I have just got a job, why am i not happy?

Question

It's in an office, i've never worked in an office before as im not really the sort, need to be out and about. I'll find out tomorrow if i've got another job delivering cars for a rental firm. This is more my style but i think the office would be a good experience. Either job will only be for a year then i'll be moving away and would have to look for something else.
What should i do?

Answer 1

I can relate mate. I got an office job a couple of months ago (I'd never worked in an office either) - and I noticed how different it was. It's too enclosed and suffocating - I've gotten used to it recently though (it's still not my 'thang' though). I'm thinking of sticking it out for about a year.

If you can, get some experience under your belt (as much as you can, 6 months is a good amount of time) and then move on - at least you'll have that office experience (in case you ever need it in the future).

In the meantime - look for jobs you'd want to do and work towards getting one of them (maybe pursue something in your spare time that is linked to the kind of job you want).

If this is too painful, quit and take the car job - it's important that you are happy! =)

Answer 2

Well i think you already know that you don't really want the office job, yes it will be good experience if you want to go back to working in a office again at some time in your life, but whats the point if your not going to like it. I am exactly the same I tried office work and by lunch I wanted to leave I need to be moving about, kept busy all the time, and I cannot tolerate working in a office again. If you get the job with the rental firm then I am sure you will enjoy it as it seems more something you would like. If you dont and have take the office job then do it until you move if you can put up with it, and when you do move try applying for jobs you want to do. We spend most of our lives at work so there is no point doing a job you dont like. Good luck, with the rental job!

Answer 3

You are obviously doing something right at interviews, but you seem to be taking jobs piece meal for the sake of getting a job. Not that there is anything wrong with that. However, come the day the you are looking for security and job satisfaction it would be advisable for you to start looking for real job options.

If you feel that you are not qualified to follow a certain career path, now is the time to do something about is. You could learn whilst you earn. Distance learning, open learning the opportunties for learning new skills these days have never been better. Though you first need to identify a career path.

You seem to think that the office job will offer you more experience. So go for it. You just might find that you actually like the work. And there must have been something that attracted you to apply for the position on the first place, so why not go for it? If you find that you are suited it maybe possible that you could get transferred to another of their branches when you move away. Especially if you get on well and make an impression.

All the best.

I don't wish people good luck anymore since someone accused me of thinking I was better than they by wishing them good luck. Funny old world!

Answer 4

If your job is only going to be short term anyway then try the office, you might love it! It will also give you more options when looking for another job when you move away and it shows potential bosses that you are adaptable. I agree that you have to be happy at work, specially seeing as you will be spending an awful lot of time there, but a delivery job can be got anytime so if you really hate being inside you could always try the other at a later date.

Answer 5

If it is only for a year and you have a good office job, and you can stay motivated to do a good job, keep the office job. It will look better on your resume than delivering cars. A lot of people would kill for a good office job. You are lucky, don't mess it up. I work in an office and I am busy, busy, busy. I don't have time to get bored and I love it.

Answer 6

The easy way would be to wait until you found the right job. Before you do that, though, make sure you’ve got enough money to support yourself.

The more practical approach would be to start your office job and see how it goes. You might like it. Give yourself a couple of weeks to see whether or not it works out.

If things don’t work out, it is customary to give your employer one week’s notice during the first month of employment, so you could just hand your letter in, being as polite about it as you can, and move on your merry way.

Best of luck!

Answer 7

look at the pros and cons of each job.
the office job will give you invaluable experience working with others, there will be more people around to help out if you have any questions
also what job pays more?
is it worth being stuck in an office if you hate it even if the money is better than driving?
Put your feet up and smile, not too many people get the chance of one job let alone 2. well done you.

Answer 8

If you get the delivering cars job I would take that if i was you there nothing worse than being in a job you don't like even for 1 day but if you don't get the car job best take the office job.

Answer 9

Well you are lucky in that you at least know what you want to do. Many young people have no idea.

To answer your question, if you want to work out of doors, then get a job doing that now. Follow your heart. I don't see any great experience coming from working in an office for the sake of it.

Answer 10

Well, if the other job comes through I'd vote for taking it, you sound like you'd be happier. Experience is a wonderful thing, but if you don't plan on being in an office in the future I'd pass.