When I came to this job I couldnt believe Id got it, the money is amazing and because I work for the MD of the company I seem to have a lot of power in my role here.
But the stress is unbelievable and as much as I love the money, Ive been thinking recently would I rather go back to a lower paid, less pressurised job.
Should I stick it out and see if I can overcome the stress / pressure issue or should I just go get a lower stressed and lower paid job?
2006-12-12 02:15:13 · 16 answers · asked by Georgie 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Georgie honey how can sitting on your lovely little botty answering daft Q's all day cause you stress...but if your not happy my advice would be to make yourself irresistible, shag the MD and make him marry you...you'll never have to work again x
and you can still answer Q's all day x
hey and I don't care if he's old...in fact the older the better...more grateful x
2006-12-12 04:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try and stick it out for as much as you can and gain lots of experience and when it all gets too much apply for another high paid job in a similar role. Try some relaxation techniques like yoga or a hobby or something to help you switch off when you get home.
Your only problem with going back to a lower paid less pressured job is that sooner or later you will be complaining about not having the luxuries and the money. Don't think you can have it both ways (or not many people do) you may have to sacrifice one.
2006-12-12 02:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the toll that a stressful job takes on your health is not worth all that money. If you are unhappy, you should make the change. Now that you have experience of that type of role, perhaps you could apply for a similar role elsewhere so earning similar money but with less stress?
Alternatively, if you take a lower paid job, you could study as well and build up skills so that you are perhaps the MD causing someone else stress one day!
2006-12-12 02:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done for getting the job. The decision your faced with comes down to whether your someone who copes and needs the stress or whether your someone who wants to enjoy life more. Dont let your job take over, leave the office behind at 5 and you will be fine. The money is good but if your unhappy and stressed you wont enjoy it. Set yourself a target of say 3 months and see how you feel then. Or right a for and against list and go with whichever has the most! Good luck
2006-12-12 02:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by KatieO 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that same problem. Before I quit, though I thought about different things like benefits(because I have children) and so forth. I am now working in the same field (media advertising) but for a different company. I don't make quite as much money, but I am so much happier and I usually don't wake up saying "I hate my life, I hate my job) or physically ill from the stress. DO research jobs at other companies in your same field. DON'T quit until you have another job. It can seem like the vacation you need, but can really throw you into a depression, believe it or not. Good luck in whatever you pursue.
2006-12-12 02:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question comes down to "what is more important?". Obviously the answer is unique to the individual, so no one can answer this for you. Consider arriving at your own answer from the following perspective.
When you are retired and elderly, you will look back on your life. It's only natural. From this perspective, it is easire to evaluate what's important.
You will regret harsh words said to a loved one when you came home from a stressful day. You will regret missing a date with a friend or a child's performance at a school play/concert, all because you were busy at work.
You will not regret missing a meeting or important business phone call. You will not regret taking an afternoon off to shop for the perfect birthday gift. You will not regret any of the time you spent with family or friends instead of work.
So what career path will you truly treasure in your later years? Your question is a great one to discuss with grandparents or anyone who truly understands this "looking back" perspective.
2006-12-12 02:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by Herbert M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to delegate work amongst your colleagues. If you do have a work related problem. Speak to your boss or a colleague for ideas on how best to tackle any problems.
Do not go to your boss with the attitude of "I'm stressed" people will think you do not or can not do the work.
Learn to take time for yourself to de-stress.
There is a lot of courses, and help out there to help people tackle every days symptoms of stress.
2006-12-12 02:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jay Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i can say is that money makes people blind.it doesnt matter how much you are earning if you are not happy then that is alll that matters, you happiness is worth more than all the money in the world. i think the answer is do a job you really enjoy, and not JUST for the money!! if you are enjoying the job the streess should nt come into the picture!
2006-12-12 02:22:32 · answer #8 · answered by yellow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked for a place where the stress was so great, there were three-five ambulances there every week. After one took me to the hospital with a panic attack (felt like a heart attack), I decided I didn't need the stress anymore.
Look for something new.
2006-12-12 02:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis_Yates 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your boss sweetness, he should understand your feelings and give you the appropriate help needed, Don't Quit all jobs become stressful in one way or another, and there's nothing worse than doing long hours for low wages, Good Luck.....
2006-12-12 02:23:35 · answer #10 · answered by amyirmanmamansoaam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋