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Old 13-08-2013, 21:52
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Mmmmmmm, Read it again and you will see that I was, at the time, LOOKING FOR A JOB. That job has now happened and I subsequently hate it. I would suggest to you that the posts are totally unrelated. Looking for a job- in a job I hate, not really the same are they.....Dear god, and I'm asking you for advise !!!
Exactly the same - should you work or not.

You just need to transpose the first answers as the overall premise has not changed. Should you work when you already have money? Only you can decide. Most people who have answered have said no. You are, of course, free to keep asking the same question in as many ways as you like, but don't expect different answers.

Maybe stick with it a while, it might get better. May I ask what the job is? I'm sorry that so far some of the replies from people have been quite rude and unhelpful, that's pretty typical of the advice forum
That's a pretty disappointing response - and actually not true. Lots of people gets useful and helpful responses on here. But there is a point where no more advice can be given when things are going round in circles.
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Old 13-08-2013, 21:56
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Very good question...I suppose I got to the point of thinking I should get a job, being on a 6 month holiday is not all its cracked up to be......everywhere I went during the week, was full of pensioners of layabouts....Pride and self respect were also factor. I thought about working for myself, but never came up with a viable solution...hence getting a job and not liking it.
Fair enough, seems reasonable - pride, self-respect, stopping boredom setting in all make sense for wanting to continue to work. But if the current job's making you depressed and its affecting your family life, do the former upsides outweigh the downsides?

I'm not saying just give up work all together, but it sounds like you have the space and time you need to not need to work just now and actually find something you want to do, and not just pick up and tolerate the first thing that comes along.
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Old 13-08-2013, 22:02
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Maybe stick with it a while, it might get better. May I ask what the job is? I'm sorry that so far some of the replies from people have been quite rude and unhelpful, that's pretty typical of the advice forum
Repair engineer of healthcare equipment, within the homes of generally very unwell clients. I'm a little to sensitive for the position I think. Thanks for your kind words though.
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Old 13-08-2013, 22:06
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Fair enough, seems reasonable - pride, self-respect, stopping boredom setting in all make sense for wanting to continue to work. But if the current job's making you depressed and its affecting your family life, do the former upsides outweigh the downsides?

I'm not saying just give up work all together, but it sounds like you have the space and time you need to not need to work just now and actually find something you want to do, and not just pick up and tolerate the first thing that comes along.
Thats good advise, but I waited for 6 months for a viable position. When nothing arrived I plump for this current role, thought I would give it a try through desperation really.
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Old 13-08-2013, 22:22
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Is the £500k in your bank account a debit balance?
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Old 13-08-2013, 22:33
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Exactly the same - should you work or not.

You just need to transpose the first answers as the overall premise has not changed. Should you work when you already have money? Only you can decide. Most people who have answered have said no. You are, of course, free to keep asking the same question in as many ways as you like, but don't expect different answers.


That's a pretty disappointing response - and actually not true. Lots of people gets useful and helpful responses on here. But there is a point where no more advice can be given when things are going round in circles.
Sorry, I know a lot of people on here do get helpful information and advice, myself included as I've had some really helpful and nice replies to a couple of my threads lately, but some people seem to post threads and get a lot of rude replies and I thought some of the ones the OP of this thread had got (being called a troll) were a little bit mean.
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Old 14-08-2013, 00:33
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I have never before posted a thread about being in a job I hate.
And if your saying otherwise, may I correct you and call anyone who disagrees with me a liar, and indeed a Troll !!!!!
well you could, nut IMO you would be wrong, it would be more correct to call them Flamers
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Old 14-08-2013, 10:17
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Sorry, I know a lot of people on here do get helpful information and advice, myself included as I've had some really helpful and nice replies to a couple of my threads lately, but some people seem to post threads and get a lot of rude replies and I thought some of the ones the OP of this thread had got (being called a troll) were a little bit mean.
The OP also called anyone who disagrees with him a liar and a troll (despite saying he doesn't know what it means) so it's pretty even.
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Old 14-08-2013, 12:23
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I'd say stick at the job because you're always more employable when you're in work. But there is no harm in looking for other jobs straight away. I've moved a couple of times very quickly but so long as you give good reasons - be positive not negative e.g. looking for a bigger challenge, want to work for a company that has long term career prospects, rather than just saying you hated the job/company/pay etc.
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Old 14-08-2013, 14:20
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I appreciate that, but not sure how long I can stick it...I'm starting to get depressed and it is also effecting my family life. My first job was straight from school and lasted 21 years until redundancy, I then had a couple of temporary positions lasting 6 months apiece now this 1... I thought if I can do 6 months it would at least show i gave it a try.
So from 5-16 you were in school. Then from 16 - 37 you were in work at your first job. Well you have spent most of your life as a worker, and even though you are depressed, people are saying stick it out. In this culture, you have to be in work or else you are a worthless piece of crap, even if your depressed! Even though you have said you do not like it, and if what you say is true you are clearly not work shy. But still, be chained to this job and this ethic, the very one that is now depressing.

Quit your job and be happy, one day you will be dead.
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Old 14-08-2013, 17:56
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Another day done..........pheewwww !
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Old 14-08-2013, 19:08
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If you have £500k go freelance or start your own business. There's no point in trying to do something that's getting you down.
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Old 14-09-2013, 10:17
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Another month done.......
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Old 14-09-2013, 10:44
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Another month done.......
Try doing it for four and half years.

Sure there are others who have done a job they hate for a lifetime.
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Old 14-09-2013, 10:50
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If I had half a million in the bank and no mortgage I would buy two or three properties and live off the rent income. I would also buy run-down properties cheap and do them up and either re-sell or rent out. That's what I would do.
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Old 14-09-2013, 11:25
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Just wave a wad of cash at your boss Loadsamoney style and say "'scuse me Squire. I couldn't help but notice that I am considerably more richer than yaou.".

Then set fire to a pile of cash in his office thus trapping him in his hell and freeing you from yours at the same time.
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Old 14-09-2013, 11:29
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Until you get another job

Seriously, if you start dipping in and out of jobs, that will look bad on your CV anyway.
Whats the rule on declaring jobs on a cv? We were having this discussion about my cousin who always has a job but rarely stays longer than a few months in each job. Her cv must be pages long by now but show shes not reliable yet she always manages to find more jobs.
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Old 14-09-2013, 12:43
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Could be worse my friend, you could be on JSA. Count your blessings not your misfortunes.
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Old 16-09-2013, 17:30
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Just got this week to do, then I've booked a weeks holiday in the sun. Soon as I return on the Monday, my notice will be going in. Then start a nice little part time job the week after, assuming they let me leave with a weeks notice that is. I've never actually seen or signed a contract so no idea of required notice as yet. Ill then take my time looking for the right position while still doing the part time job.
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Old 16-09-2013, 17:39
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Just got this week to do, then I've booked a weeks holiday in the sun. Soon as I return on the Monday, my notice will be going in. Then start a nice little part time job the week after, assuming they let me leave with a weeks notice that is. I've never actually seen or signed a contract so no idea of required notice as yet. Ill then take my time looking for the right position while still doing the part time job.
That's thrilling. Thanks so much for updating.
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Old 16-09-2013, 19:27
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That's thrilling. Thanks so much for updating.

Not sure if those are sincere words or your taking the p9ss, either way, thanks for your reply !!
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Old 16-09-2013, 22:52
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OP...I'm not sure if you're genuine but I too have a little money, obviously not as much as you allege to have but what I would NEVER do is reveal an amount for two reasons.

1) In these hard times it's rubbing people's noses in it that you say you have money and they might not.
2) It's vulgar to "show off" about it then whinge about the job that you are lucky to have.
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Old 17-09-2013, 12:12
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If you hate your job so much and don't need the money then let somebody who wants to do it have it. There must be hundreds unemployed who would jump at the chance.
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Old 17-09-2013, 14:04
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Whats the rule on declaring jobs on a cv? We were having this discussion about my cousin who always has a job but rarely stays longer than a few months in each job. Her cv must be pages long by now but show shes not reliable yet she always manages to find more jobs.
The gaps will be noticed I'd think.
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Old 18-09-2013, 17:27
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OP...I'm not sure if you're genuine but I too have a little money, obviously not as much as you allege to have but what I would NEVER do is reveal an amount for two reasons.

1) In these hard times it's rubbing people's noses in it that you say you have money and they might not.
2) It's vulgar to "show off" about it then whinge about the job that you are lucky to have.
My intention was to state the facts, that's all, sorry if it seemed like I was bragging or indeed showing off, nothing could be further from reality.
If you knew me you would quickly realise that I'm the last person to want to show off, preferring instead a quiet life well away from the limelight.
I like nothing more than walking my dog through our secluded woodland, just enjoying the sounds and smells that
trigger the senses.
Again, I apologies if my description lead you to think of me in a negative way.
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