Stevo985 Posted February 10, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 10, 2015 Haha, the phone hasn't rung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Good luck tomorrow Stevo meeting went fine but I'm Not holding my breath. Wouldn't tell me the club but they've had over 50 CVs submitted for this job. So much for claiming he headhunted me. What he did was emailed it to every finance person he could find on his LinkedIn. You never know, but I'd be surprised if I make the shortlist. I'm not going to bash LinkedIn as its where I was originally contacted for my new job but it sure as hell makes it easier for those in recruitment agencies to spread the net! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 11, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2015 I know. I'm convinced all they do is receive a job spec and hit "send to all" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 11, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2015 Didn't get it. He's literally just rung me. I'm beginning to think it was the manager's job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 11, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2015 I got called, in the space of 2 days, by about 4 recruiters the other week. Very odd, I hadn't changed anything on any online job site or anything. Excellent timing by them though because every day that goes by at the moment is another day towards me trying to find out how strong the glass is in our office by hurling myself headlong at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I had a sudden change of heart and mind as far as working went... I have been previously working in the oil and gas industry and decided it wasn't for me after the last nine years, as my day rate went up I was becoming more disheartened. From November last year I have begun teaching what has been a passion for most of my life which is martial arts and meditation. Specifically the Chinese Internal Arts of Taijiquan and Qigong; it's going well and I'm following my dream. I am teaching also at some health centres with the NHS and it is so rewarding to feel as though I am helping others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm struggling with a good way to tell my boss I'm looking to leave. Ideally I wouldn't have to until I was on my way in to a new job, but I want to go for another role in the same company, so he'll find out before it even gets to the interview stage. I started a new job in October, it's a role I'm not even remotely qualified for, but my boss had worked with me before, put in many good words for me, put me on some (damn expensive!) training courses, and had numerous meetings with his boss to get me a payrise above the limit he should have been able to. So I really feel like I owe him...but I'm bored out of my mind and want to get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Have sex with him, or his wife... I can never remember. [emoji58] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 22, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's not even 10 on a Sunday and I'm sat here dreading tomorrow. I'm so demotivated at this point I can barely face it, which is absolutely and entirely out of character for me. Looking forward to Friday already. Half of the job is mind numbing tedium, the other half stress inducing horror. Running through my head everything that might be an issue this week (some out of my hands, others not). I'm not even paid £20k. I'm dying to see something else come up do I can leave and hopefully be more satisfied and better paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 It's not even 10 on a Sunday and I'm sat here dreading tomorrow. I'm so demotivated at this point I can barely face it, which is absolutely and entirely out of character for me. Looking forward to Friday already. Half of the job is mind numbing tedium, the other half stress inducing horror. Running through my head everything that might be an issue this week (some out of my hands, others not). I'm not even paid £20k. I'm dying to see something else come up do I can leave and hopefully be more satisfied and better paid. What is it that you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I had Friday off and I actually missed it. You need to get into a job you enjoy and feel satisfied Chindie! Cliche but you live once and work is too much of that life to make you miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted February 23, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2015 It's not even 10 on a Sunday and I'm sat here dreading tomorrow. I'm so demotivated at this point I can barely face it, which is absolutely and entirely out of character for me. Looking forward to Friday already. Half of the job is mind numbing tedium, the other half stress inducing horror. Running through my head everything that might be an issue this week (some out of my hands, others not). I'm not even paid £20k. I'm dying to see something else come up do I can leave and hopefully be more satisfied and better paid. Pie it off mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 23, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2015 What is it that you do? I work in the insurance industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted February 23, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2015 What Rob said, Chindie, knock it on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I hope never to get in a position where I dread going into work. Especially If i'm underpaid! With me, I like my job (generally) but I'm overly busy all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 ouch, good friend worked in the insurance industry for a couple of years and HATED it, was low paid c£13kish I think and he just had to quit. Wasn't worth his sanity staying there any longer. Sounds like you could do with the same Chindie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I didn't even get an interview for the facilities manager role I went for where I work. Back to the job hunt it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) It's not even 10 on a Sunday and I'm sat here dreading tomorrow. I'm so demotivated at this point I can barely face it, which is absolutely and entirely out of character for me. Looking forward to Friday already. Half of the job is mind numbing tedium, the other half stress inducing horror. Running through my head everything that might be an issue this week (some out of my hands, others not). I'm not even paid £20k. I'm dying to see something else come up do I can leave and hopefully be more satisfied and better paid. Are you living pay cheque to pay cheque? Or do you have savings or are able to live with family? The reason I ask is because if it's the latter then you really should just consider quitting the job you're in and having the freedom to commit 100% of your time to finding something else. I guarantee that with your experience you would most likely find something more than £20k even if you were unemployed. If you can't afford to just quit then I really think you should go all out to find something else. Be very proactive - update your linkedin if you haven't already, spend time both in your work time (in quiet moments) and after working relentlessly applying for jobs, also get in touch with recruiters. Then be utterly ruthless when you do get call backs for interviews, go off sick or take last minute time off in order to attend. As others have pointed out, life really is too short to be feeling the way you feel in your job. Edited February 23, 2015 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Chindie - If it isn't possible to quite then maybe consider some home learning or evening courses. It's always important to invest in yourself throughout life. You could then look at a route that you want to go down and start picking up some courses to get your foot in the door. If you wanted to send me your cv I can take a look at it and give you some tips etc. I can then also take a look at what roles I have available and send it onto my colleagues to see if they have anything. Happy to do that for anyone on VT as well btw. Particularly interested in contractors! Just drop me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 It's not even 10 on a Sunday and I'm sat here dreading tomorrow. I'm so demotivated at this point I can barely face it, which is absolutely and entirely out of character for me. Looking forward to Friday already. Half of the job is mind numbing tedium, the other half stress inducing horror. Running through my head everything that might be an issue this week (some out of my hands, others not). I'm not even paid £20k. I'm dying to see something else come up do I can leave and hopefully be more satisfied and better paid. Are you living pay cheque to pay cheque? Or do you have savings or are able to live with family? The reason I ask is because if it's the latter then you really should just consider quitting the job you're in and having the freedom to commit 100% of your time to finding something else. I guarantee that with your experience you would most likely find something more than £20k even if you were unemployed. If you can't afford to just quit then I really think you should go all out to find something else. Be very proactive - update your linkedin if you haven't already, spend time both in your work time (in quiet moments) and after working relentlessly applying for jobs, also get in touch with recruiters. Then be utterly ruthless when you do get call backs for interviews, go off sick or take last minute time off in order to attend. As others have pointed out, life really is too short to be feeling the way you feel in your job. I imagine you don't know what you want do? I still don't and I quit my job and found a decent one within a month. It's good money but I know it dosnt utilise my major skills and traits. My advice is quit if it's driving you that mad, put your effort into finding something that utilises a skill that you are proud of and then Remain sane and employed until you can make the most of an opportunity. Might have to work out what your proud of or what gets you motivated? At all points put your full effort in as you never know what it will achieve, who is glancing from afar or when something will open up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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