Futureless

LegacyUser

Ok latly ive been very miserable in work,ive always been tbh.
Ive hated my job since i started it (3 + years ago)

Im starting to really worry now cause I just want to walkout of this place,the thought of work when im not here makes me angry im getting so depressed in here and when i look for jobs online theres no where that would hire me.

Ive no qualifications and im nearly 24 i dont no what to do with myself, i feel like theres notting i can do to fix things.ive been working every day since i finished my PLC so its not that im lasy or unmotivated.

Is there anyone thats been in my position?

AnonoBoy

Ok. I haven't been in your position exactly but I do know that if you've been working in a job for three years that you *hate*, and I mean really hate, then you will be better off anywhere else.

You sound like you have a strong work ethic - you've worked constantly since finishing your PLC. Even if you have to take a few minimum wage jobs for a while or draw the dole I think you will feel better about yourself in the long run because it will give you time to consider what you want to do and start taking steps towards getting there.

Remember - it's not a race. Just because your friends may be in better jobs doesn't mean that you're taking a step back because you quit where you are now and take a cut back in pay. Think about the bigger picture - if you hate your job then no matter how much they pay you you're going to feel ****. But if you take the hit now and concentrate on finding out what you really want to do with your life then you will, in the long run, reap the rewards.

Good luck with it and remember, even though there may be financially hard times ahead you wil come out on the other end a better person and a happier person because you stood up and said '**** this, it's not worth it' and decided to go for something that would make you happy.

Good luck.

LegacyUser

'Easy there lad. The fact that you're posting on here makes me think you care about your future. And the fact that people are reponding means people care generally.
You've been in work for 3 years. A good start - it will demonstrate to new employers that you can hold a job down and don't jump around from job to job every six months.
Online has its limitations when you're job hunting. Its much better to get an idea of who's who from various sites but then go and meet people face to face. You'll get up to date info straight from the horses mouth.
On the training front. Have you tried at work to ask for some training or a course. If you really hate it then maybe just have a go yourself.
Check out www.learningireland.ie or www.fas.ie and I'm sure there are others which could give you some ideas.
Don't worry about being left behind at 24. I was digging holes when I was that age and had no qualifications. 10 years later I'm running a department with 50 people working for me. It can be done.
Go for it with determination and nobody will stop you. It's gonna take hard work but it'll pay off.'

syberspud

Hm, I wouldn't quit yer job until you're ready for it and have a plan. I suggest saving some money to get you started and thinking about a qualification - whether it be a Fas course, college etc. You have lots of options. You might even fill out some career type tests if you're unsure - there's some good books out there with career advice and even chatting to a career guidance councillor might be a good idea..Of course, what you'd like to study is entirely up to yourself. Ideally, ya wanna be looking for something that you're passionate about but even vague interest is a good place to start. You seem determined but have a goal before you quit your job! If you're not sure what you'd like to pursue, some traveling might provide perspective and inspiration. Good luck.

karen3212

Hi, I just wanted to ask do you hate what you do, or do you hate the people you work with?

As others have said, I'd definately try and save a little before quitting. If you can concentrate on the saving for a while and think less about what you're doing you may be able to stick at it - until you know what else you might like to do.

You might also be able to start your own business - on the weekends if necessary for a while.

Goodluck from me too

LegacyUser

'I hate what im doing,no job satisfaction and i get no joy from what i do.
The people i work with are great but ive just always hated this place,its a call center to put it in to perspective.'

Kell

Futureless wrote:

its a call center to put it in to perspective.

Doing what? Customer service, tech support, sales??

I'm 32, no quals neither <yet>. Started in restaurants 15 years ago, then Dell, then others now house, car, fat salary etc etc.

You have to make change. What you work at, unless its in a professional area, doesnt mean you are tied to a qualification to progress. In fact, work and progressing through work has more to do with personality and adaptiveness than anything else.

Have a good think about yourself and find out what you are good at in a non job related sense. Then apply personal traits to potential lines of work and pursue them.

K-

Slow Motion

OP OK a call center can be a soul destroying place to work (never did it myself but had to deal with one on a regular basis). Couple of points, the old addage is true "Don't quit until you have another job to go to". Trite but true, I have walked out of a job with nothing to go to and found it quite a while to get another. However if it's that bad, maybe you could tough it out for a couple of months and save as much of your wage as you can so that you can supplement your dole while you look. If you find yourself on the dole for longer than six months you will get a letter from FAS asking you to come in for a chat ! Do it they are very helpful in helping you get onto courses / training. In fact the guy I dealt with basically told me they had more money to spend on this than they knew what to do with. Lastly your 24 your life is hardly over and don't worry about what your mates are doing, I was 26 before I actually had a job that I thought might be the direction I wanted to go in ! So chin up and best of luck !

Bottle_of_Smoke

Maybe travel for a while

Who about doing a full time degree in something you've always wanted to now that you qualify to apply as a mature student. Think you get good grants if you're not living at home

lizzyvera

Lots of work places will fund you to get further education if it'll help you at your current job. It'd give you some time out and get you a better qualification.

karen3212

I think it is important to find out what you are interested in too.

Can you think of anything that you were very interested in previously.

You are only 24, many people chan disciplines many times throughout their lives. Skills you already have will be great in other areas too, can you think of anything you might be really interested in,

LegacyUser

Amm not really only thing i love is photography but theres no money in that really,its more of a hobby,

Kell

Futureless wrote:

Amm not really only thing i love is photography but theres no money in that really,its more of a hobby,

No money in that? Theres shed loads. The last wedding I was at, the dude turned up in a 06 Jag and not a bottom of the range one neither.

Depends on what side of photography you want to do. Theres shít loads of money to be made from "dorkey" photography like weddings and portraits etc.

K-