Job Hunting

Hi girl_thinking First let me/us know what subjects you have had in your Associates, and what interests you (anything, need not be related to your profession you are into). That can help me provide you a better way out. I know where you belong to. But I am unsure of your age. But going by this discussion you should be somewhere between 18-23/24. Assuming this, and the discussion of course - The Dream Job is not something that you drop on day one of your career. We arent that lucky. Right! So we have to struggle in the initial stages of our career to see the different aspects. So please dont worry on this aspect. Next, please list down what are the things in your current job that you dont appreciate - can be anything from salary to work hours or even the work atmosphere or even the ideologies. As a career consultant myself, I would definitely say - Frequent changes in your work place doe not help and neither goes well when you hunt for new jobs. Today, employers do believe that the more companies you leave, the more untrustworthy you are as that does indicate you are too impatient and non-committed to your work. 2 months is quite early to leave an organization if other things are okay. ps.: in case you need a personal advice, please PM me as we are friends already. And I am always around for my dear friends. (Note: For readers of this response - I am not doing the PM request for any monetary gains, I am only extending my support and the fact that I might be able to help/assist my friend. No reference or money will ever be involved here)

I would say you are on a path of self discovery, it sounds to me like you are still young, and since you aren't sure what you really want you have to try different things till you find what you like. I managed to build a career when I was still working and i lasted at my last job for almost 8 years, but I discovered what I really wanted was not to have to depend on anyone to sign my pay checks. Don't let yourself get down when I was in my 20's i went through 12 jobs in a two year time span its part of life.

just do what your heart tell you to do...if you wanted to be satisfied with what you do you have to find the job that makes you happy and contented...

You will find something - have faith! Sometimes it takes awhile to find the job that is right for you. Have you considered online colleges? Some employers will also pay for you to attend and get your degree.

A hard fact is that as humans, we will never be contented with anything. That's why happiness seems too far away. It's okay to explore what you really want in life, go from job to job and see where you can be happy and contented. As for me, I never had that option since I badly need the job and I had to help financially in the family, what with all the debts we incurred when I was still in college. In our country, we really can't go anywhere unless we have a Bachelor's Degree or even a Master's Degree. Opportunities are too scarce especially in this city I live in. Maybe, if you really, really want something, try to stay at an okay job first, where you could also be given a chance to take some additional school units and finish a degree in no time, especially if that degree is what's needed to get your dream job. But, if it seems too far-fetched, just look for a job that will make you happy and be decided as early as possible on what you truly want. Good luck!

Hey! I know how you feel, cause I feel like I cant be content myself. I have got a job for several months now and I like the place I work, I like my coworkers but I feel Im missing on my potential somewhat. I would like to have a job in research and development. In something progressive. But those jobs are sought after I guess. And it is not easy to land a job in such a field. So Im looking for something new constantly. A little bit extra money could not hurt either. Therefore I think you should keep looking for a better job and better opportunity to use your talents and employ them for the greater good and remember it is never too late to get an education.

I was like that before. I ended up resigning my job because I was not enjoying it anymore and thought that it was not what I wanted. But now, I'm getting older and I learned how to value my work and the time. I have been wasting my time a lot. I force myself to stay at my work for a purpose of surviving in this world and for reaching all my goals in life. This is not the job I want but what keeps me staying here is that because of financial needs and for my future as well. Iunderstand how you feel and I hope you find the right job for you. Learn to appreciate what you have and go for it for a couple of years or so.

I am sorry that you are having a hard time finding a job that will make you happy. I know that it is hard to find work when you do not have a college degree. I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Studies (teaching pre-school) and I am having a hard time finding work. I do not have the experience and no one wants to give me a chance. Can you go back to college and get a degree? I think college is a great place to find yourself.

good day girl_thinking, with reference to your topic, it is really hard to look and find a job which you can be perfectly fit. as we all know, every job has their own imperfection. although you found it nice and perfect for you at first. sooner or later, you will find some defects on it. as a result, you will feel a bit unhappy. and there are times, you feel hesitant at first, but slowly you realized that the job and your employer are both fit to the post that you are looking for. hence, you cannot judge at your first sight on the job and on the employer. thus trouble do comes when you are already trapped at the middle. from their you can see what is really perfect for you. just like what you have had encountered. that you have some regrets after working in a span of 2 months. and now, you are again in the process of hunting another job. perhaps, at this point, try to do a little soul search. examining what things will bring you happiness. is it really the new job that you are hunting or an online home based job that can really give your heart and mind a piece of relaxation. sometimes, it is not the offline job that we want, hence, it can somehow be found on the either way around. hope you can end on a sound decision that can really bring you true happiness.

Happiness can be found deep inside our hearts. Sometimes you have to turn your thinking into positive one for you to be able to like the work you are into. When finiding a job, make sure that before you grab it, you really like it cause there are chances you might end up like that-resigning from a job you never expected... why not save money first before leaving the company if you really didn't like being there. It's good to leave with money at hand before shifting to another job you want...

Umh, if you are not happy with current job, better find another job. However, the advice is dont change a job regularly... I hope you will get a good job soon.