Okay, I had my year review yesterday, and I thought I was going to get a promotion, which they have been promising me now for 4 months. They said, oh we don't know when it will happen, but it will happen. They did start to finally train me on my new position, but I don't want to be doing all this work and then not be promoted at all. I did get a small raise for my year review, but i'm now only making $12.36 an hour and having to pay for my insurance. I have to have help from my parents which is not my intention at almost 31 years of age. They say they don't mind, but sometimes at night, I almost cry because of my pitiful life. I have a Bachelors degree in Sociology and I struggle with why I can't seem to get any better paying job. I know I should be happy that I even have a job, but when you are almost 31, and still depending on your parents for support, it is sad. Any advice on the job situation? Thanks.
2007-03-28 12:14:59 · 4 answers · asked by atlantagal 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I know how to spell, lol it is Promotion...sorry. =)
2007-03-28 12:15:30 · update #1
I love the company and what I do there, i'm just tired of waiting for a response because it has been a long time. They keep hiring people for other positions within the company, and I feel like they keep on dangling this position over my head like a toy.
2007-03-28 12:27:10 · update #2
Would love to go back to school, but i'm still paying a student loan off for my Bachelors that I already have. =(
2007-03-28 13:46:11 · update #3
Well, they started to train you, so that's a good start. Maybe they would like to see how you perform in the new role before they actually give it you.
Do your best to excel on the training, then when the training is done, check with your boss and ask if he/she knows when you'll get the job. Make sure to refer to the fact that they promised you the job several times and that they trained you to do it, so now they should be sure that you are able to do the job they have in mind.
Meanwhile, make sure to look around to see what's available out there. Maybe you will find a better job with another employer. Either way, make the best out of this training ... if it won't get you the job with this company, it sure will add to your credentials when looking for another job.
Good luck.
2007-03-28 12:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That money lady on T.V., Suzy Orman (or something like that), said she shared a similar situation. She was stuck for a long time in a crappy job situation until she was 30 or so. Now she's in her 40's or so, and she's loaded and famous. Don't count yourself out.
My mom went to college at 40, and came out at 44 with a great job. I admire her for that.
31 is younger than me.
Research things you "could love to do", that also actually make money, and find out what classes you can afford from both time and money standpoints.
You must answer 3 magic questions:
1. "if you knew for certain that you would fail at everything, but still wanted to help society by doing something you enjoy, what would you do?"
2. If you knew you were a total failure, could you forgive yourself?
3. If you answered "yes", then why couldn't you forgive yourself BEFORE even trying, so that you can fully enjoy the experience? If you answered "No", then your fear of failure is keeping you from your own success.
Breathe deep, make a plan, and go back to school asap.
2007-03-28 19:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by looks like a human 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fact that they are training you for the new job is a sign that they will promote you. the problem perhaps is the attitude... because there is no official word (and raise) yet, you don't want to do the job 100%. the management is most likely checking out how you will do at that position with all that responsibilities, and since you said so yourself that you don't want to be doing all that work without the promotion, then it shows what your priorities are and that you really don't have passion for your job. at least that's how it will appear to the management. my advise: love what you do. find your passion and work on that. stop complaining and not giving you 110% (if not more!) to whatever you are doing now to prove to your bosses that you are a teamplayer and able to do the job that they want to give you.
2007-03-28 19:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by schatz101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lifetime is not a long time and, although we like to think ourselves as immortal, life has a way of reminding us that we are wrong to have that opinion
Look at your skills and experience and figure out who can use it more than the people you're working for now. Stop wasting your life and focus your efforts and win.
Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick.
2007-03-28 19:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋