The Talk...With the Boss

[FlyingFinn]

Re: The Talk...With the Boss

No Its not my first job. I was at my last one for 13 years before they closed a few months ago.

I asked because when I got my first "real" job after college there were many days when I wanted to call in sick etc... It wasn't so much because of stress at work but it was because I was used to the college life style and sometimes I just wanted to sleep in like I could in college.

If it is truly unnecessary work stress (we all have some stress at work) then I would bolt. Too much work stress can really take its toll on your health.

[JeremyB]

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I asked because when I got my first "real" job after college there were many days when I wanted to call in sick etc... It wasn't so much because of stress at work but it was because I was used to the college life style and sometimes I just wanted to sleep in like I could in college.

If it is truly unnecessary work stress (we all have some stress at work) then I would bolt. Too much work stress can really take its toll on your health.

Ahh Cheers,

I think it is stress as I have never really had the urge to call in sick to work before and I never thought of work outside of it. I would just go do my job and come home. But now, Its almost to the point that it feels like it controls me and that's not they way it should be.

[CMH]

Ahh Cheers,

I think it is stress as I have never really had the urge to call in sick to work before and I never thought of work outside of it. I would just go do my job and come home. But now, Its almost to the point that it feels like it controls me and that's not they way it should be.

If you've been working for 15 or so years then you know when you're in a bad situation.

There are things that should never stress you after just a couple years. But if they suddenly are, it's time to move on.

That's me at work now. The little things are beginning to irritate me after five years. It's time for me to move on and do or be somewhere new.


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[ubernoob]

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If financial reasons are the only reason you are staying at a job, it's time to start looking for a new one - whether you think you are "fine" or not.

It's one of those things where you know it's time to leave but you try to talk yourself out of it, because change/the unknown is scary for a human brain.

[JODYE]

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I'm thinking about having the "talk" with my boss.

I've been here 9 months, and have grown to become annoyed with the way they do business.

Giving me the run around in numerous areas, including a raise I was supposed to receive two months ago, having me train another woman to do my job when they hired me specifically to do it (which is impossible to just train) and the way they have knee jerk reactions to every small issue that comes about.

We were having issues with our applicant tracking system. Not because of the system but because the woman using it is clueless, and their first response was, start looking for a new system immediately.

I know that employers look at the time frame of how long you stay employed at jobs, but my patience for this place is gone, and have really grown increasingly unhappy over the past few weeks.

Don't know whether to leave, or stick it out in the hopes it improves, which all signs point to, it won't.

[CMH]

If financial reasons are the only reason you are staying at a job, it's time to start looking for a new one - whether you think you are "fine" or not.

It's one of those things where you know it's time to leave but you try to talk yourself out of it, because change/the unknown is scary for a human brain.

Exactly.

I really don't know what else to say but this is beyond the truth. Don't let money or fear of the unknown hold you back from what you want.


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[CMH]

I'm thinking about having the "talk" with my boss.

I've been here 9 months, and have grown to become annoyed with the way they do business.

Giving me the run around in numerous areas, including a raise I was supposed to receive two months ago, having me train another woman to do my job when they hired me specifically to do it (which is impossible to just train) and the way they have knee jerk reactions to every small issue that comes about.

We were having issues with our applicant tracking system. Not because of the system but because the woman using it is clueless, and their first response was, start looking for a new system immediately.

I know that employers look at the time frame of how long you stay employed at jobs, but my patience for this place is gone, and have really grown increasingly unhappy over the past few weeks.

Don't know whether to leave, or stick it out in the hopes it improves, which all signs point to, it won't.

9 months of things being this way?

They aren't gonna change unless management changes and even then, you could be stuck with someone that just copies the previous regime's structure.

If you can inform an employer that you didn't feel you were growing, being challenged or in an environment conducive to those things, they probably won't be alarmed by a 9-10 month stay.

I might even begin to think you trooped it and deserve respect for that.


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[p_rushing]

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9 months of things being this way?

They aren't gonna change unless management changes and even then, you could be stuck with someone that just copies the previous regime's structure.

If you can inform an employer that you didn't feel you were growing, being challenged or in an environment conducive to those things, they probably won't be alarmed by a 9-10 month stay.

I might even begin to think you trooped it and deserve respect for that.

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Yeah I would make sure you explain that and show that you have stayed at other jobs. Say you made suggestions to fix the problems, etc but were shot down at every turn.

You may have issues with salary if they feel you are just trying to get a quick raise. Depends on what industry you are in, but I've seen plenty of 9 months looking for a promotion and raise. I usually don't take those serious as 9 months isn't enough time to learn/grow/excel.

[23]

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I've been on the current job for 13 years and since i didnt finish college (yet) its a bit harder looking for other jobs. I guess with half of my experience I could probably get an accounting job but I cannot stand accounting. Did it for about 5 years and went through a stage of depression because I wanted out so bad.

It is very tough waking up going to a place every single day you just can't stand to be in. I literally wake up and am rushing to get out of the house in 10 minutes, then off rushing because of traffic, and even then I still barely make it to work on time, barely lol. The commute plus not wanting to be here makes it a struggle. Once I do finally find something else Im giving them 2 weeks.. coming to work and turning in a weeks notice. Taking a break in between because I need it badly..shoot hopefully it works out even better than that.

Other than that man, I got over the mental hurdle of not being comfortable at first, leaving a place i've been at for a long time, going through all of the should I or shouldn't I because of the dough and all of that, but man its not worth the peace of mind and holding on to something that might be holding you back from something better is just not worth your time in life.

[Cusefan]

Most people don't like their job, the trick is finding a job you don't hate

[ubernoob]

Most people don't like their job, the trick is finding a job you don't hate

I would say this statement is an untrue generalization made by those that aren't happy in their jobs.

Most of the people I know are very happy with their jobs and enjoy going to work. Of course there are exceptions to that as with everything.

[23]

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Most people don't like their job, the trick is finding a job you don't hate

I was happier, much happier with my job at one point... they were going to train me directly into the IT department... I could occassionally work from home, I had a chance to help people, I felt like I got things accomplished at days end, I liked my boss who wasn't a jerk and my co-worker, and although the funds weren't alot and the commute sucked, it wasn't as bad as it could have been.

Things have changed quite a bit since GE bought our company, and for me, well not just me, most of the people walk around silently hating GE to be honest, and make occassional comments to eachother about how much they suck or how tired they are of all of the corporate bull....

I think everyone has probably had a job that sucked, but that wasn't the case with this position and to be honest they've taken it to the point I can't stomach another 2 years when they are supposedly going to sell the company off.. Im not hanging my future on waiting on a severance thats not worth the time or stress

[Phobia]

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I love my job, just wish they paid little better and I would never leave.

[clipperfan811]

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I've been working at a company for about year and a half, about 7 months in I was offered a position in a different department. At the time I asked the department supervisor if the position had a different pay. I was told She'd look into it for me. When I followed up I was told that the pay would be the same.

I later found out that in fact, it does fall into a different pay band. I waited patiently for my first yearly review to bring up the pay thing again. Although I did get a small raise it was still below what I should have been making for working in that department. After trying to go through the proper channels as patiently as I could (over about 3-4 months). Finally I caught up with the big boss and asked her regarding the issue.

Her response was that since she had just taken over her position a few months prior to my change of department the pay thing had been an oversight, for which she said was her mistake but that at this point corporate higher ups would probably not give authorization for a switch of pay...

I was like WTF!!! Ever since then my respect for the company has pretty much gone down the drain. I'm in the process of refreshing my resume to look for another position.

Honestly though now that the Real Estate market is starting to pick up some speed, I'm thinking I should finally try to get some production out of the Real Estate License I've had since 2007...yup right when the market crashed

It's definitely hard to move especially if you've spent any substantial time unemployed and looking like I did prior to this current job.

But you have to man up and take charge in situations where you feel like you're getting the short end of the stick!

[CMH]

Good you have that license. Always have options to turn to.


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