Job is a pain

LegacyUser

Okay, i'll cut straight to the facts. Basically I am in the same job going on 4 years. I am so bored with it, it's not what I want to do and I just feel so wasted and deflated. I much more talents and skills than I get to utilise here. Thing is I owe quite a few bob and i'm doing a part time degree also.

Anyways apart from the Recession and it being extremely difficult to get a job the main crux of me staying here is this: I have invested money in the company and wil be due to get it back plus price shares have gone up next year, if I leave i'll only get what i've invested. I know it's not guaranteed etc etc but they have so far more than tripled and the company is one of few that is thriving and they have been steady for a while now.

Do I A) Stick it out until I get my money Cut my losses and look for something else? I also want to go travelling when I finish my degree so not sure. If I wait it means my debts would be cleared + a few bob for myself, wouldn't be prolonging the cost of my degree by taking out more loans?

mood

I would stick with it. How will you any off your loans and finish the degree with no job? Even if you get another job you could be let go in the first year with one weeks notice for no reason etc. You would also possibly only get a job with much less pay at the moment. Maybe you could be given more responsibilities, work on a different project or something to ease the boredom.

seamus

Try to get yourself involved in personal projects outside of work, utilising your skills - especially those not being used in work. This will help at least ease the boredom and will get you more experience and possibly contacts in your preferred field.

I think it pretty much goes without saying that staying will have the best outcome in the long run, I know how tempting it is to just jack it all in.

Sephiroth_dude

Stick it out,sure whats another yr anyway?you can go off then and spend your money or whatever.

kerryman12

I dont think there would be anything wrong with looking around to be honest.

Obviously dont do anything stupid like chuck in your current job. If you were to find something much much better that is when you have to make your decision. At that time you can do the sums and see if it makes sense financially to switch or not.

LegacyUser

Hey,
Totally know where you're coming from...
I myself am totally bored in my current job (there almost 3 years). Have a PhD but I only use my skills about 5% of the time, or not even. I'd also like to do some travelling, but am afraid to jack it in, cos I might end up on the dole for a long time when I return.
Looking for another job isn't really an option, as in this country there are no true R&D jobs in science (what I'd prefer), so I'm sort of resigned to probably never having a job I like.

I think you should stick out your job for another while, you'll be glad when you get the shares money in you pocket, and your debts are paid. In a year or so (like me) you can weigh things up again and if you're still in a bit of a limbo get yourself on that plane, and to hell with the boring job. Don't have any regrets. (could come back to bite you I know, but you'll know what's right to do in a year or so!)

okiss

Stay in your present job and get involved with some outside work interests ie local clubs or organisations which will broaden your life. Your job will be come a pain if you just get up, go to work and come home each day.
You are working towards your future at the moment and you are expecting money in the next 12 months. The jobs market is poor so don't leave your job. I would save as much money as possible and look what country wants the skills you have. In 12 months time you will have savings along with the money your expecting and will know where to go long term if you decide to leave Ireland.
In the next 12 months try to get more experience in your present role. Do this by saying to your supervisor or boss that would like to do more or go to them with a suggestion of how they could make things better or save money for the company. Show interest in any projects, travel and internal courses you can do in the company.

Firetrap

Stick with the job. You'll be cutting off your nose to spite your face if you leave. You're in debt, you're doing a degree and you could have money coming to you next year. You can always go travelling once you've got your studies completed and it would be nice to have a few bob in your pocket too. Things aren't so good at the moment but perhaps down the line you can get another job which suits you better.

Ickle Magoo

Moved from RI to PI :cool: