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I've started actively looking for a new job as I've been in my current one for 3 years now (as of next month, anyway) and over the last couple of months I've lost the enjoyment that I once had from it and, in honesty, it's making me feel unhappy to the point where it now affects my evenings and weekends, wishing I wasn't going into work again the next day/week.
Ideally I'd like something Monday-Friday based in, or in the close vicinity of, Ipswich. My current job is in the IT industry, but I feel like a break from this would do me good from a mental health point of view. I'm fairly open-minded in terms of what I'd be prepared to do; I'd love to get more knowledgeable and experienced working with cars, or else a role within the sports industry, or working as a tradesman/builder/labourer but any and all suggestions are welcome.
It's a long shot, I know, but is there anyone on here that's aware of any openings or vacancies anywhere?
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Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:48 - May 13 with 1544 views
Tend to agree, but if I was the OP I’d definitely look for another job in IT at this stage, given that the one he’s in currently is his first job (if I’ve understood correctly). At worst he’ll be in the same position in 6 months time whereas he may find that it’s just the current job and environment that he dislikes, rather than the field itself
With these sort of things though what is the right answer for one isn’t always the right one for someone else, so difficult to say for sure!
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It is my first (proper) job, so perhaps IT is something I should look at staying it, but I'd also rather not be in an office 40 hours a week if I can help it.
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Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:48 - May 13 with 1544 views
Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:37 - May 13 by No_Moore_Kieffer
I think my boss is generally good, patient and always open to questions and supporting me. It's a small company, there's only a few people who work here, but I don't really have anything in common with any of them so socially I'm not really fitting in which may be part of the problem.
A fresh start will do me the world of good imo
Ok, sounds reasonable enough.
I take it you don't have any financial responsibilities or commitments?
Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:48 - May 13 by No_Moore_Kieffer
It is my first (proper) job, so perhaps IT is something I should look at staying it, but I'd also rather not be in an office 40 hours a week if I can help it.
Fair enough - as per the note on the end what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another, so if you think that’s what works best for you then go for it. Best of luck
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Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:40 - May 13 by Heathlander
I work in the charity sector. Something like a key worker may be right up your street. And also there are a lot of roles in this area. Pay's not great but if you wanted to look at 'coaching' then this could be for you.
You could look for a charity that helps young people. Something like the YMCA for example. Some of the youngsters need mentoring, coaching, life skills and a bit of a kick start to get them going in the world. It is very rewarding and probably not that difficult to get into.
Off the top of my head someone like Realise Futures, WS training, YMCA, The Shaw Trust, Inspire Suffolk would be good places to look into do some research, or just reach out to them for a chat to see if that is the sort of thing you would be interested in. Most of the job ads on Indeed seem to be for the charity sector.
Any way just a thought and good luck.
That sort of thing never appealed to me previously, but since getting into coaching it's made me far more open-minded about it and actually it's something I wouldn't mind getting into now. I'll have a look at some of those charities, thank you!
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Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:52 - May 13 with 1529 views
Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:50 - May 13 by No_Moore_Kieffer
That sort of thing never appealed to me previously, but since getting into coaching it's made me far more open-minded about it and actually it's something I wouldn't mind getting into now. I'll have a look at some of those charities, thank you!
Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:48 - May 13 by Deano69
Ok, sounds reasonable enough.
I take it you don't have any financial responsibilities or commitments?
And definitely nothing in IT?
No major financial responsibilities. The usual ones, e.g. phone contract, car costs, and I give money to my mum every month to help cover the costs of me living at home, but in terms of bills, mortgages etc. I've got nothing.
I'd prefer something outside of IT if possible, even if it's just a temporary break to clear my head and re-evaluate whether or not it's what I want long term.
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Anybody able to offer anything? on 15:02 - May 13 with 1507 views
Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:55 - May 13 by No_Moore_Kieffer
No major financial responsibilities. The usual ones, e.g. phone contract, car costs, and I give money to my mum every month to help cover the costs of me living at home, but in terms of bills, mortgages etc. I've got nothing.
I'd prefer something outside of IT if possible, even if it's just a temporary break to clear my head and re-evaluate whether or not it's what I want long term.
Sounds like you've caught the Office Space syndrome.
Honestly not too sure what to suggest, being a software developer myself it's hard to advise you on what other opportunities are about. Just my personal experience, when I did suffer burnout, I was a lot better off when I worked somewhere that gave a damn about it's devs. Especially right now when there are not nearly enough of them to go around so companies are all offering pretty good perks beyond just money.
If you don't want to do an office job though, you could maybe try and become an apprentice somewhere? Maybe save up a little to give yourself some wiggle room if you do decide to quit and try something that won't pay as well.
An alternative option if you've got the stomach for it would be to do something like the Open University but it sounds like you want something a bit more "hands on".
I think Marshall mentioned it but contract work seems well fairly well paid. A neighbour of mine is in IT Security and hates it so started doing contracting as the money was good enough and he found it less stressful..
I started Away Days partly because I wanted to create something but also to break up my week. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my day time job as a teacher working mental healthcare but sometimes I saw all these "cool" looking jobs and it urged me on to create something "cool" and add another dimension to my working week. Definitely can't live off Away Days as margins in beer are so small but adding that to my life has been amazing and helped balance those urges I've had the last few years to look for other work. There is always a need for support workers in mental health hospitals / supported living. Potentially you could cut your hours and pick up some shifts doing that sort of work to see how you find it.
I heard a phrase the other day of "portfolio career"...essentially making a living by working a number of jobs part-time. Maybe an avenue to consider for yourself? Best of luck with whatever you do and drop us a messege if you want any advice about working in mental healthcare
Anybody able to offer anything? on 13:34 - May 13 by SouperJim
With respect, depends on your perspective. If he doesn't enjoy working in IT, he doesn't enjoy it. Mad to jack it in from a financial perspective perhaps, but personally I'd rather be poor and happy than wealthy and miserable.
Also, his posts suggest he's in his twenties. Now is the time to find a career path you'll enjoy, suck up the short-term hurt for longer term happiness. If he sticks with a career he doesn't enjoy purely for financial gain, in 10 years time he could be on the bones of his bum in terms of happiness but with financial commitments that mean he can no longer afford to change direction.
Good points - particularly given his age.
Also he'll be in a career competing with people who enjoy it more than him. Up against them, what chance does he have of grinding it out and actually developing a good and rewarding career?
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Anybody able to offer anything? on 15:43 - May 13 with 1453 views
Anybody able to offer anything? on 14:55 - May 13 by No_Moore_Kieffer
No major financial responsibilities. The usual ones, e.g. phone contract, car costs, and I give money to my mum every month to help cover the costs of me living at home, but in terms of bills, mortgages etc. I've got nothing.
I'd prefer something outside of IT if possible, even if it's just a temporary break to clear my head and re-evaluate whether or not it's what I want long term.
The ideal time to get out there and try something. Parents are usually pretty good at supporting positive change!! Would suggest something like a 'making do' job isn't the way to go, that's not being disrespectful to manual or un-skilled work, just not easy to change again or normally the right environment to progress out.
As a baseline thought process - Go for what you want to do and the money will follow. Might need to work hard and be patient, but it works.
Plumbers, everyone needs one, no-one seems to be able to find a good one! - there you go, get qualified!! (can always double up as a Porn Star if it doesn't work out)
Anybody able to offer anything? on 15:02 - May 13 by DanTheMan
Sounds like you've caught the Office Space syndrome.
Honestly not too sure what to suggest, being a software developer myself it's hard to advise you on what other opportunities are about. Just my personal experience, when I did suffer burnout, I was a lot better off when I worked somewhere that gave a damn about it's devs. Especially right now when there are not nearly enough of them to go around so companies are all offering pretty good perks beyond just money.
If you don't want to do an office job though, you could maybe try and become an apprentice somewhere? Maybe save up a little to give yourself some wiggle room if you do decide to quit and try something that won't pay as well.
An alternative option if you've got the stomach for it would be to do something like the Open University but it sounds like you want something a bit more "hands on".
This is, I believe, excellent advice. OP, you're a young fella but you work in one of the very few spaces in the UK in our region which is growing and growing. I suggest that you go to work for another company that does the same/something similar as your current employer, that way you may indeed find out if it is just a bad company or if the industry itself doesnt suit you.
As I say, try Cooper Lomaz. Also Modis.
In the spirit of reconciliation and happiness at the end of the Banter Era (RIP) and as a result of promotion I have cleared out my ignore list. Look forwards to reading your posts!
Anybody able to offer anything? on 13:22 - May 13 by chicoazul
OP, I am a recruiter specialising in vacancies across East Anglia, or in other words someone who makes money when people change jobs. You say you have a job in IT and I assume you also have some good qualifications so please let me say this; you would be *utterly* mad to throw that away to work as a labourer or car mechanic. Maybe youre having a bad day or a bad time but I wholeheartedly recommend staying in IT even if you do change jobs, there are going to be more and more opportunities for a young fella like you in East Anglia around Norwich and Cambridge. If you still want to move, speak to a recruitment company called Cooper Lomaz.
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