Would you stay in a job you hate because its convenient?

[Deleted User]

I'm in a bit of a situation where I really don't enjoy my job but trying to work out if its worth staying

The bad things are:

Lack of opportunities - Small organisation with literally only 2 employees (me and my boss who works abroad)
Due to the fact theres just two of us it is a bit of a dogs body role and i've been made to pick up responsibilities which i'm not qualified for e.g. comms/marketing work (which I don't mind) and bookkeeping (which I hate)
I'm in a tiny office on my own all day
The work is monotonous and repetitive
Sometimes I don't have enough work to do and can sit here twiddling my thumbs
Lack of security in their finances (they are financially supported by a number of different stakeholders who could pull their support at any time)
I'm finding it increasingly difficult to work with my boss (he doesn't communicate with me, seems to have taken issue with me taking leave, doesn't manage me, sends me emails expecting things to be done at the click of a finger)

Now for the good things

It pays well (26k PA for what is essentially an admin role)
The working hours are flexible
I can pretty much work from home whenever I want
I get a good amount of annual leave (28 days plus bank hols)
As I work alone I can bring the dog into the office instead of leaving him at home alone

Its got to a point where I am hating the job, have no motivation, don't even want to get up in the mornings as I don't want to go into work.

I've done the job for around 10 years now but I only joined the organisation a year ago as a full time employee. Basically I was outsourced before so was employed by a different organisation, but all the staff got made redundant and then the organisation I work for now offered to take me on full time. I thought it was the perfect solution but on reflection I think I just took the easy option and maybe a completely clean break was needed.

I've been looking at and applying for jobs, but the only jobs i'm really qualified for are admin jobs and most pay maximum 20-22k so I'd be taking quite a drop, which I could probably manage with but its not ideal.

Another thing is I have to give three months notice, which would be fine if I was in some high level role like a CEO but for admin its a bit of a joke and a hindrance when applying for jobs.

I'm not even sure what I want to gain from posting this, I guess I just wanted to get it off my chest and see if anyone has any similar experiences.

comeandgo

Yes, I have stayed in a job I dislike because the pluses are greater than the minuses, I make a lot of money travel a lot for work and have long holidays......but I can see the finishing line, I retire soon, early retirement good private pension and I know I could not have done that on lower wages so for me, yes it was worth it.

Mnd

What would you do that's an improvement. If you can find that, then do it

TELLIT01

If I hated the job then I probably wouldn't stay. I've stayed in a few jobs where I didn't get any great job satisfaction because the pay was decent and it was easy to get to.

lincroft1710

As one of the referees on those 1960s televised wrestling matches would say to a wrestler thinking about submission

"It's up to you"

Do you want to remain where you are or leap into the unknown with a £4000 loss? Remember the phrase "The other man's grass is always greener"

It's very much a personal choice.

Sea_Shell

If the job doesn't tax you mentally during the day, and you're not having to justify filling your day (autonomous) could you not enroll in a correspondence course on a subject you enjoy/are interested in and then study during the quiet periods?

Even if not an "official" course, get books from the library to expand your knowledge, on their time.

Yellow_mango

You need to be really honest to yourself about what your priorities are in life / work, what motivates you, what you enjoy.

It may be that when it comes down to it a good salary and convenient working arrangements are more important to you than job satisfaction. Or it could be that you decide you really need challenge, progression, appreciation, etc etc.

There are no right answers here. It’s about you and what makes you happy.

And it could be that you manage to find a way to meet your needs for stimulation etc outside of work (in or out of work hours) allowing you to better tolerate a less optimal working environment for the sake of other advantages (eg salary).

Once you’ve made an active choice, you may find yourself more at peace with it, even if the actual situation hasn’t changed.

[Deleted User]

Thanks for everyones replies.

Unfortunately i'm a long way off retirement and i really don't know if I can stick this out for that long! I think working on my own has been more of a struggle than I thought it would be. I worked in a small team before and although it could be a bit !!!!!y at times (was all women) at least I had people to talk to. I miss working with people so much.

I've literally been sat here in tears at times. This is the only job i've ever really known as it was my first full time job out of college, so leaving for something else is scary.

scd3scd4

My wife is in a civil servant. She neither really likes or dislikes her job. The money is ok.....maybe a little less than you.


But the positives are.


8 minutes from home with parking.
Just under 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
Flexi hours.
Pension
Because of length of service, really good full time sick pay.
Because it so near taking her own food in so never has to buy lunches. I know this is a small thing but it can add up if you are no careful and it allows her to eat healthy.

suki1964

I stayed in a job I hated, ended up having a break down in my 30s and haven't worked full time since - that was in 2000

So for me, no I wouldn't do so again

Sea_Shell

Do you have an active social life away from work? Do you have strong family relationships or big family?

If not, maybe this needs to be factored in.

If you're lonely at work AND at home, well yes that could become depressing.

Do you have any hobbies that involve others in real life (not gaming etc.)?

Do you live alone/partner/parents??