wHEN DO YOU KNOW THAT ITS TIME TO LEAVE A JOB?

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wHEN WOULD YOU KNOW TO LEAVE A JOB?
OK i JUST GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE LAST YEAR, i TOOK A JOB TEACHING LEARNING DISABLED KIDS, IM MAKING $20,000 A YEAR, BUT I DONT SEE ANY PROGRESS IN THE COMPANY AT ALL, WITH ME BEING THE YOUNGEST WORKER AT THE COMPANY, OTHER EMPLOYEES THINK THEY HAVE TO TALK FOR ME, AND WITH THIS BEING MY FIRST BIG CAREER MOVE RIGHT AFTER COLLEGE, THE BOSS TRIES TO GET ME TO DO HER PAPERWORK AND OTHER WORK NOT IN MY JOB OBJECTIVES AND ALTHOUGH I KNOW HOW TO DO OTHER JOBS, iM A TEACHER, NOT A "WHAT DO U WANT ME TO DO PERSON" IM MAKING $20,000 AND THEY HAVE ME DOING EVERYONE ELSES WORK. WHEN I GET HOME IM DRAINED, AND I HAVENT EVEN DID LESSON PLANS FOR THE NEXT DAY. THE JOB CAN BE ALITTLE OVERWHELMING. WHAT SHOULD I DO? I WANT TO LEAVE, BUT I THINK I SHOULD STAY BECAUSE I JUST STARTED WORKING THERE 8 MONTHS AGO AND I WANT MY RESUME TO LOOK WELL WHEN I LEAVE AND NOT LOOK TO EMPLOYERS LIKE I JUMP FROM JOB TO JOB. WHAT SHOULD I DO? PLEASE SOME ADVICE OR EXPERIENCE?

Answer 1

I was kind of in your shoes one time. I was making about $20k a year myself doing a job I completely hated. I was in a small room, no windows, and only seen the same 2 people everyday (even though the people were funny, the job I hated). I stayed there for about 2 years. And literally, one day, I said I had enough of this **** boring job. There was no way to get promoted, there was not really any perks of working there, and I felt really unappreciated. So I figured a way to quit my job, move across country & start my life over. I moved to another state where I knew no-one. Since then, I started my own online business that keeps me happy. I make about $20K still, but it took a lot of nerves to say "I know I can live better than this".

I think you are being over worked because you allow it to happen. The people you work with must know that you will do all the paper work for them and just hand it over. Why do it yourself if the "new guy" will do it? It doesnt matter if you only worked there for 8 months, if you are not happy, look for a new job. No matter where you work at, the older employees will always try to over step you. You just have to learn to stand up for yourself and know what job you were hired for.

Answer 2

You need to learn how to speak up for yourself, otherwise you'll have the same problems at the next job, too. You need to learn how to negotiate with your boss about the paperwork. Can you find someone in the company to mentor you and give you advice? When your boss wants you to do her paperwork, can you say, "I'm sorry, I have to do the lesson plans for tomorrow"? You need to get some advice from someone who is there, or you can read books on how to negotiate. Try "Getting to Yes" which is an excellent book on negotiating. I'd also suggest "What Color is Your Parachute" about finding another job.

Answer 3

Rules
1) NEVER, EVER let other employees have to talk for you, you have to speak up.
2) You have no way out with your boss until you get permanent. Your boss is taking advantage of you.
3) You don't have to do the co-workers' work, EVER!


Nowadays, they have the special trainers for new teachers. You should find out how to obtain that trainer for yourself. Especially in resolving the conflict with your boss in order how to handle this professionally when the trainer leaves.

Answer 4

I feel your pain. It is a very difficult decision to make. I would make a resume stating that your goals are career advancement. Apply for a few jobs BEFORE you actually quit. One in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Answer 5

When you get to the point that you have to start asking yourself if it is time to leave your job, then it is time to at least start looking for alternatives and considering such.

Answer 6

It's time for you to leave your job when...

you're sick and tired of it and when you're no longer satisfied with what you're doing.