I just went over two years at this company and I have traveled for more than 80 weeks out of 100. I told them I could not keep up and that I am getting tired, and that I need to dedicate more time to my 3 yr old and working wife. Their answer was train the next guy for two months and we won't need you. How do I keep my motivation with out burning a bridge and just not properly train the next guy?
2007-10-25 09:05:03 · 11 answers · asked by Dawg Star 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I am not worried about finding another job, I already have one lined up for January.
The company needs me because I am the only one who has done this kind of work for 8 years, but I am expected to train someone with 0 experience.
My delema is I don't care about the company at all, I don't want to burn the customers because I feel obligated.
2007-10-25 09:27:46 · update #1
Give yourself things to look forward to along the way - make plans to go out of town for a weekend, try out a restaurant you like, etc. Plus the holidays are built-in fun. If you do things that make you happy, it keeps you from dwelling on the bad stuff.
Then, when it's all over, plan to have a really awesome New Year's Eve to celebrate. New year, new life!
2007-10-25 10:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by mybrilcareer 2 · 41⤊ 13⤋
Actually there are many reasons for you to stay motivated: First, you have a new job to look forward to in a couple of months. Second, training your successor is actually good experience to add to your list of accomplishments. Oftentimes, teaching turns out to be a great learning experience as well. It also allows for creativity: documenting processes, simulation training, and coaching & mentoring. Third, you have an allegiance to your clients/customers. Isn't it worth it to keep these relationships you have worked so hard to build? Fourth, whether or not your employer gives you a good reference or not, your clients and perhaps even the employee you train will. Fifth, this is a great time to stop, pause, and chill before you begin your new job.Overall, this is actually a great opportunity and time to be motivated.
2007-10-25 18:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ecomgal 1 · 14⤊ 3⤋
This should be an eye opener for you!!!! This just goes to show you how much that company needs you! Your time is no longer worth there money. You see companies want robots to just do and not think. The only thing they see is the money you are bringing in for them. And if you don't want to do that anymore, then they will just go out and find someone new to do the same thing.
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2007-10-25 16:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 15⤊ 5⤋
wow, that sucks.
i would start job hunting asap.
you obviously don't owe them anything. leave as sooon as you can find something else and let the training up to them.
i can understand not wanting to burn any bridges, but they are being ridiculous. the nerve!
don't let them screw you like this!!!
find another job and your reason for wanting to leave is b/c of the travel and they want to contact them, then simply ask that you would prefer they cotact your professional references instead, since they aren't happy about you leaving.
then, provide them with a list of professional contacts that you have that can vouch for your awesome work ethic!
take care:)
2007-10-25 16:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by joey322 6 · 17⤊ 3⤋
I had this problem at my former job. I worked 80-100 weeks, holidays, every weekend, red eye flights to other parts of the country... all to save a dying project. The whole time we were told that we would loose our jobs if the project did actually fail. I ended up job searching and found a less stressful job. My suggestion is to work until you find something else, actively look for something else but don't mention anything to anyone. Employers these days are soul sucking whores.... they will take all that you will give to them and more.
2007-10-25 16:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by sweetpea198320 2 · 37⤊ 4⤋
That's pretty nasty. Can you afford to just resign? If not, it will be very difficult for you. Leaving is the best option, b/c if the new guy messes up, they'll blame you for not training him correctly.
2007-10-25 16:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by redwine 6 · 23⤊ 5⤋
1. Inner Integrity to do a good job
2. This company will be giving you a reference for your next job!
3. Possibility that if you do well, you might still keep you job (if you still want it)
4. The money that you will make while there!
4. Start looking for a another job to replace this one. When you find that new job, quite this one and move on!
2007-10-25 16:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by Annonymous J 4 · 11⤊ 12⤋
2 months worth of checks.
2007-10-25 16:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by Brenda 4 · 12⤊ 11⤋
I hate to sound glib, but finding motivation for this should be easy: you will need your soon-to-be-former employer as a job reference. You'll want them to provide a positive response, won't you?
Then you should continue to work as long as you draw a paycheck.
2007-10-25 16:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 15⤊ 16⤋
I would tell the person you train what happened to you. I would probably walk out without training anybody.
2007-10-25 16:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by joe1max 4 · 27⤊ 16⤋