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over a year ago
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Ever been really good at something that you hated? Stuck in a rut for the last five years in a job I hate but I'm good at. Best ways to find a new career path? |
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over a year ago
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Take a break if you can afford it and get some time to yourself to relax and think of your next step. You're still young so don't need to worry too much |
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over a year ago
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"Take a break if you can afford it and get some time to yourself to relax and think of your next step. You're still young so don't need to worry too much "
Definitely can't afford it, one of the many reasons I hate it, living paycheck to paycheck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Run my own business...lonely thankless post but there are bills to be paid. Remember as a teenager wanting so much to be a music producer...Where did that dream go?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I guess i'm in the middle. Don't hate it but not passionate about it either! Is there something that you really love and could also ern a decent living out of it? Or else, stick at what you're doing but try and get a better work life balance to make it slightly easier |
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"Take a break if you can afford it and get some time to yourself to relax and think of your next step. You're still young so don't need to worry too much
Definitely can't afford it, one of the many reasons I hate it, living paycheck to paycheck"
Is there ways of upskilling to make more money and do less work in the same area? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What does everyone do for a living? Always wonder what the horny types are like 9-5"
I work in retail. Scrambling to meet targets so I can get commission to add a small bit extra to my minimum wage. All while dealing with the public (who are mostly assholes) work every single weekend, cannot trust a single person I work with and have absolutely no opportunity of career progression |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Im (mr) in a position where im really good at what i do and doing something i also love as a hobby but not being allowed by the powers that be to do what needs to be done properly,therefore effecting my reputation in my field,its extreamly frustrating and seems the only way out is to start out on my own,if i want to carry on what im at that is  |
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"Im (mr) in a position where im really good at what i do and doing something i also love as a hobby but not being allowed by the powers that be to do what needs to be done properly,therefore effecting my reputation in my field,its extreamly frustrating and seems the only way out is to start out on my own,if i want to carry on what im at that is "
What type of work do you do? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’m in hospitality so I know the feeling, I left retail for hospitality. Both sectors are essentially the same for employees, I can’t say I would recommend it! I’d say go back to school and start again! That’s what I’ve just done and so far so good! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Take a break if you can afford it and get some time to yourself to relax and think of your next step. You're still young so don't need to worry too much
Definitely can't afford it, one of the many reasons I hate it, living paycheck to paycheck
Is there ways of upskilling to make more money and do less work in the same area? "
Not really, it's sales based job. I took during a time when there were very little jobs in mayo. It hasn't gotten much better but I'm holding out hope |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What does everyone do for a living? Always wonder what the horny types are like 9-5
I work in retail. Scrambling to meet targets so I can get commission to add a small bit extra to my minimum wage. All while dealing with the public (who are mostly assholes) work every single weekend, cannot trust a single person I work with and have absolutely no opportunity of career progression"
I do a monotonous low paid job ( a bit better than minimum wage to be fair) and also have very little hope of career progression but I put no work it. I don't work weekends and don't deal with the public. Very low levels of stress in there but money is never going to be great. I couldn't start a family with it. Be brave and do online courses for jobs that offer a better career and life. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m in hospitality so I know the feeling, I left retail for hospitality. Both sectors are essentially the same for employees, I can’t say I would recommend it! I’d say go back to school and start again! That’s what I’ve just done and so far so good! "
I have considered it, not sure what to do. What are you studying? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What does everyone do for a living? Always wonder what the horny types are like 9-5
I work in retail. Scrambling to meet targets so I can get commission to add a small bit extra to my minimum wage. All while dealing with the public (who are mostly assholes) work every single weekend, cannot trust a single person I work with and have absolutely no opportunity of career progression
I do a monotonous low paid job ( a bit better than minimum wage to be fair) and also have very little hope of career progression but I put no work it. I don't work weekends and don't deal with the public. Very low levels of stress in there but money is never going to be great. I couldn't start a family with it. Be brave and do online courses for jobs that offer a better career and life. "
It's finding something I'm Interested in and affording it. The public = stress. It's disgusting the way people in shops are treated |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What does everyone do for a living? Always wonder what the horny types are like 9-5
I work in retail. Scrambling to meet targets so I can get commission to add a small bit extra to my minimum wage. All while dealing with the public (who are mostly assholes) work every single weekend, cannot trust a single person I work with and have absolutely no opportunity of career progression
I do a monotonous low paid job ( a bit better than minimum wage to be fair) and also have very little hope of career progression but I put no work it. I don't work weekends and don't deal with the public. Very low levels of stress in there but money is never going to be great. I couldn't start a family with it. Be brave and do online courses for jobs that offer a better career and life.
It's finding something I'm Interested in and affording it. The public = stress. It's disgusting the way people in shops are treated"
I couldn't work with the public cause in any new situation im really quiet and shy. I literally blush when slightly embarrassed ha. To be honest I'm afraid to start a proper career. Afraid I won't like it and afraid I'll put alot of work in and fail. That and I don't know what I like. I hope you find something you love but you have to be brave when you do. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What does everyone do for a living? Always wonder what the horny types are like 9-5
I work in retail. Scrambling to meet targets so I can get commission to add a small bit extra to my minimum wage. All while dealing with the public (who are mostly assholes) work every single weekend, cannot trust a single person I work with and have absolutely no opportunity of career progression
I do a monotonous low paid job ( a bit better than minimum wage to be fair) and also have very little hope of career progression but I put no work it. I don't work weekends and don't deal with the public. Very low levels of stress in there but money is never going to be great. I couldn't start a family with it. Be brave and do online courses for jobs that offer a better career and life.
It's finding something I'm Interested in and affording it. The public = stress. It's disgusting the way people in shops are treated"
I'm in retail too so I get the public issues, very few opportunities in the west of Ireland. Factory work is the dream for me except it's all temporary contracts and needing to know someone to get in |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Im (mr) in a position where im really good at what i do and doing something i also love as a hobby but not being allowed by the powers that be to do what needs to be done properly,therefore effecting my reputation in my field,its extreamly frustrating and seems the only way out is to start out on my own,if i want to carry on what im at that is
What type of work do you do?"
I work with animals but cant really say much as my field is quite small if you get me |
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I left a well paid job that I was damn good at to start my own business. Doesn't pay as much but it means I'm not working 8 to god knows what time, 6 days a week, fk all wkends off and fk all bank holidays off. I'm getting by comfortably with lots of free time to do things I love. And I'm hapoy   happiness is everything. Money means fk all if you are not happy. |
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"Im (mr) in a position where im really good at what i do and doing something i also love as a hobby but not being allowed by the powers that be to do what needs to be done properly,therefore effecting my reputation in my field,its extreamly frustrating and seems the only way out is to start out on my own,if i want to carry on what im at that is
What type of work do you do?
I work with animals but cant really say much as my field is quite small if you get me "
Animals? Small field? Farmer? Lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I left a well paid job that I was damn good at to start my own business. Doesn't pay as much but it means I'm not working 8 to god knows what time, 6 days a week, fk all wkends off and fk all bank holidays off. I'm getting by comfortably with lots of free time to do things I love. And I'm hapoy happiness is everything. Money means fk all if you are not happy. "
Spot on
Just wish id the balls to do the same,stakes are alot higher tho with 3 young kids ya know  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Im (mr) in a position where im really good at what i do and doing something i also love as a hobby but not being allowed by the powers that be to do what needs to be done properly,therefore effecting my reputation in my field,its extreamly frustrating and seems the only way out is to start out on my own,if i want to carry on what im at that is
What type of work do you do?
I work with animals but cant really say much as my field is quite small if you get me
Animals? Small field? Farmer? Lol"
Fecking wish  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yes I have. my advice wouls be to find something you love. maybe your not being challenged enough. I left my job about 18 montha ago and all my family said id regret it but its the best thing i did. Its soul destroying being in a job that bores you. |
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By *aid backMan
over a year ago
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"Ever been really good at something that you hated? Stuck in a rut for the last five years in a job I hate but I'm good at. Best ways to find a new career path? "
Firstly look up springboard+ there's lots of courses either free or 90% funded.
Secondly well maybe before you pick a course/career do up a list or jobs roles or anything about a job you wouldn't like it might be easier to see from that list what you would like to do |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Leave it and start fresh. What’s the point at being good at something you hate? You’d be much happier being bad at something you love"
Can't go leaving a job when I barely make enough to get by each week along with paying bills and looking after a child |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ever been really good at something that you hated? Stuck in a rut for the last five years in a job I hate but I'm good at. Best ways to find a new career path?
Firstly look up springboard+ there's lots of courses either free or 90% funded.
Secondly well maybe before you pick a course/career do up a list or jobs roles or anything about a job you wouldn't like it might be easier to see from that list what you would like to do"
I looked that up but they mostly just cert and diplomas which aren't worth the paper they printed on (I have about 5 of them so I know) a degree on springboard is something I would like but no options for it for someone working from what I can see |
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sold my business last year because...well it was worth it, plus I was getting hacked off with the hours...or so I thought..involved in 2 new businesses and now working longer hours..go figure..
..moral of the story...if you enjoy something it wont feel like hard work, if you don't..get out..100% employment in Ireland..staff recruitment one of the biggest issues for business so go sell yourself..pretend youre on fab..lmao |
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By *aid backMan
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"Ever been really good at something that you hated? Stuck in a rut for the last five years in a job I hate but I'm good at. Best ways to find a new career path?
Firstly look up springboard+ there's lots of courses either free or 90% funded.
Secondly well maybe before you pick a course/career do up a list or jobs roles or anything about a job you wouldn't like it might be easier to see from that list what you would like to do
I looked that up but they mostly just cert and diplomas which aren't worth the paper they printed on (I have about 5 of them so I know) a degree on springboard is something I would like but no options for it for someone working from what I can see"
There are a few part time degrees on it for people who are working but want to up skill. My latest degree was done part time via springboard+ and I was working full time as a design engineer so anything is possible |
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"sold my business last year because...well it was worth it, plus I was getting hacked off with the hours...or so I thought..involved in 2 new businesses and now working longer hours..go figure..
..moral of the story...if you enjoy something it wont feel like hard work, if you don't..get out..100% employment in Ireland..staff recruitment one of the biggest issues for business so go sell yourself..pretend youre on fab..lmao "
Lol pretend your on Fab? I think a lot of lads replies from job applications would go something like this-
Dear Mr x
Thank you for your application. We got your first c.v. you really didn't need to send 10 identical cvs. Not sure why there are so many pics of your man parts attached. And you havnt really told us anything about yourself. Under interests you've put oral and water sports. Not even sure what that means. Thanks for your interest, we will get back to you.
P.s my knickers aren't for sale |
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"sold my business last year because...well it was worth it, plus I was getting hacked off with the hours...or so I thought..involved in 2 new businesses and now working longer hours..go figure..
..moral of the story...if you enjoy something it wont feel like hard work, if you don't..get out..100% employment in Ireland..staff recruitment one of the biggest issues for business so go sell yourself..pretend youre on fab..lmao
Lol pretend your on Fab? I think a lot of lads replies from job applications would go something like this-
Dear Mr x
Thank you for your application. We got your first c.v. you really didn't need to send 10 identical cvs. Not sure why there are so many pics of your man parts attached. And you havnt really told us anything about yourself. Under interests you've put oral and water sports. Not even sure what that means. Thanks for your interest, we will get back to you.
P.s my knickers aren't for sale "
dear mrs x
We have tried to contact you several times in relation to the available post, but it seems no matter how many times we contact you there is no reply. Perhaps you have gained employment elsewhere, or perhaps you have decided to remain unemployed whilst you wait for the 'perfect' job. We are soooo sorry to have wasted your time... |
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"sold my business last year because...well it was worth it, plus I was getting hacked off with the hours...or so I thought..involved in 2 new businesses and now working longer hours..go figure..
..moral of the story...if you enjoy something it wont feel like hard work, if you don't..get out..100% employment in Ireland..staff recruitment one of the biggest issues for business so go sell yourself..pretend youre on fab..lmao
Lol pretend your on Fab? I think a lot of lads replies from job applications would go something like this-
Dear Mr x
Thank you for your application. We got your first c.v. you really didn't need to send 10 identical cvs. Not sure why there are so many pics of your man parts attached. And you havnt really told us anything about yourself. Under interests you've put oral and water sports. Not even sure what that means. Thanks for your interest, we will get back to you.
P.s my knickers aren't for sale
dear mrs x
We have tried to contact you several times in relation to the available post, but it seems no matter how many times we contact you there is no reply. Perhaps you have gained employment elsewhere, or perhaps you have decided to remain unemployed whilst you wait for the 'perfect' job. We are soooo sorry to have wasted your time..."
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By (user no longer on site)
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I work in the same boring office job that I have done for the past 13.5 years. I hated as much as you did after 5. I tried a thing on the side and it didn't work out. I am slowly learning about music part time. I think redundancy is around the corner but you never know. I would get full time into music then. |
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Mr had a chance a couple of years ago to take a job doing his hobby but it came down to pushing on in his actual career he was building up and money and sometimes you just have to do what is the right thing for cash |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Mr had a chance a couple of years ago to take a job doing his hobby but it came down to pushing on in his actual career he was building up and money and sometimes you just have to do what is the right thing for cash"
I'm not even getting good money, I'd stick it out for abit longer if I was better paid. It's just sickening knowing people that make twice as much as me without any effort all because they know the right people who got them cushy jobs |
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Start looking out for somthing else or approach places that you might like to work because as others have said, its hard for businesses to get good staff at the moment so the ball is in your court so to speak
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I changed from a boring job a few years ago, and re educated myself. I love what I do, I'm curious about people, and everyone is different. I'm self employed and could never work for a boss again. I could work in more fast paced cities, but I like the _aid back vibe in the midlands. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I stayed in the same job since I was 16 until my kids were schooled and working as it was secure.
Then I took a chance and applied for new jobs and have since got several promotions and lucky enough to now be on a good salary. I have been very lucky and been in jobs that were very challenging and I do love a challenge.
On the downside, I moved again last year and am now in a job that bores the ass of me lol.
So I have applied for new posts.
It is a risk changing jobs but my view is that I stayed in a job for years to rear my kids which I wwas more than happy to do.
Now it's 'me' time and I want a final challenge in a job before I retire in a few years.
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Hey lolisucker are you working for a local small retail business or a bigger national/multi-national one? Are you in management?
The smaller ones tend to be worse but at the end of the day they're all a nightmare!
Sorry to hear you're in a rut. It's not nice waking up and not looking forward to your day and going to sleep dreading a crap next day.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ever been really good at something that you hated? Stuck in a rut for the last five years in a job I hate but I'm good at. Best ways to find a new career path? "
Look at possibility of working lass hours & use the time for study, online or classroom based, also look at Springboard courses. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Perhaps it's worth thinking about whether it's your job or job field that you have a problem with, OP, a drastic change may not be necessary, or it could be work-life balance that is the issue.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Perhaps it's worth thinking about whether it's your job or job field that you have a problem with, OP, a drastic change may not be necessary, or it could be work-life balance that is the issue.
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The above is very true.
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