I quit.
So, on Monday I plan to hand in my resignation.
No I don't have a new job lined up, yes I know this is insane, but I've been sick of that place for quite some time. Also, I should probably quit before I get fired...
I, like most people here, use the internet at work. Also like most people here, at my workplace this is against the rules. At first I thought I was being bad and I should work harder, but the longer I've been working the more and more I've seen how people waste time.
I'm not a chatty person or a gossip, I don't turn up to work hung over, I don't "go on a wander" to kill some time and I don't spend 20 minutes getting a coffee 10 times a day. What I do is spend time online. In practice I'm sure I spend a greater proportion of my time actually working than most people in the office and, out of the time I spend working, I'm sure I add more value than the majority.
The problem is, "chatting" and coffee breaks don't have a usage policy.
I've had warnings about my net usage and I've argued my case everytime, additionally reinforced by the fact they're happy with my work. Unfortunately, the people in power are old and outdated and think that computers are the devils work therefore I must be doing something bad... but can't explain what.
"Your level of work is good, I was really pleased with the job you did on project X, but you can't go on using the internet."
Makes no sense, who cares what I do as long as I get the job done and within expectations?
My mum's freaked out of course, and I understand her concerns. I'm giving up a well paid job for uncertainty. However, I just feel I'll never make any progress whilst I'm there. Certainly there's zero chance for promotion in the next 10 years and, frankly, it's not about the money.
I'm nervous that I'll regret it, as I'm always full of good ideas and well meaning goals, yet when it comes to the crunch apathy sets in. I'm hoping it'll be enough of a shock to the system to give me the impetus to do all the things I intend to. Get my drivers licence being one of them.
I'm really not sure I'm doing the right thing, but I know for sure staying in that job isn't good for me. I've got 3 years experience under my belt now (2 years in that place), hopefully that'll count for something and I won't be looking for work for 6 months again.
Almost Honest, I may have to get that advice from you on job hunting sooner than I'd intended! ;-)
No I don't have a new job lined up, yes I know this is insane, but I've been sick of that place for quite some time. Also, I should probably quit before I get fired...
I, like most people here, use the internet at work. Also like most people here, at my workplace this is against the rules. At first I thought I was being bad and I should work harder, but the longer I've been working the more and more I've seen how people waste time.
I'm not a chatty person or a gossip, I don't turn up to work hung over, I don't "go on a wander" to kill some time and I don't spend 20 minutes getting a coffee 10 times a day. What I do is spend time online. In practice I'm sure I spend a greater proportion of my time actually working than most people in the office and, out of the time I spend working, I'm sure I add more value than the majority.
The problem is, "chatting" and coffee breaks don't have a usage policy.
I've had warnings about my net usage and I've argued my case everytime, additionally reinforced by the fact they're happy with my work. Unfortunately, the people in power are old and outdated and think that computers are the devils work therefore I must be doing something bad... but can't explain what.
"Your level of work is good, I was really pleased with the job you did on project X, but you can't go on using the internet."
Makes no sense, who cares what I do as long as I get the job done and within expectations?
My mum's freaked out of course, and I understand her concerns. I'm giving up a well paid job for uncertainty. However, I just feel I'll never make any progress whilst I'm there. Certainly there's zero chance for promotion in the next 10 years and, frankly, it's not about the money.
I'm nervous that I'll regret it, as I'm always full of good ideas and well meaning goals, yet when it comes to the crunch apathy sets in. I'm hoping it'll be enough of a shock to the system to give me the impetus to do all the things I intend to. Get my drivers licence being one of them.
I'm really not sure I'm doing the right thing, but I know for sure staying in that job isn't good for me. I've got 3 years experience under my belt now (2 years in that place), hopefully that'll count for something and I won't be looking for work for 6 months again.
Almost Honest, I may have to get that advice from you on job hunting sooner than I'd intended! ;-)