you'll have a concrete view of your accomplishments. This will also be helpful if someone complains that you're not working as hard as everyone else, because it will prove that you've fulfilled your obligations quickly and correctly.
2- Ask for more work
Be straightforward with your supervisor and ask him for more work, including more challenging responsibilities. If your office operates on a team concept, you may be able to trade duties with your colleagues. Someone who dislikes answering customer service telephone calls might like to trade off with a coworker, to write his complaint response letters for him instead. Your colleagues might appreciate some assistance with urgent tasks. If you see a need, volunteer.

Beware if someone takes advantage by transferring some of his duties to you without the boss' knowledge. You don't want any surprises at your probationary performance review if your supervisor doesn't know you've been handling all the scheduling, media inquiries or website updates. Communicating with your manager in a positive manner could result in a more stimulating job description that won't leave time for boredom.

3- Volunteer for tasks not related to your job
Enroll in the social committee. When you're organizing the holiday office party, company picnic or a retirement function for a long-term employee, you'll keep yourself busy. You'll also be networking, demonstrating your organizing skills and establishing your reputation as a team player, creative thinker and natural leader.

4- Add value to your tasks
Show your supervisors what you're capable of. If your job description says you need to complete and submit a standard financial report, why not perform an analysis of it or design a more updated format? To ensure your boss doesn't think you're trying to show him up, it might be best to prepare it without telling anyone, then ask if you could try your hand at it. If he's receptive to the suggestion, wait a couple of days and then hand over the finished product. This will protect you from being considered a threat, a know-it-all or a show-off. Adding value will show your enthusiasm, interest and ability, and will alleviate your boredom.

Start new projects, and take a moment to appreciate yourself...

5- Take initiative & start a new project
Don't wait for someone to ask, be pro-active. Suggest creating a new database, offer to contact potential new clients or volunteer to reorganize the storage of promotional materials. Always make sure you clear it with key people so you don't get any nasty surprises, especially if there are union constraints or giant egos involved. Your goal is to demonstrate your willingness to work, not make other people look bad or disrupt the status quo.

6- Think differently about your job
If you're working in the mail room, think of yourself as an essential link in the communication chain. When you're working in a call center, consider that your role impacts the company's bottom line by ensuring client satisfaction and retention. When colleagues and customers begin making positive comments about you, you'll attract the right kind of attention from senior management and will be promoted more quickly.

7- Make the most of your breaks
When boredom threatens to overwhelm you, take a break. Go for lunch or coffee in the company cafeteria or neighborhood restaurant and invite one or two of your new colleagues to join you. No matter how much downtime you have during the day, don't research other jobs, play solitaire on your PC or leave the office to pick up your dry cleaning during business hours. Use your extra time wisely, to network and improve your career prospects.


long-term strategies

8- Learn more about the company
Take advantage of your status as the new guy and ask questions. Learn how each department interacts with others. Get to know your coworkers and try to understand the office politics, policies and procedures by observing, listening and reading as much as you can.
9- Further your training
Break out of your daily grind and expand your knowledge of your field and your industry. As you climb the corporate ladder, time will become a precious commodity, so try to sign up for as many courses and workshops as you can handle without burning out.

10- Use a mentor
At every stage of your career, it's helpful to find a mentor who can offer you guidance and coaching. He can help you understand the industry better and set a career path for you. Your alumni website may be able to put you in touch with a few.


stay alert & stay positive

Everyone has to start somewhere. Maybe you expected to be doing something more challenging than your present set of day-to-day tasks, but don't air your complaints at work.
Avoid being negative about your job, and make the most of the opportunities it presents to help you develop your skills, build your network and increase your knowledge. Focus on doing the best job you can and the feeling of boredom will soon fade.


Article Suggested By: Dale S., Robbe, UT
http://www.askmen.com/money/career_100/143_career.html

Answer 2

Remember when you filled out the application... it says that 'falsifying information can lead to termination'. That means, even years from now, if they found out that you exaggerated your previous salary to 'trick' them into paying you more, you could be fired. EVEN if you're doing a good job. Lying is lying -- how would they know you didn't make up your credentials, education, etc? Leave the salary box blank. When asked, say 'in the 30's, plus benefits and bonuses'. When they ask 'expected salary' you say 'negotiable'. You could say it like "While the base salary for my position is in the 30K range, I've been able to earn performance bonuses that make my real compensation much higher." Here's the deal -- you could 'ask' for 50-60. They might laugh in your face. Not because it's a huge jump, but because the position simply doesn't pay that much in their corporate structure. Many companies have defined salary ranges for specific job titles. You might not have ALL the qualifications to fill the position advertised in the 50K range, and putting you in a somewhat lesser position, with lower salary, would be appropriate. Other things that can justify a big pay jump -- completing a degree or education program. Taking on supervisory responsibility, etc. Many people apply for a position that is a little over their heads in terms of qualifications -- hoping to get a position working FOR the new 'director', for example. When management changes, some people will leave to go with the departing manager, leaving support positions open. The new manager might fill them with his/her old co-workers, by hiring new faces, or by promoting from within -- or a combination.

Answer 3

Being in a company for 8 years is not easy. It is never easy to step out of the comfort zone. Since you are currently doing 1 man show for your current company, I believe that you should try and apply for a new job in another company. You can try to ask for the same pay as what your current company paying you. It could be a stepping stone for you in your future career. So I encourage you to look for a job before you leave your current company.

Answer 4

It is often said that if do not quit after the 3rd or 5th year, you are likely to stay with the same company for a long long time.

My cousin quit his job after 15 years in a foreign publishing firm - he did so simply because "he had had enough!" after going through 3 mergers. When he landed in a new job, he regretted not quitting his pub job earlier because he realised there is so much more to offer in other businesses!

If you feel like "it's time to quit", do it and don't think too much. Or else, you will never quit.

Answer 5

You might want to consider working at a part-time position and if you like it much more than the 1st consider going full-time.

Be patient and work real hard at the part-timer and when the money gets good - then would be the time to seriously think about the change.

Often -in Innternet Marketing- a person (after the learning period) finds that they can make more part-time than they did full-time in their original field.

Email me if you want to check out a real rock-solid Internet Marketing winner. OK? I would love to help you in any way that I can. marathon777

Answer 6

Since u are getting a good salary u must be good in your job. So why are u scared of not getting a job in another larger company. Why the self doubt ??? If u donot believe in yourself, nobody else will.

Answer 7

Bo bian la........ since the salary not bad! Some more u in this company 8 years liao! Maybe u can take up some course to upgade urself b4 leaving this company

Answer 8

If you have a fam to support,getting paid is most important. If you are bored then seek a separate education or develop a backup plan cause the grass is not always greener my friend.

Answer 9

My opinion is that you should stay as long as you have a limited experience and you're getting paid a good salary.