New job not going so well

cte1111

sharloid wrote: »

And then there are admin people on NMW who wish they were so lucky to be on £8 an hour!

Absolutely, I wasn't complaining the wage (although my job also required me to management accounts, bank reconciliations, VAT returns etc, otherwise wouldn't have paid £8 an hour). I was just trying to point out to the OP that it's not 'demeaning' to do some plain hard work which may be of a lower level then he would prefer.

We live within our means, save when we can and sometimes have to do work that isn't exactly what I would choose. I have now happily been able to complete my accountancy qualification, hopefully meaning I should be able to get a job which I find more fulfilling.

sweetilemon

If i were you i'd stick it out. I hate starting new jobs, broke down in tears on my first day of the job i'm in now, been there 3years. I think a job is what you make of it, i don't work because i like it i work because i like to buy nice things. You'll feel better about it on payday! And even better when you get to buy something with the money earned. In an ideal world everyone would be in their desired job using their specific qualifications and skills gained but in reality you have to take the jobs you can get! My HND is completely unrelated to my job! Its hard but if you grit your teeth, try make the best of it and think HAHA im getting paid for putting wood on a belt! Thats it! And just think of the money. Spend your time applying for jobs and enjoy the feeling that you've managed to stick the job out when others haven't.

MissSarah1972

falko89 wrote: »

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.

OMG you moan telling us all there are no jobs where you live and this that and the other and now you have a job & you are not sure you will stick it out! LOL

You are one of the lucky ones to get a job and maybe you should have thought if you wanted it when you were offered it!?

MissSarah1972

falko89 wrote: »

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

It's more depressing NOT to have a job and no £££

Get over it!

falko89

MissSarah1972 wrote: »

OMG you moan telling us all there are no jobs where you live and this that and the other and now you have a job & you are not sure you will stick it out! LOL

You are one of the lucky ones to get a job and maybe you should have thought if you wanted it when you were offered it!?

I did wonder when in the interview the actual lack of information about the role, I asked got minimal info then the subject got changed, add to that the pay was actually £1 per hour less than advertised and when I challenged this I got told that role was taken. I am happy to be working again but can't help but feel like I've been had a bit.

MissSarah1972

falko89 wrote: »

I did wonder when in the interview the actual lack of information about the role, I asked got minimal info then the subject got changed, add to that the pay was actually £1 per hour less than advertised and when I challenged this I got told that role was taken. I am happy to be working again but can't help but feel like I've been had a bit.

That would be your fault then - either take the job, do it and look for something else or you should have said 'no thats not what I thought the job was, thanks' and move on.

Taadaa

It is only the first day. If you are going to be bored, you may as well be getting paid for it.

As an aside, I bet there are plenty of solicitors that don't have the skills and experience to fulfil a secretarial role. We all have our part to play.

Kynthia

You have your own money coming in while you either look for a better job or study in the evenings for a new career.

falko89

Yeah, I'll make the most of it I guess, To early to judge yet.

sweetilemon

Work out how much you'll have earned by the end of the week...at least that will be an incentive!