(kudos to anybody who remembers that old Barry Manilow song!)
Well, today I hit the six-month mark at my current job, meaning that I am no longer an at-will employee and can only be fired for cause, and, more importantly, that I can now transfer to any position within the organization while still keeping my accrued PTO, benefits, etc. WOOT!
I've got to be honest, here. I have NO IDEA how I made it through the past six months without quitting. The complete and total lack of organizational and departmental support for new employees is f*cking appalling. (at about the three-month mark, I was told by my supervisor to "stop asking questions" about policies and procedures because nobody had the time to answer them.) The work load itself is overwhelming - I continue to fill two full-time positions by myself. This job SUCKS. The only reason I stuck it out thus far is because I figured that having *a* job was better than having *no* job, but I have absolutely zero interest in holding on to this job long-term. Now I just have to decide whether to start applying for different jobs within the same company, or, given the crappy nature of the company itself, to stick it out to the one-year mark (so I can put it on my resume without looking like a job-hopper) and then jump ship entirely!
Options! I have them! And I can't wait to use them! haha. :)
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Sounds awful. Most people wouldn't have the fortitude to stick it out.
big hugs to you - that sounds awful! And yes, having *a* job, even if it's horrid, puts you in a good place to look for a BETTER job!
If it were me, I think I would be scouting out new opportunities at other companies - if they ask why you are looking for something new, I think it's reasonable to explain their...shortcomings...and say that you are looking for a better match. Your previous job was a long, stable relationship - personally I would feel like it can't be terribly unusual that someone who was suddenly finding themselves looking for work after a long period of employment, found a job that isn't a long term fit.
At the very least, being employed gives you the luxury of only applying to things you *really* think will be good!
Thank you for the Christmas card, btw! I hope you had a stellar holiday and that the New Year brings you ALL the good things!
YAY! options rock. I hope you find one that works for you
I admire you, you got grit girl. It is all uphill from here.
Thanks, guys, for the encouraging words! The job sucks, but the rest of my life is great right now, so I'm doing okay. All of the permacats are doing well, I'm continuing to foster (and trap for spay/neuter), I'm getting closer and closer to paying off the house, and looking forward to Spring.
Some of the best coping advice I got came, ironically, from a company-sponsored seminar all new employees have to attend, where we were advised to "put on our mouse ears in the morning", i.e., play a role (of super-duper-employee, of course!), until the day is over, at which point we can presumably take off our mouse ears (and grind them under our heels and heave them into the trash, haha) before going home. It's like they recognize that yes, this place sucks to work at, but here's how to handle it, which cracked me up so much it really did help.
Onward!
One of the best things I heard during a training session is that the company is renting your time and behavior. I extrapolated that to mean they know they don't own me, my soul, or my time away from them. Hang in there!
Kris
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