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Why am I still working here?
Asked by Youknowme
I work at an office. I am part time. I have a 5 month old and a boyfriend in the Army. I don't make that much money and I get no respect. I run the office and I know they would be lost with out me. I can't just up and leave. I am stuck! Should I ask to get full time or should I just go? I have been here for 2 years and no change.
Asked by Youknowme
I work at an office. I am part time. I have a 5 month old and a boyfriend in the Army. I don't make that much money and I get no respect. I run the office and I know they would be lost with out me. I can't just up and leave. I am stuck! Should I ask to get full time or should I just go? I have been here for 2 years and no change.
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Have you spoken with your boss about your concerns? Perhaps they do not know that you are unhappy. After two years, you should have had the opportunity for a performance review at which point you can request a raise. Why not polish up that resume and start looking elsewhere for another job? Why *can't* you up and leave? It is always easier to find a job when you are already employed. Since you are working part time, you should have the time to interview elsewhere. Why go full time at a place where you feel you get no respect? No need to take on extra hours of torture. Get your resume together and start searching monster.com or Yahoo Jobs. Start asking around about jobs. You can find something better if you look!
Have you spoken with your boss about your concerns? Perhaps they do not know that you are unhappy. After two years, you should have had the opportunity for a performance review at which point you can request a raise. Why not polish up that resume and start looking elsewhere for another job? Why *can't* you up and leave? It is always easier to find a job when you are already employed. Since you are working part time, you should have the time to interview elsewhere. Why go full time at a place where you feel you get no respect? No need to take on extra hours of torture. Get your resume together and start searching monster.com or Yahoo Jobs. Start asking around about jobs. You can find something better if you look!
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If they need you as bad as you say than ask for full time. You deserve that after two years.
Answered by Shae
Answered by Shae
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I would start looking for another job. Don't quit or until you have something else lined up.
Answered by chickey_soup
Answered by chickey_soup
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I would start putting your resume out there for another place. When you get a position, give them two weeks notice. If they want you to stay on tell them you what you are being offered at the other position and they would have to go above that to ensure that you stay.
Answered by Midwest
Answered by Midwest
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If you run the office and are as indispensable as you claim, then ask for a full time position- you're sure to get it!
Answered by xarmywife
Answered by xarmywife
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You should leave. Your skills are highly desired elsewhere.
Answered by inaru816
Answered by inaru816
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If you are working full time, and have a part time job, you have time to look for work before quitting.
Go try to find another job. See if you can get a better deal out there in the work-marketplace. If you can, quit. If you can't, don't.
-->Adam
Answered by Adam L
Answered by Adam L
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If you get no respect, why on earth would you want to work there full time?? Find another job & give your 2 weeks' notice.
Answered by Quarter Midget Mom
Answered by Quarter Midget Mom
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It seems to me that after two years they would have at least made you full time and gave you some advancement. I would be looking but don't just up and leave before you at least have a couple of good prospects. You don't want to be stuck with no job at all. Start looking around discretely and see what's out there. You may find something a whole lot better.
Good Luck!
Answered by jwsou812
Answered by jwsou812
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The first mistake you make is thinking you cannot be replaced.
I bet they will survive if you leave. Do not fool yourself.
Find a better job to start in two weeks, and give them two weeks notice.
They will be fine, and if not, then they are not competant to begin with and you are carrying more of the load than you probably should.
Answered by jmanadab
Answered by jmanadab
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First keep working there, but on the side start a website business. This way in the long run you can quit your job, but still have the income. This way you can work from home.
Take a look on http://www.moneyaside.com They have some articles about this. No Tricks Just Tips
Answered by cada
Answered by cada
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No one can answer that question but you. What are you willing to put up with? Or maybe you could keep the job for now, while you are currently looking for a new one. When you find a new one, then let that one go.
Answered by tilishabingo
Answered by tilishabingo
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You're still working there because you clearly don't care that first and foremost comes your dignity and self-respect. Get that back, and guaranteed others will show you some too.
Not trying to be harsh, but you're crazy for sticking through a situation that is not beneficial to your well-being. Especially if its some sucky job with mediocre pay and dopey people. Good luck..
Answered by catgrace610
Answered by catgrace610
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yeah ask for full time and a raise if they say no then leave
Answered by Wondering Mind
Answered by Wondering Mind
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What do you want? That's the question. Is a full time position at your current job the best you can imagine for yourself? If not, start looking - But you should be smart about it.
Don't just quit. Put some time into the decision. Choose your next job carefully - give some thought to what you'd like to be doing in the future.
Search the job listings on Monster.com. Search anything you think would be interesting - even if you're not qualified for some of the jobs now, you might discover something you want to do in the future.
Do you have a degree? If not, you should start working on one, even if you have to take night classes or do it online. A degree will open up a whole new world of opportunities for you.
Stop thinking of work as a 'job' and start thinking of it as a career that you have to build on. Your future is in your hands! Good luck!
Answered by Phibnax
Answered by Phibnax
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well if you are not happy anymore or dont get any respect just leave that office couse you dont deserve it find a job that you like and happy for!but if you are needed in the office well stay,you should tell your manager of increasing your salary,couse office is not only an office there should be a team run the office not only one person or two but all the employee.and all work are the same its like food you will keep it eating it again and again.. work you will do it again and again...
Answered by jeri o
Answered by jeri o
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The reason you're still there is that you're afraid of change! We all are. We are better in a situation we are familiar with, than in a new situation/ job whose variable we can not predict.
You're going to move on, either when things would get really bad for you at the current job, or when the change would appeal to you more than the comfort of your current situation.
About your employer: talk to them first !
They might not need a full-time position for what you do, or they simply may not know you want a full time job (after all, having a small child, might require you a lot of time and flexibility).
Request a meeting with the manager of the company or whoever makes the decisions there.
Prepare for your meeting: know what you're going to say and prepare your arguments: how you don't feel respected-> be prepared to give examples of situations; what responsibilities you handle; how dependable you are; how knowledgable; how you appreciate the company's understanding for flexibility given that you're a mother; bring up your results- things you've done really well; how you avoided the company paying penalties for late payments or whatever is that you do.
Sometimes accomplishments are not what we build and add value to, but what we do to avoid the company losing money, by keeping it in compliance with laws and doing things right.
Keep the dialogue business-friendly. It's easy to let frustrations out and it would definitely turn into a bad meeting. Focus on the purpose: to turn your job into full-time, not to blame you employer for not doing it so far (especially if you don't know their reasons)
If your employer, won't or can't give you a full-time job you should consider looking for another job. Good office and customer service skills are in demand.
Start by updating your resume and then go (don't apply online-go there in person with a resume- you need to be seen) to a staffing company (such as Office Team, Kelly Services, Randstad, Spherion...). Usually they would schedule an interview, test your skills and discuss about what your goals and preferences are.
Staffing companies do part-time/full-time temps, temps-to-hire and direct placements.
They would also know what's the job market in the area, and would be able to give you advice about your resume, your approach to job search.
Other than that, have a friend or someone you trust, proofread your resume and make sure it's free of spelling erros, and it doesn't contain abreviations.
The next step is to make your plan: where would you post your resume and apply for jobs( careerbuilder, monster, local sites, industry specific sites, local newspaper) Keep track of all the jobs you apply for. Follow-up on your applications.
When you get interviews dress appropriately, make sure you know at least basic information about the company you apply for. Follow-up interviews with a thank-you letter.
I hope this helps!
Alina Gilmore
Answered by Alina G
Answered by Alina G
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Good luck
Answered by Dave
Answered by Dave
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I would find me a new position. The precedence has been set already...if you are not receiving any respect at the moment, you will not receive any respect if you were full-time. Additionally, you have been working there two years with my upward mobility. Chances are you will be stuck there in a full-time position, as well. Find a new position would be my suggestion.
Answered by Nisha
Answered by Nisha
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My husband is overseas as well and I'm about to have my 2nd child with him, 4 total. I have no choice to work from home. I can't stand being away from my kids. Jennifer
Answered by theosharatos
Answered by theosharatos
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I used to be like that before but then I woke up. My current boss is the reason behind it. She empowers me. She backs me up. I have grown a lot since I started working for her. You should get respect no matter what your position is. They need you as much as you need them. Maybe, they need you more than you need them! Don't let anybody tell you your worth. YOU tell you about your worth. If you don't value yourself as much as you should then nobody else would either. You have been working there for 2 years, so, you have given them more than enough chances. If they don't respect you when you only work part time, do you REALLY want to work there full time and see their faces for more hours? I don't think you would. It is time for you to look for another job and then move on.
Answered by Caitlyn
Answered by Caitlyn
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You're not "stuck". You work for this company, (they don't work for you). Change your attitude, and enjoy your work. You'll be amazed when things begin to change after you do. Show that you like coming to work (even tho I know it's hard while you're raising your little one). Smile when you go to work, and when you come home at night. Remember how happy you were when you first got the job. You're not going to be able to change others, but you can change your reaction to them. I would focus on that and see what happens. Good luck -- and thank your boyfriend for me. I appreciate our military and I have the utmost respect for them.
Answered by me2007
Answered by me2007
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you may leave as you are not getting a lot and your baby needs your personal attention.
Answered by Rana
Answered by Rana
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You don't get what you ask for, you get what you negotiate. How will they benefit if they put you on full time? Answer that question if you want to get somewhaere.
Good luck.
Answered by TedEx
Answered by TedEx
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Look for another job, after all - you do have 2 years experience.....................
Answered by Linda D
Answered by Linda D
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I would question why you are working part time, is it because they don't have a full time or did you request part time. Also should you move to full time, will you be able to handle the work load with a 5 month old. Two years in a part time position is way too long to wait to ask for a change.
Answered by William
Answered by William
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