Do you think I should change my job?
By rytnlxm
@rytnlxm (310)
China
July 30, 2008 3:16am CST
Hello,everyone.My job is system analyse and I have work in this company for about one month.My major is electronic business,but I don't like to sit before the laptop all day.What was worse,the content of my job is so boring,all about the information system.I want to look a job like international trade,but most firm need the job seeker have correlative experience. The biggest problem is it is hard for the new graduate student to obtian employement.What should I do?Is changing job a good choice?Could you give some advice?Thank you.
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8 responses
@ishralene09 (2260)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
I think you should stick a little bit more, about six months. Six months is already considered a good experience. I myself had a hard time obtaining a job, and I am a fresh graduate. Calculate first the chances of you landing another job. Then if the odds are positive for you, then go. It's really hard to let go of a job nowadays, even if you don't like it. How I wish I had a job.
@rytnlxm (310)
• China
30 Jul 08
It is really a hard decision.I know that it is hard for us to get a suitable job,so I have think about it for a long time.I always be a diligent girl,but this job make me different.I don't want to do anything about my job.After so many years study,I want to do something that I am good for.Thank you for your advice.
@ishralene09 (2260)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
Me too. Maybe that's the reason why I don't have a job right now, because I don't want to get a job for the purpose of just getting a job, but to further my experience and skills with a job that I truly love and know can do better in it everyday. I respect your decision. You're such a good girl. I salute you. Have a nice day!
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
30 Jul 08
Looking at your post, you indicated that you are a fresh graduate.
This is the best time to be changing jobs.
If the current one is not one of your interest, then look around for jobs that relate to your interests. Join them to experience what it is like to be working in something which currently intrigues you.
Then make the decision to stay with your interest, or stay with a job that pays to put food on the table.
Cos with youth on your side, you will have the energy to pursue your dreams.
Just one thing you have to bear in mind though. Jumping to a job that is not part of the scope of your certification, you will have to bear with a lower pay. But the rewards are well worth it.
Think of it as a sort of investment in your career. If you are interested in what you are working, you will be pretty successful where your career will be.
All the best to your job search.
@rytnlxm (310)
• China
30 Jul 08
Hello,ahgong.It is a long time for me to persuade myself to find a new job.I don't care the low pay,what I really care is I can find fun in my job.Because I spend the most precious time in a day to do that.I don't want it is no sence to me.Thank you for your advice.You give me power.
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
31 Jul 08
Thanks for the best response. Appreciate it.
I do hope you are able to find your career soon. The first few years after graduation is the best to explore around to find your niche and settle down.
Cos once you settle down, there will be great inertia to change job. Then you will be sort of stuck for the rest of your working life.
All the best in your search!
@nilzerous1 (2434)
• India
31 Jul 08
It looks like you are not enjoying your present job as you dislike sitting before the laptop day long. But as you have mentioned finding a job is not that easy particularly without much work experience. So for the time being stay at your own trade and try for something that is close to your field of interest. Once you manage to get it somehow, go for it. International Trade looks like a very interesting job. Wish you every success.
@mulo1986 (7)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
For me my advice to you is that you stay with your job first because in this day finding a job is very difficult. now if you realy cannot afford to stay on your job you must stay with your decision that you will resign and afford the consequence of fnding a diffuclt job
@highlyclever (1111)
• United States
15 Aug 08
Three weeks have elapsed. Have you made a decision on what to do about your job? Or has your current employment become more interesting?
@rytnlxm (310)
• China
16 Aug 08
Hi,highlyclever.I still dislike this job,but there really were some changes.I began to accept the real life.And I have found what I really want to do.I am now tring my best to learn English,and waiting for the chance.Once the chance is coming,I will take advantage of it.Mylot opened my horizon and I do want to make my life more colorful.I am not sure if I can do it but I have tried at least.
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@polaris714 (607)
• Philippines
16 Aug 08
If you are not happy then look for the job that matches your interests. Its sad to look back over the years and wish that you had followed your heart years back when you had the chance. Since you are a fresh graduate as you mentioned, now is the time to start, so start right and find the career path that is perfect for you.
@rytnlxm (310)
• China
16 Aug 08
Thank you polaris714.I have decided to change my job but it will take time for me to prepare for the new one.I want to do some job about English ,since my major is not English it is hard for me to get a job like that.So the only thing I need to do is improve my speaking English and show the Hr. that I can do the job well.I have download skype ,a online chatting tools,want to speak English with foreign friend whose mother language is English,but it is not well-off because I was refused when I request to build a connection.I don't know whether I am wrong to choose a hard way and when I can succeed.
@alokn99 (5717)
• India
30 Jul 08
I'ts always good to have a job that interests us the most, but sometimes difficult to get it. While you should actively look for the openings in the field that interests you, I feel syou should not give up your present jobb till you find a new one. A break in the career with a gap will make it more difficult for you to get a new job.
@inapaulineabelon (277)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
if you want a job relating to international trade, maybe you can study again on this course..but if you dont want to go to school again, maybe you can have a crash course on this, say for a month or two..but my advise is, try to appreciate your job for now...maybe 1 month is not enough to decide whether you move out of your company and find another one...just a thought though...its still your call at the end..
@rytnlxm (310)
• China
30 Jul 08
Hi,inapaulineabelon.That is what my dad said to me.I think it for a long time,and I think I have no interest in this kind of work.The reason I take this job is I like this city,and this is the only job I can find when I was at my college.BTW,my college is in another city.Sometimes,I ask myself do you really like international trade?Maybe it attract you because it is unknow to you.So it puzzle me quiet a long time.Thank you for your advice.