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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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What would you do?
Stay in a job that you hate everything about, but it has security.
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Take a new job that pays better, you know you would enjoy, but has no security. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've got to the stage where I'm thinking life is just too short to spend so much time being somewhere I just don't want to be, job-wise."
the grass is not always greener on the other side
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've got to the stage where I'm thinking life is just too short to spend so much time being somewhere I just don't want to be, job-wise.the grass is not always greener on the other side"
That's very true, but I'll never know if I don't cross the road. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you are not happy at work this can creep into your home life. But are you sure this other job will make you happy ? The grass is not always greener and all that. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If you are not happy at work this can creep into your home life. But are you sure this other job will make you happy ? The grass is not always greener and all that. "
No, I'm not 100% sure, but I know the job and what it entails and I know it'll earn more that I'm on now. |
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Go for it no point being in a job you hate when you have a job might love and you may regret not doing it in the furture, get out of the rut you are in.
Good Luck hope everything turns out good for you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you are not happy at work this can creep into your home life. But are you sure this other job will make you happy ? The grass is not always greener and all that.
No, I'm not 100% sure, but I know the job and what it entails and I know it'll earn more that I'm on now."
Another saying that often gets churned out is money isn't everything.
If it were me I couldn't carry on going into a job I hated it would grind me down too much. I left a job I hated when I was 31 and have never looked back. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Go for it no point being in a job you hate when you have a job might love and you may regret not doing it in the furture, get out of the rut you are in.
Good Luck hope everything turns out good for you"
Thank you for being positive - that's quite a boost  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"If you are not happy at work this can creep into your home life. But are you sure this other job will make you happy ? The grass is not always greener and all that.
No, I'm not 100% sure, but I know the job and what it entails and I know it'll earn more that I'm on now.
Another saying that often gets churned out is money isn't everything.
If it were me I couldn't carry on going into a job I hated it would grind me down too much. I left a job I hated when I was 31 and have never looked back. "
I do feel very ground down, have done for over a year. Nearly 20 years in the same job that has changed dramatically in the past 18 months. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"most people stay in jobs they dont like because they need the money especialy if they have got kids.
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Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on your point of view - we don't have kids. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you are not happy at work this can creep into your home life. But are you sure this other job will make you happy ? The grass is not always greener and all that.
No, I'm not 100% sure, but I know the job and what it entails and I know it'll earn more that I'm on now.
Another saying that often gets churned out is money isn't everything.
If it were me I couldn't carry on going into a job I hated it would grind me down too much. I left a job I hated when I was 31 and have never looked back.
I do feel very ground down, have done for over a year. Nearly 20 years in the same job that has changed dramatically in the past 18 months."
Go for it then. But leave on good terms. You never know they may have you back if it doesn't work out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What would you do?
Stay in a job that you hate everything about, but it has security.
Or,
Take a new job that pays better, you know you would enjoy, but has no security."
I'm in an similar dilemma with working nightshift full time , pretty much consumes your personal life and health/well being but have now made the choice to get out as 4.5 years is enough , so looking for a 9-5 job , wknds off !!
It's best to find something your happy with or else you will have regret and develop a possible resentment to being there so get out and find something else is my advice ! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"If you are not happy at work this can creep into your home life. But are you sure this other job will make you happy ? The grass is not always greener and all that.
No, I'm not 100% sure, but I know the job and what it entails and I know it'll earn more that I'm on now.
Another saying that often gets churned out is money isn't everything.
If it were me I couldn't carry on going into a job I hated it would grind me down too much. I left a job I hated when I was 31 and have never looked back.
I do feel very ground down, have done for over a year. Nearly 20 years in the same job that has changed dramatically in the past 18 months.
Go for it then. But leave on good terms. You never know they may have you back if it doesn't work out. "
That is one of the things that worries me - if I leave, I could never go back. I have to register and re-train once a year, and the re-training and re-registration would be impossible at my age. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Job security wins everytime for me now im older and wiser. I've had some very well paid jobs in the past,they never last though and that was the problem.
Better the devil you know and all that boring but I sleep well these days. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Job security wins everytime for me now im older and wiser. I've had some very well paid jobs in the past,they never last though and that was the problem.
Better the devil you know and all that boring but I sleep well these days."
Makes sense. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Job security wins everytime for me now im older and wiser. I've had some very well paid jobs in the past,they never last though and that was the problem.
Better the devil you know and all that boring but I sleep well these days."
I don't sleep well though - actually hating the job and despising the fact that I have to go in the next day sometimes keeps me awake all night. |
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"What would you do?
Stay in a job that you hate everything about, but it has security.
Or,
Take a new job that pays better, you know you would enjoy, but has no security."
No job got security these days!
Its a job, you do it for the money...
Take the extra money! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In that case your lack of sleep will ultimately affect your job performance and will lead to even more worry and stress. Perhaps a time out is in order ? Sometimes a break can work wonders |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It is a difficult one and does depend on your circumstances ie kids, mortgage/rent but if your truley unhappy could things be any worse?
Worst case senario if it doesnt work out is that you will have to get another job or claim benefits..... if it didnt work out would anyone die???
The grass isnt always greener but it can be a lighter shade of black.
Good luck in your tough decision xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It is a difficult one and does depend on your circumstances ie kids, mortgage/rent but if your truley unhappy could things be any worse?
Worst case senario if it doesnt work out is that you will have to get another job or claim benefits..... if it didnt work out would anyone die???
The grass isnt always greener but it can be a lighter shade of black.
Good luck in your tough decision xx"
Funny you should say that - sort of yes, if I don't do the job I do at the moment, people would die! I'm a paramedic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I spent 20 years in the same job because initially i liked it then i felt it had security. There then came a point where i had a choice, family or work (over one particular holiday). When i chose family they called me a liar in a roundabout way and i quit. Walking home i felt giddy, d*unk almost. It was the weight of responsibilty being lifted, i've never looked back.
The grass isn't always greener, this is true but security in your job is a thing of the past. Loyalty doesn't exist in the workplace any more.
IF you're going to have regrets make them regrets over something you did, not over something you didn't do. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It is a difficult one and does depend on your circumstances ie kids, mortgage/rent but if your truley unhappy could things be any worse?
Worst case senario if it doesnt work out is that you will have to get another job or claim benefits..... if it didnt work out would anyone die???
The grass isnt always greener but it can be a lighter shade of black.
Good luck in your tough decision xx
Funny you should say that - sort of yes, if I don't do the job I do at the moment, people would die! I'm a paramedic."
Oh ok il give you that one lol
But if they new job doesnt work out will anyone die? ..... Please say no!!
I was a responder so know how shit the job can be and the changes that have been made, the pay is shit for what you have to put up with, ive got another job now very similar but more money and less responsibility and feels great! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The grass isn't always greener, this is true but security in your job is a thing of the past. Loyalty doesn't exist in the workplace any more.
IF you're going to have regrets make them regrets over something you did, not over something you didn't do. "
Well said and couldnt agree more  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I spent 20 years in the same job because initially i liked it then i felt it had security. There then came a point where i had a choice, family or work (over one particular holiday). When i chose family they called me a liar in a roundabout way and i quit. Walking home i felt giddy, d*unk almost. It was the weight of responsibilty being lifted, i've never looked back.
The grass isn't always greener, this is true but security in your job is a thing of the past. Loyalty doesn't exist in the workplace any more.
IF you're going to have regrets make them regrets over something you did, not over something you didn't do. "
I like that last paragraph - thank you. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It is a difficult one and does depend on your circumstances ie kids, mortgage/rent but if your truley unhappy could things be any worse?
Worst case senario if it doesnt work out is that you will have to get another job or claim benefits..... if it didnt work out would anyone die???
The grass isnt always greener but it can be a lighter shade of black.
Good luck in your tough decision xx
Funny you should say that - sort of yes, if I don't do the job I do at the moment, people would die! I'm a paramedic.
Oh ok il give you that one lol
But if they new job doesnt work out will anyone die? ..... Please say no!!
I was a responder so know how shit the job can be and the changes that have been made, the pay is shit for what you have to put up with, ive got another job now very similar but more money and less responsibility and feels great!"
Hopefully no-one will die in the new job, but I know i'll be good at it. I also know that no-one will stab me, or shoot me and I won't be risking my life on a regular basis and that my wife won't get yet another knock on the door late at night from a policeman who tells her I've been injured and in casualty, and then blue lights her to the hospital to see me covered in blood. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I spent 20 years in the same job because initially i liked it then i felt it had security. There then came a point where i had a choice, family or work (over one particular holiday). When i chose family they called me a liar in a roundabout way and i quit. Walking home i felt giddy, d*unk almost. It was the weight of responsibilty being lifted, i've never looked back.
The grass isn't always greener, this is true but security in your job is a thing of the past. Loyalty doesn't exist in the workplace any more.
IF you're going to have regrets make them regrets over something you did, not over something you didn't do.
I like that last paragraph - thank you."
No problem, i know how you feel. It worked out for me so it can work out for anyone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It is a difficult one and does depend on your circumstances ie kids, mortgage/rent but if your truley unhappy could things be any worse?
Worst case senario if it doesnt work out is that you will have to get another job or claim benefits..... if it didnt work out would anyone die???
The grass isnt always greener but it can be a lighter shade of black.
Good luck in your tough decision xx
Funny you should say that - sort of yes, if I don't do the job I do at the moment, people would die! I'm a paramedic.
Oh ok il give you that one lol
But if they new job doesnt work out will anyone die? ..... Please say no!!
I was a responder so know how shit the job can be and the changes that have been made, the pay is shit for what you have to put up with, ive got another job now very similar but more money and less responsibility and feels great!
Hopefully no-one will die in the new job, but I know i'll be good at it. I also know that no-one will stab me, or shoot me and I won't be risking my life on a regular basis and that my wife won't get yet another knock on the door late at night from a policeman who tells her I've been injured and in casualty, and then blue lights her to the hospital to see me covered in blood."
I think you have your answer then x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It is a difficult one and does depend on your circumstances ie kids, mortgage/rent but if your truley unhappy could things be any worse?
Worst case senario if it doesnt work out is that you will have to get another job or claim benefits..... if it didnt work out would anyone die???
The grass isnt always greener but it can be a lighter shade of black.
Good luck in your tough decision xx
Funny you should say that - sort of yes, if I don't do the job I do at the moment, people would die! I'm a paramedic.
Oh ok il give you that one lol
But if they new job doesnt work out will anyone die? ..... Please say no!!
I was a responder so know how shit the job can be and the changes that have been made, the pay is shit for what you have to put up with, ive got another job now very similar but more money and less responsibility and feels great!
Hopefully no-one will die in the new job, but I know i'll be good at it. I also know that no-one will stab me, or shoot me and I won't be risking my life on a regular basis and that my wife won't get yet another knock on the door late at night from a policeman who tells her I've been injured and in casualty, and then blue lights her to the hospital to see me covered in blood.
I think you have your answer then x"
I think you're right |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I used to work awful shifts, days and nights, Xmas day 4 times in the last 8 years bank holidays etc. money was great but got to the point where my kids were asking me to do things or go places and I was always working!
I quit this spring and now work 4 days a week no nights or weekends!
I've got my life back less money but I can pay the bills .
If you are unhappy at work it defiantly affects your home life . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I am staying with my job and employer not because I have to, it's because I want to.
The grass is not always greener and it is always a case of same sh1t different smell.
If I hate my job I would not hesitate to look for something else and get on with my life rather than to moan and rant about it.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Make the leap and change jobs. I turned down an opportunity a long time ago and still regret not taking it. I'm happy doing now but it took some tough decision to get here.
Being sruck doing something you hate is bad for your mental health too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I jumped ship last year after being in my former job 8 years. The company were vile to work for.
Anyhow now love my job and my boss. Happiness is really important for me at work. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What would you do?
Stay in a job that you hate everything about, but it has security.
Or,
Take a new job that pays better, you know you would enjoy, but has no security."
Go for it you will regret for ever not doing so if you don't. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Regardless of your decision to leave or not can I just thank you for your years of service, without paramedics like you I doubt a family member of mine would be alive today.
I wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide |
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