New job not going so well

falko89

So day 1 in new job and I hate it, At the interview I was asked about all my experience, even told I am more qualified and experienced that 90% of his work force, I was prepared for a bit of a drop down in skill levels, so in I go, given a job that requires no skill or experience, think of a solicitor being stuck as a secretary as an example, I knew a few of the guys from another job I had, they said I was stupid for taking a job in there and they where serious, upon leaving today I got asked if I will be in tomorrow, they have a high staff turn around and those there at present seem to take pride in the fact they are sticking it out even though its horrible. So don't know what to do? I haven't sent in my JSA form yet, do I just leave and say nothing and hope I don't get caught out? Do I stick it out but make getting another job number 1 priority? I'd love to know who the bright spark was that said "Something better is around the corner" From my 1st job each job since has been a steady decline until I am at the stage now where my skills are irrelevant.

Emmzi

so you have been posting about being depressed about not having a job for weeks and weeks now.

it's easier to get a job when you are in a job, than when you are on the dole.

swallow it.

falko89

Emmzi wrote: »

so you have been posting about being depressed about not having a job for weeks and weeks now.

it's easier to get a job when you are in a job, than when you are on the dole.

swallow it.

Yes I have, but choice is which is less depressing? Thats what I have to decide.

marybelle01

If the solicitor was redundant, had no work, lived in a place that is impossible to get out of, and has no prospect of getting another job in a long time if ever - then yes, I would say that they have to suck it up.

cte1111

Many of us have been in positions in the past where we are not using our skills and experience. I've gone from a project management job paying £500 per day to an accounts assistant job paying £8 an hour where I did photocopying and filing, it's just life I'm afraid.

Keep going, the first day is often the worst. And there is nothing stopping you carrying on looking for more appealing work or updating your other skills to ensure you are as employable as possible.

Emmzi

falko89 wrote: »

Yes I have, but choice is which is less depressing? Thats what I have to decide.

The one most likely to be short term which is keeping the job. In my mind it is not even a decision. Plus y'know, benefit fraud, etc....

Northerness

Change your point of view.

If I'm in a situation with people I don't get on with, or doing a mundane task - I treat it as a game!

Once I started a new job and was told that one lady was particularly difficult to get on with - so I made it my mission to get her to REALLY like me! It worked and no-one could understand how I got on with her so well when she was such a difficult person. I had a lot of fun doing that.

Try not to take things to heart, if you believe you enjoy it - you will. Knowing you can get out when you want can be a strength to get you through, don't actually quit though. Think how great it is that you're being paid to do something easy and look for other, more exciting jobs in the mean time : )

falko89

marybelle01 wrote: »

If the solicitor was redundant, had no work, lived in a place that is impossible to get out of, and has no prospect of getting another job in a long time if ever - then yes, I would say that they have to suck it up.

Sadly I think your right, My skills are no longer required around here, all the local companies doing specialist carpentry have closed, so I either suck it up doing basic stuff or I retrain. Imagine having a camera focusing on you all day, with the boss watching to make sure your working!! Never in any job have I had that until now.

VfM4meplse

falko89 wrote: »

Sadly I think your right, My skills are no longer required around here, all the local companies doing specialist carpentry have closed, so I either suck it up doing basic stuff or I retrain.

Or keep the day job and develop your own business as a sideline?

kelpie35

I personally would be thankful that I had a job.

At least you are in employment, earning your own money, which allows you to enjoy life.

Stick in and you will thankful for the opportunity to be able to work.

Something better might come along very soon.

dandelionclock30

I'd probably stick it out for some recent experience and something upto date for your c.v.
People say its easier to get a job when your in a job and this seems to be universally accepted, even though I personally have never found this to be correct.
What is the job doing if you dont mind me asking?