Is it practical to stay with your current job though you are not happy anymore?
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
Philippines
November 18, 2010 7:27am CST
I have been with my current job for just 8 months but I started losing interest already because it again conflicts with my life priorities. Also, I loose interest because of some problem employees. I have an offer for a lower paying job but accordingly, my time can be arrange as to my preference. Should I stay with my current high-paying job or should I change employer?
4 responses
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
18 Nov 10
My husband and I are facing similar situations, but at the opposite end of the spectrum.
In my case, I have a high paying job, been there for almost 4 years, but have grown tired of it.
He's been temporarily laid off of his minimum wage job, looking for other work, and hopefully getting into a higher paying job.
I've been looking at other jobs, but everything is lower paying, and right now, having a lower income would never help us support the home we live in.
However, if he gets the higher paying job, then I'll be free to leave mine and find something else, even if it is lower paying. Even if that's the case, anything will be better than me wasting money on fuel, which I do every day that I work now with my current job.
But in your case, you have an extremely important decision to make, you have to weigh all your options before you make a choice.
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
19 Nov 10
I had been in that situation before. But not with a husband. A long-time ago, I worked for a Japanese IT company for 5 years. I had to stay so that I can continue helping my brother with his studies. When he graduated, I resigned. It was a good decision because after resigning, I was able to grow in my career. Prior to my resigning, I remained on the same position for 5 years. But when I resigned I reached managerial level.
Right now, my problem is I really would want to resign but what is stopping me is if I can really manage working with a lower budget and I worry about my subordinates. They may resign as well if I leave.
Wish me luck and thanks.
@lynnymac (105)
• United States
18 Nov 10
Can you live on the lower salery ? Maybe by cutting back on some things you can live within a smaller budget. I'm sure you have already considered this. But what if you quit this job you dislike, go to another job, and realize 8 months down the road that you don't like that one either? But if you are truly unhappy and you want a better schedule for you and your family,and you won't have financial difficulties with a lower salery, maybe switching jobs would work out better for you. You don't say what kind of work you do. ( of coarse it's none of our business) but is the new job the same type of work or something new and challenging ? If it were me I would make a list of all the good things about my current job, and a list of all the bad things. if the bad outwieghs the good I would move on. But that's just me. Here's another thought; would it be possible to get your hours cut back at your current job so you can consentrate more on what you call your lifes priorities ? I guess what it all boils down to is what would make you want to get out of bed in the morning ? If you have a dream and you need more time to fulfill that dream ( being a dreamer myself, i GET this) and you are truly miserable, then maybe it's time to move on. But be sure you can work out a budget on the new lower salery before you burn your bridges. Good luck !
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
19 Nov 10
Thanks lynnymac. You know, when you say about what would get me out of my bed and motivates me to do work that day matters, you hit the real point. It would really be practical for me to actually consider my expenses. What really keeps me in my current job right now are my subordinates. They are relying on me and my leadership. I think, I would just have to make sure that they'll be left well equipped before I go out of the company.
That's a good point you have there. When I'm ready, I will ask my employer if he would still consider me working for the company as a consultant.
Happy mylotting.
@asyria51 (2861)
• United States
18 Nov 10
If you can cut back your spending to fit within the means you will be earning at the lower paying job, I would do it. There is more to life than just making money. If having time for family and friends is more important, then it should be the right decision for you.
@sundaesoda (42)
• Philippines
18 Nov 10
i think it will still depend on your priorities. If you can do with a smaller salary (i.e enough to pay your bills) then transferring is just fine,as long as it makes you happier. but if you need higher salary, then I guess you have to change your mindset about your job, or find another one.
