I started a new job about 2 months ago. I'm 23 and in quite a senior managerial position in the NHS. I've been in the NHS for a good few years now but am starting to realise I really don't enjoy it an don't like the way my career is heading.
I'm well qualified with 2 degrees and the money is really good.
My problem is that I hate the stress, I'm physically exhausted, the thought of going to work tomorrow makes me feel physically sick.
I feel like if I leave I will be giving up and letting myself and everyone else down. I haven't got to where I am at my age by giving up or shying away from work, but I am at the stage where I have just had enough. It is making me so unhappy.
Should I stay or should I go? My partner earns enough to support us both and thinks I should resign but I'm also worried about how it will look on my resume.
Advice???
2006-12-02 05:08:22 · 7 answers · asked by JONO5000 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm not familiar with "NHS," but I'd think long and hard about resigning without another job waiting for you, unless you are really miserable. Employers are much more interested in someone who has a job vs. someone who is unemployed. However, at 23, you're expected to do some exploring and to take a wrong turn or two. It's not as hard to recover as it would be if you were 33, 43, or 53.
Two months isn't much time into a new job - so maybe your feeling is pre-mature - but 2 months is also short enough that you don't need to put it on your resume either.
Particularly if you've got a good track record otherwise (at least a year in each job), don't worry so much. Two degrees are a big help, too.
Sometimes, leaving a job you hate isn't quiting, it's cutting your losses and moving on to something better.
Good luck whatever you decide to do.
2006-12-02 05:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by Job Search Pro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go! The only reason to stay in a bad job is if you don't have any other option. Moving on to pursue your interests is not a bad thing on a resume, as long as you don't do it every 6 months. Businesses also understand that people need to move on, believe it or not, they can probably find someone to replace you if you leave. Most likely, the people you work for chaged jobs or even careers several times before.
The resume thing is something to consider, but resumes look better when a person has broad experience. I am more willing to hire someone with experience in a couple different areas than a person that has only worked in one position. 10 years experience doing one thing means you have one skill; 5 jobs in 10 years means you have at least 5 skills. Your resume will look good as long as it shows you are progressing in a logical manner toward some goal, and gaining experience along the way. Even if you quit your job to unpaid volunteer work, that might get an employers attention.
2006-12-02 05:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are a motivated person. Perhaps you should consider what you would like to be doing instead. What would a job need to provide you in order for you to be happy. Maybe a non-profit where you could give back to the community in some way. I would try to find out what I want to be doing instead before abandoning ship.
2006-12-02 05:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by Robin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If you are comfortable in perhaps taking a pay-cut to take a job you like then yes. If not, then you'll just have to go through the long process of looking for another job that matches your income (Which may very well be worth it.)
2006-12-02 05:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by J M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should take a look at roadtrip nation. It's a tv show on pbs. It has a section on people and former interviews that offers really great career advice.
When your unhappy it does not just affect your attitude but your productivity, your relationships and everything else in between.
2006-12-02 05:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by that_one_day 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stress goes with all management positions. With two degrees one would think I should be coming to you for advise. Dale Carney taught me that what ever is bothering you needs to be addressed. Common sense tells me to determine the root cause of your Stress and eliminate it. HOPEFULLY YOU HAVEN'T CHOSE A DEPRESSANT TO DEAL WITH THIS. Quitters never prosper.
2006-12-02 05:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by Carl-N-Vicky S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i guess if there are other opertunitys take them but dont kill your self over your job.
2006-12-02 05:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jizzle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋