I'm too clever for my job - and my manager says so

buglawton

blueandwhiterose wrote: »

My response is rational and normal. The job market right now is very good. There are many opportunities for growth should one choose to go for it - it's up to the individual to make that choice.

So you've answered your own initial question.

blueandwhiterose

buglawton wrote: »

So you've answered your own initial question.

Are you telling me to shut up?

Les79

blueandwhiterose wrote: »

Are you telling me to shut up?

No, buglawton (and me, I made the same point in isolation to theirs) is telling you that you have answered your own question in the part we both quoted.

TyreLever

Les79 wrote: »

That's a very strange response to someone who has just given you some advice. You may not agree with Ja7188, but the truth of the matter is that you are in a job (it isn't an easy job market right now) and you are relatively stable in that the boss likes you/thinks you are good.

It is a really good platform for you to build upon, and in that respect I think Ja7188's advice is sound (if not a little shallow, as in lacking depth).

I suspect that the problem may be in your head here though.... More so after that response to Ja7188.

This 100%.

Ja7188 wrote: »

Your last post just adds weight to my theory that the problem is very probably you - rather than actually addressing my points, you dismiss them as 'incoherent babbling'. Is it really your idea of 'rational and normal' behaviour to attempt to attack or discredit anyone who questions you? Your interest and/ or ability to address simple points does not exactly paint a picture of the intelligent individual you clearly consider yourself to be.

Also, nothing in your original posts offers up anything as to why your history is checkered, other than to make it clear that you believe it to be for reasons outside of your control and hence not your fault. My question therefore still stands - whose fault was it?

There's no "probably" about it. The correct word to use is "definitely", assuming that this thread is actually for real. I'd post what I think of OP just from this thread, but my messages would get deleted and my account terminated.

robatwork

If your hair trigger attitude displayed here is reflected in real life, then you're not half as clever as your manager thinks you are.

Also you will find in "academia" to which you so eloquently refer, checkered is an American spelling. Not a heinous mistake but one so bright must never be closed to learning.

/fingerwagmodeoff

Kayalana99

blueandwhiterose wrote: »

Are you telling me to shut up?

Even if you are clever, attitude and immaturity are showing through on this post. To be honest I'm wondering if this is a wind up?

Personally I feel I'm in the same boat, I work in a warehouse and there are fair few and far between who I feel I can have a decent conversation with. No offence to them as they are a lovely lot, but I often find myself having the same repeated conversation with people as they have nothing else to talk about, along with the same moan and groan about the job...again repeating what they told me last week...

But I take pride in my job, it's decent hours/pay, and it works really well for me around the children, and I'm also studying for a degree.

I hate to blow my own trumpet but I do feel to 'smart' for this role, but at the same time I don't have any qualifications or experience as yet to get the role/position I would be better suited for - and if I did, I would start at the bottom and I'm not naive enough to think I'd feel just as out of place in the new role but the other way round until I gained experience and worked myself up.

Your option is to apply for jobs and hope someone takes a chance on you, or get your head down and train for something that interests you....or create your own business! :T

xapprenticex

This is a wind-up thread guys.

ThemeOne

Many people struggle with simple tasks such as prioritising, decision taking, initiative, effective use of technology etc so your colleagues are nothing unusual in my experience, and no amount of training will improve them.

You are lucky if your manager praises you and respects your abilities. Many managers hate managing people who are obviously able, as it makes them feel insecure.

My advice is therefore to stay where you are for a while. Even if you were to move elsewhere, you might find it surprisingly similar.

I would ignore the amateur psychology offered up by some others on the thread. Unfortunately new posters on the employment board are viewed as guilty until proved innocent - completely contrary to forum rules.

ro2778

I was sort of in this position once, after my first degree in psychology (pretty much useless) I worked in the civil service, in the Ministry of Justice when it changed from the Department for Constitutional Affairs. I remember when it was announced that the name was changing there were cheers in the office as some of the folks there felt it sounded more badass / dystopian... I don’t know. One older guy sighed and looked over at me and told me to get out of there, otherwise before I know it, I’d wonder where my life went. So I totally uprooted, went back to uni to study medicine with the premise of seeking a greater challenge. Obviously there are many ways to challenge yourself but I don’t regret it, however I wouldn’t have been able to do that now, not only am I not so young anymore but the cost of education has sadly increased massively.

I know my aunt completed an open uni degree in her spare time and became an actuary. Not sure if it’s challenging but it certainly made her rich. Good luck whatever you decide to do!

Ja7188

I'm not sure whether this is a wind-up thread or not - I've worked with several people in the past who were never in the wrong, would refuse to admit to any shortcomings even when they were obvious to everyone else, would blame others for anything that didn't go well and would attack at the slightest sign of any criticism rather than attempting to address it - so I wouldn't rule out the possibility of the OP being genuine...