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omega3dave

I have been stung by turning down a job role for a manager that I loved. Less than 2 months later he was no longer my manager and unlikely to ever be again. He talked me into staying as I am (was) his best and I talked myself into staying because I loved my manager and he would look after me but there are always things outside of his control. Now unfortunately my new manager isn't anything like him and the new one is a different type of guy to work with. Every single day I regret not leaving. It is still raw so probably on my mind more and renewed anger following the news of his resignation before christmas!

thanks for sharing. I feel for you. I too could feel this way in few months time if I stay where I am

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Equally nothing stops a new employer/manager from telling you just want you 'need' to hear and then x week's/months doing one themselves leaving you in as much a vulnerable position.

Of course I'll go and play with my new toy, but just because there is a new job doesn't mean you are now away from falling between the bar stools.

In the summer I had a nice number when I started a new job with a supervisor who firstly had the attitude of 'it is what is' on the exciting new challenge of work, we were meant to be doing, within a few weeks none of us could really be trusted and we ended up looking on while the supervisor did it all, a little like you (albeit in a temp capacity) couldn't appreciate 'bored out of my skull' I made a move. Two massive and very regretful slips later and one completely not get over able - latest was when your colleagues are getting written warnings for not pulling into work because of being shown up by a colleague who travels so far, imagine how exactly they gel to you then when running to the boss isn't an option.

Boredom has a lot to answer for. And can never replace a good loyal boss, who is always going to be in your corner for you.

getmore4less

omega3dave wrote: »

is new role, they not had someone with my engineering discipline, electrical design, for 5 years

Along with other things you have said this gives a lot of scope to make this your job.

I would be looking at the product portfolio and future plans for opportunities to be creative and innovative to rebuild the in house skill set.

You can still utilize outside expertise to deliver when needed, either skills or time until there is enough work to expand the electrical part of the business.

depending on the product line there may have been opportunities that have been missed because of the lack of expertise in house.