I thought it was at least partially a design job, but it is a detail oriented managerial position working with non-creative people in a catty and conservative office full of bitchy office ladies. I am totally miserable and this job makes me feel like an idiot every part of every day. I don't like moving around from job to job, but clearly I need to do something. What would a good exit strategy be? I don't want to screw over the company, but I am screwing over myself by leaving with no option and would never just immediately leave without tying things up.
2007-06-11 03:31:51 · 9 answers · asked by wickeywickey 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Don't burn your bridges, and look for the new job while keeping the old.
Watch those ladies too - they might actually come in handy when looking.
I took the stupid route and quit a job before having anything lined up because I was so miserable. Luckily though I made friends along the way and it helped me get a job later - much later. A year later.
Just be careful and don't ever lead on that you hate your job. Dust off that resume and look while you have it.
Good luck!
2007-06-11 03:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by Done 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respectfully resign. You are potentially hurting the company and yourself. It's important to be at the very least content in your work environment. If you've moved around from job to job, perhaps, take more time evaluating what it is you want to do before you accept a job offer in the future. Have you taken the time to reflect on past job experiences and moreover, yourself as a person, to determine what might be a fitting occupation? I am actually selling a great book on half.com (and no, this was not an intentional sales pitch by any means!) about doing whatever it is that you wanted if you only knew what it is. I think it's a very interesting, motivational, self-help, guide that provokes question. Feel free to email me if you're interested. It's dirt cheap!! The reason I mention it is b/c it can help you in the long run; it's better to have insight into a long-term solution than to patch a problem simply with this current job, from which I still think you should probably resign.
Write a very brief, polite 2-week letter of resignation. I just had to do that for a job I was working at.
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2007-06-11 03:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by kiikart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start job hunting, also sounds like the organization has what you would call a poisoned attitude which would require lots of personnel development. Don't quit just like that, it really sounds like there is a bunch of office bullies in that office that are out to compete against one another.
Start addressing some behaviours in your office, comment how people never smile and the staff need an attitude make over. Maybe doing some fun stuff may enhance the relationship, or the staff is going through something. If you don't address behaviours as the Supervisor than nothing gets done. I hated an environment that I was in however I ended up. Stay strong with a positive attitude in the land of gloomy people and dead beats.
Also sort of sounds like an office competition that someone wanted your job to begin with instead they hired you. Also sounds like these girls have some heavy duty issues they did not deal with.
On your next staff meeting put on "office atmosphere" and say your peace. You may have to evaluate these people and maybe you need to make some changes due to work habits coming first. As long as you address the problem than maybe attitudes will perk up because gloomy days should come to an end.
It sounds like my alcoholic home years ago when my parents drank, nobody smiled.
2007-06-11 03:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Emily L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont let the catty women get to you. Hold your head up high and pay no attention to them. They are just jealous. Your boss obviously feels that you could do the job or else they would not have hired you, or if you werent doing a good job they would have gotten rid of you by now. If you want the job, stay, ignore the women, or bring it up to your boss or HR department about the work environment or harrassment. Otherwise, if you do not want the job, start looking for another and put in your 2 weeks notice properly.
2007-06-11 03:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by floridasun5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best exit strategy is this: find a new job. When you do, give two weeks notice, and move on. That's what happens when you don't like your job. If you just quit, you'll regret it is many ways. If you stay, you'll regret it just as much. Seek new employment. When you find it, you are well within your rights to leave. Learn from your experience, and move on. It is as simple as that. Good luck!
2007-06-11 03:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a big girl pill and stick it out........It's ok to look for another job in the meantime though. Don't leave this job on bad terms because you may need a reference later.
Good luck.
2007-06-11 04:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't burn bridges behind you, leave on good terms and use them for a rec. You don't want to spend your life in a job like that
2007-06-11 03:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should quit and find a job that better suits you and that you enjoy. Good luck!
2007-06-11 03:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by copernicuslee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wait for time being and look for change
2007-06-11 03:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by md m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋