Regarding my job -- I started 2 years ago at $11/hr. After 90 days, I was given a raise to $12. After 1 year, I was given a raise to $16. In my most recent yearly raise, it went up to $18.75/hr.
However - consider this: I'm 38 and this is an office job. I just got engaged and have a degree although not for what I'm currently employed to do. I also drive an hour to and from work each day. The job is pretty easy (probably because I do it very well), but they micromanage and there are rules like no eating at your desk, no cell phones, no breaks at all (except a 1/2 hour lunch), no sick days or personal days. One week of vacation, 2 weeks next year.
Truthfully, it's an easy enough job to me but I'm not feeling fulfilled at all. But jobs in the field my degree is in (arts) are low paying and non-guaranteed. I feel like I should stay, but won't ever be really happy here. Should I just tough it out or should I look elsewhere?
2007-09-26 06:52:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Thanks for all your great answers, everyone. Much appreciated!
2007-09-27 06:37:17 · update #1
Update your resume, and look around. You do not know what is out there until you look.
Life is too short to work for a crappy company.
Good luck
2007-09-26 06:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your eyes open and research other jobs that are up your alley and closer to home. But don't burn you bridges. Possibly you could work this job less hours or longer days less days per week. That is a very nice income. Stick it out until you have your next step firmly in place.
2007-09-26 07:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by plaplant8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your resume out on Monster and apply for any business related job you see - NOBODY works in the field their degree is related to.
You can get a job anywhere doing anything.
Don't stay, but don't quit before lining up something new.
2007-09-26 07:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 01:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay put until I found something better-I would look around at businesses in your area you may find one that will include both what you're educated for and what you are doing now-the art departments of major advertising companies need office workers
2007-09-26 07:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by suan b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get out of there and find something that makes you happy.....you are not happy where you are now. Have you put your resume on Monster to see if you get an interesting hits?
2007-09-26 08:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by davidnicolewilson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is guaranteed...not even your current job.
My motto is to start looking for my next gig as soon as I land the new one. It keeps my skills sharp and my resume fresh.
2007-09-26 07:07:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never leave a job until you have something else lined up. Once you do that, Go for it.
Good Luck!!
2007-09-26 07:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by This Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already know you want to go. Get your resume out there, talk to your friends, do whatever you do to find a new job.
2007-09-26 07:00:40 · answer #9 · answered by Rob B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay until you find something better.
2007-09-26 06:59:09 · answer #10 · answered by Hot Chocolate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋