Changing job/career this year?

Dr Strange

Saw this poll on the Journal.ie site and seeing that a large amount of those who took the poll are looking for or consider looking for a new job this year I thought it might be interesting to ask here and get some insight into the reasons.

Link to the article: https://www.thejournal.ie/poll-are-you-looking-for-a-new-job-this-year-4426432-Jan2019/

For myself, I am looking for a new job this year but nothing concrete yet. I am actually looking for one of two things: a job within my field (had already worked in it for 10 plus years) or a completely new job not related to anything I'd done before.

It's exciting as I don't know what will happen, the only thing I know is something has to change this year. Can't wait for whatever it is.

razorblunt

Yep, changing job, not career.

Waiting for the bonus money to come through and I'll be out the door.

whisky_galore

Left job late last year. I know it's always better to stick it out and get and pick a new one up whilst still employed, but it got so insufferable I thought for my own well being I'd rather leave.
Several of my work colleagues had left or were in the process of packing it in, all sick of the sh1t.

StereoSound

I'm starting a new business this year, it's abit scary going out on your own but I have business lined up, so I think it's gonna be ok.

Ironman76

whisky_galore wrote: »

Left job late last year. I know it's always better to stick it out and get and pick a new one up whilst still employed, but it got so insufferable I thought for my own well being I'd rather leave.
Several of my work colleagues had left or were in the process of packing it in, all sick of the sh1t.

Fair play. Me too. This job (and industry) has become insufferable to the point I have to get out. Finishing in a few weeks. Not the only one either.

Actually looking at doing something completely different. Bit of a drop in salary but a lot to be said for a relaxed head.

ELM327

Looking within same field, currently working in Fintech/AI so the industry is booming.

I'm retiring from public service, and entering politics.

Business started to take off a bit late last year. Currently, some things are looking quite promising so could end up doing it full-time. Here's to hoping.

whisky_galore

Ironman76 wrote: »

Fair play. Me too. This job (and industry) has become insufferable to the point I have to get out. Finishing in a few weeks. Not the only one either.

Actually looking at doing something completely different. Bit of a drop in salary but a lot to be said for a relaxed head.

Thanks. It was an SME with a penny pinching, micromanaging boss. Only the week that I was packing up he was roaring and shouting at a sales guy, so that's the sort of toxic working environment I had to deal with.

Berserker

Going to study physiotherapy full time, I hope! Have to get a place on a degree course first though. If I don't get a place, I've got some other options study wise. Option three would be a change of job back into software development in the area of finance.

Berserker

whisky_galore wrote: »

Left job late last year. I know it's always better to stick it out and get and pick a new one up whilst still employed, but it got so insufferable I thought for my own well being I'd rather leave.
Several of my work colleagues had left or were in the process of packing it in, all sick of the sh1t.

I don't buy the whole "don't leave a job until you find a new one" line. You health and well-being comes before any job. If it's that bad, you are better off leaving. Far too many people; a good number of whom were senior execs, left my workplace last year, without jobs and they were right to.

The Tetrarch

I am in my late 60s, retired since 56.
Why do businesses promote arseholes to run the show? All they do is lose valuable staff, keeping the unmotivated, untalented "yes" men and women who do not the ability to get a job elsewhere.

thomil

I'll have to, no other choice really. My department is being wound down on May 3rd, with operations being moved abroad. I'm not quite sure whether I want to keep going in the same sector/industry, I'm just not feeling it anymore.

ELM327

The Tetrarch wrote: »

I am in my late 60s, retired since 56.
Why do businesses promote arseholes to run the show? All they do is lose valuable staff, keeping the unmotivated, untalented "yes" men and women who do not the ability to get a job elsewhere.

The answer to a problem staff member is often to promote them away from the coalface so they can do less damage.

Plumbthedepths

Deleted User wrote:

I'm retiring from public service, and entering politics.

Going from serving the public to shafting the public.

Berserker

The Tetrarch wrote: »

I am in my late 60s, retired since 56.
Why do businesses promote arseholes to run the show? All they do is lose valuable staff, keeping the unmotivated, untalented "yes" men and women who do not the ability to get a job elsewhere.

Because talented staff ask questions of management and show up their inefficiencies. The "Yes" men and women will blow smoke up their asses, joke around with them at social functions and make managers look and feel good.

Berserker

Berserker wrote: »

I don't buy the whole "don't leave a job until you find a new one" line. You health and well-being comes before any job. If it's that bad, you are better off leaving. Far too many people; a good number of whom were senior execs, left my workplace last year, without jobs and they were right to.

Gave my own manager two weeks notice last Friday. Nothing lined up but delighted to be getting out of there. A toxic environment and the manager in question is simply not fit to interact with people daily.

Looks like next 9 weeks will be tight And then the chances of getting a new job will suffer for walking out of this one. But the bigger risk was staying there in my honest view

Ironman76

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Gave my own manager two weeks notice last Friday. Nothing lined up but delighted to be getting out of there. A toxic environment and the manager in question is simply not fit to interact with people daily.

Looks like next 9 weeks will be tight And then the chances of getting a new job will suffer for walking out of this one. But the bigger risk was staying there in my honest view

I left a job before when I hated it. I was only there four months and it looked awful on my cv. Sent my CV out and immediately got three interviews. First one my experience didn’t fit the role so that was fair enough. Got the second one but the guy leaving changed his mind, and also got the third but the commute was insane (different county). So changed my mind at last minute. Ended up getting another job a month later.

I find it’s awful looking for a job when you’re working, particularly a job you hate ad it drains you mentally. At least when out of work you are more relaxed and refreshed and can prepare better.

I have had interviews on both sides, when working and when not working and it was the ones when not working that I knocked out of the park.

There are five people leaving our place. As far as I know three don’t have jobs lined up.

Keep the head up. Keep upbeat and positive and pat yourself on the back for having the self respect to leave that hell hole. It will serve you well in the long run.

Ironman76

Ironman76 wrote: »

I left a job before when I hated it. I was only there four months and it looked awful on my cv. Sent my CV out and immediately got three interviews. First one my experience didn’t fit the role so that was fair enough. Got the second one but the guy leaving changed his mind, and also got the third but the commute was insane (different county). So changed my mind at last minute. Ended up getting another job a month later.

I find it’s awful looking for a job when you’re working, particularly a job you hate ad it drains you mentally. At least when out of work you are more relaxed and refreshed and can prepare better.

I have had interviews on both sides, when working and when not working and it was the ones when not working that I knocked out of the park.

There are five people leaving our place. As far as I know three don’t have jobs lined up.

Keep the head up. Keep upbeat and positive and pat yourself on the back for having the self respect to leave that hell hole. It will serve you well in the long run.

Thanks I done a CE scheme with an organisation last year who are hiring at the moment for the same role more or less (albeit a different location). Enjoyed the CE scheme immensely and was emotional leaving it when I was offered the current gig in October.

And i am on very good terms with the management since leaving back in October. Id love this job. As an extra bonus its close to home but id travel double the distance of my current place for it. Fingers crossed. Hoping to at least get called for interview

Strumms

I’m in the same boat so to speak. I left a job about a year ago that had basically ran me into the ground and left me with a serious health issue as a result. Down to stress influenced by a crazy high workload and personal issue ‘bullying’ from a supervisor. That health is almost back 100% and have been thinking about my next career move. Incidently I am so glad I took the course of departing, ive never been happier and more relaxed and have been researching potential employers who I’ll be applying to as vacancies that I deem suitable appear.

Austria!

I left my job 6 months ago but still trying to get a new one. It can take time so make sure your house is in order.

highgiant1985

I'd love to leave my current role but reality is bills still need to be paid. so I'm actively looking/hoping to move this year but only if I can find something else local.

Tell me how

Yep. Will be looking for new role and possibly a new country will be involved as well.
Toying with same industry but different area or sticking to closer with what I was doing in last role.

Do feel a bit lethargic about it at the moment though. Can't seem to ignite enthusiasm to really chase anything in particular yet.

Dr.Sanchez

Yep, I will also be looking for a new job this year. I work in health and safety, there are a good few opportunities in Ireland at the moment with construction being very busy - but I'm looking for something outside of Ireland either on a rotational basis or permanent.