I'm now almost halfway through my study and the task of finding a job comes closer each day (or at least the decision which direction I want to take).
I cannot say that I'm the most optimistic person in that regard, really. I also don't know if I will be happy each day with the kind of job I will propably have... I guess most people aren't, but still...
Did you know what you wanted early on and went through with it? Do you like getting up in the morning and going to work? Did you choose your education/job because of the economical chances or because of your preferences?

Any comments would be greatly appreciated!



BTW, this might be NSFW, depending on how you answer!

I'm bored with my job. I hate getting up in the morning to get here, and I can't wait to leave the second I start.

Hookyain' has given me the ability to meets all kinds of lovely men....

CarrieLee said:

then pay the sodding bills and have nothing lefted

oldpurple said:

Huh?

Ive been here (at this job) for almost 4 months. I havent changed job titles, just compaines. I guess im happy with my job. I mean its a job, i enjoy doing it (well 80% of the time) and there is never a DULL moment.

I am not crazy about my job but I really like the atmosphere, most of my co-workers and the flexibility I have. Once I get my license I will be able to counsel full time, but I am not sure if I would leave here for another stressful place ya know?

extremely

I'd like more responsibilities, higher pay, and a job that's more relevant to my skills. So I guess the answer is no. However, it allows me to post on the Org quite a bit.

I started a new job today and so far I LOVE it!

I have a window, even. That made me most happy.

Its not the end-all be-all of what I want to be doing, but it'll get me through till I am doing that. I'm starting school in the fall and I'm about 85% sure I want to teach. So this will get me by until I'm done with school and ready for all that.

yay!

cborgman said:

It's the coffee maker...isn't it...

applekisses said:

I'm really unhappy but I shall not bore you with the details.

JDINTERACTIVE said:

ditto

JDINTERACTIVE said:

But you're looking!

Imago said:

Xerox the ditto...

CarrieMpls said:

What floor? Is it a great view?

CarrieMpls said:

Doesn't mean I will get something though does it?

TMPletz said:

I'm on the 5th floor of City Center. The view is of a bunch of other buildings, but it's decent.

I've spent a quarter of my life working for the same company and I'm bored. I started off as an analyst and have ended up on a call-centre. I've been passed over for promotions more times than I'd care to remember. My boss is four years younger than me and knows virtually nothing about the work we do. I really need to leave. I don't even want to work in an office anymore.

JDINTERACTIVE said:

But you have to look to find it, so you're doing the right things.

And anyone would be a fool not to hire you. I'd hire you.

CarrieMpls said:

I'd hire him too.

CarrieMpls said:

Cool. Which direction are you facing? Would west be the best?

TMPletz said:

I face Nicollet. So that's, er... east. I can see the IDS, the Foshay tower, Gavidae, and all the other big tall buildings in Mpls. It's nice.

not happy with the pay but everything else is great.

CarrieMpls said:

congratulations on going back to school and on your new job. all the best.

CarrieMpls said:

That would be a nice view. I suppose the windows on the west face Target Center and First Avenue, right?

After working at my current place for 10 months I was promoted to what I thought would be very close to my dream job. But it's not. That makes me nervous b/c what I'm doing is exactly what I thought I wanted to do for the past 4-5 years (and the reason I went to grad school). I don't know if I was wrong, or it's the company, or my supervisor but I dread coming to work now...

I hope it's a combination of the latter two, b/c if it's the first, I've wasted a lot of time and money to be unhappy and I have NO idea what other kind of job I'd want.

I think it's a rare and lucky person who loves absolutely every detail about their job, but you shouldn't be absolutely miserable either. 40+ hours/week is too much of your life to be unhappy. You have to compromise and decide what you will/will not put up with; whether it's low pay, shitty co-workers, long hours, or something else.

Good luck with the job search!

JasmineFire said:

Thanks!!

TMPletz said:

Exactly.