I hate my new job.....

[Mr Nobody]

How much money do you make , Nobody ?

I have 3 houses, a rental house, my mom's house and my house all I can say. I guess I went for the American Dream which turned into a nightmare.

[BayGBM]

fuck the dole mate, just look for another job while your receiveing a wage frm these guys.

P.S dont get fired, you may need a reference from them..

X2.
Young people, in particular, don’t seem to realize how important it is to have solid references behind you.  We just hired a new person in my office.  It came down to two final candidates, both of whom we liked a lot.  We were ready to choose one and make an offer.  We checked the references and poor references killed one of the candidates.  In one case, they did not want to speak ill of the candidate, but they offered to let us view the contents of the person’s employment file.  It was not pretty.   This person is really screwed because they have no idea that their references are so poor.  And because the negative information is in the employment files, it will still be there even when previous bosses, quit, retire, or die.  No one who sees this information will ever hire this person!

[Montague]

...if you don't like something, it's unlikely you will be very succesful in it.

You can make a career in fitness, but the odds are somewhat stacked against you. Have to just wait and see what happens i guess.....

Few people excel in areas they detest.

And making a career in fitness can be extremely difficult – particularly depending on your location (supply & demand) unless you’re someone “special” within the industry.

There’s no 9-5 aspect, but most PT’s I’ve known bust their asses 24/7, which in many ways is a lot harder, and are just making ends meet.
And if you work as a trainer in a commercial/chain gym, many will make you sign no compete clauses prohibiting you from doing a lot of outside work.

[Butterbean]

 In one case, they did not want to speak ill of the candidate, but they offered to let us view the contents of the person’s employment file.  

I'm surprised they let you view this. 

I guess that's the way to avoid being sued for defamation?


Also to webcke, be careful what you have online that is accessible by anyone.  We were going to call a guy for an interview but his twitter picture was so ridiculous (kind of funny actually but we were looking for someone who seemed a little more mature  ) that he was out of the running as soon as we saw it.

[Montague]

I dunno know about the unemployment thing, danimal. I'm probably too proud to receive government handouts.

You’re a stand up guy, man.
There are lots of welfare pimps who leech and bleed the system, abusing the taxpayers’ “donations.”

I think your current situation exempts you from that class.
In the U.S. many company employees pay into unemployment - take a look at one of your pay stubs.
You may just be collecting your own money.

Just be careful of getting fired - as has been mentioned here quite a few times.

[Montague]

I spent 14 years doing jobs that I didn't like...unloading trucks, delivering mail, putting up mobile homes, etc.  Just have to stick it out and save your money until you're in the capacity to do what you like

I can’t believe I’m admitting this,   but I agree with “Venom” Vince.

Many people’s jobs are a means to an end.
You can either bust your ass so you can party hard on the weekend, or you can save up enough that will allow you to pursue something better – like relocating or investing $$ in a bigger (well thought out) venture.

The problems occur when the stresses of your job affect you when you’re not even there.
This happens to a lot of people, and depending on the person, it can cause some serious problems down the road that may require therapy, medication, and… uh… "self-medication."

You're too young for that bullshit, dude.

[Mr Nobody]

I can’t believe I’m admitting this,   but I agree with “Venom” Vince.

Many people’s jobs are a means to an end.
You can either bust your ass so you can party hard on the weekend, or you can save up enough that will allow you to pursue something better – like relocating or investing $$ in a bigger (well thought out) venture.

The problems occur when the stresses of your job affect you when you’re not even there.
This happens to a lot of people, and depending on the person, it can cause some serious problems down the road that may require therapy, medication, and… uh… "self-medication."

You're too young for that bullshit, dude.

X2 Vince has the guts to at least do what he likes. Although we all give him hell here

[BayGBM]

I'm surprised they let you view this.  

I guess that's the way to avoid being sued for defamation?


Also to webcke, be careful what you have online that is accessible by anyone.  We were going to call a guy for an interview but his twitter picture was so ridiculous (kind of funny actually but we were looking for someone who seemed a little more mature   ) that he was out of the running as soon as we saw it.

Very true.  I’m not inclined to research this sort of thing (who has time to play online detective?) but two of my staff did that with some of our job candidates, printed what they found, and shared it with the rest of us.  In one case, we eliminated someone based on this information.  It wasn’t necessarily horrible, but we were looking for a way to winnow the field and the online stuff we found was a good excuse to do so.

[Montague]

Very true.  I’m not inclined to research this sort of thing (who has time to play online detective?) but two of my staff did that with some of our job candidates, printed what they found, and shared it with the rest of us.  In one case, we eliminated someone based on this information.  It wasn’t necessarily horrible, but we were looking for a way to winnow the field and the online stuff we found was a good excuse to do so.

Bay, may I ask what (in very vague terms) line of work are you involved in?

[JimmyJam1974]

EDUCATE YOURSELF. OBTAIN A SKILL OR YOUR ENTIRE LIFE WILL SUCK.

[BayGBM]

Bay, may I ask what (in very vague terms) line of work are you involved in?

I'm a muscle escort pimp!

[Mr Nobody]

I'm a muscle escort pimp!

LMAO I knew it

[Montague]

I'm a muscle escort pimp!

Thanks.
 

[che]

EDUCATE YOURSELF. OBTAIN A SKILL OR YOUR ENTIRE LIFE WILL SUCK.

How about travelling Poker ?

[affeman]

I hate any job. If I was financially independent like most getbiggers I'd stick to the eat, sleep and train lifestyle (glad I'll be in several years).

[Mr Nobody]

I hate any job. If I was financially independent like most getbiggers I'd stick to the eat, sleep and train lifestyle (glad I'll be in several years).

That is the answer Aff

[affeman]

That is the answer Aff

With endless funds I'd live the life of a Chris Cormier.

[Mr Nobody]

With endless funds I'd live the life of a Chris Cormier.

Yes but you might consider english lessons along the way

[affeman]

Yes but you might consider english lessons along the way

It was something, "Mr Nobody"??

[stuntmovie]

(Only read your initial post so this may have already been suggested.)

QUIT THAT JOB!

Never do a job you don't enjoy!

If you can't figure what you enjoy doing yet - join the military and let them decide for ya for a couple of years or give them 20 and never have to work again in anything you hate doing.

You just might enjoy visiting new and exciting parts of this world and killing people or saving kids and civilians as a medic.

There are many options.

[Mr Nobody]

It was something, "Mr Nobody"??

Chis speaks ebonics which is hard for me to understand, a black hood version of english

[affeman]

Chis speaks ebonics which is hard for me to understand, a black hood version of english

Ah ok, I thought you were implying that my english was not exactly the best in town.

[Devon97]

im at a age i should suppose to know what i want but i still dont, sometimes i look with slight jealousy to people who really enjoy what they are doing.

Why am I not surprised 

[calfzilla]

Unfortunately this time i am actually starting a serious thread. Been in the job 2 months now and hate it. There really isn't an element of the job that i enjoy. There are parts i dislike, and there are parts i hate. I dread going into work and find it hard to relax on the weekends as i know Monday is right around the corner.

I have pretty much made up my mind about what i will do, but was just wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation and what they did/what their advice is.

Sincerely,
webcke 

Webcke I was in the exact same situation about 2 years ago.  I got a new job that paid double what I was making prior, but I hated it.  I stuck it out for about 3 months then quit.  I was constantly feeling ill, depressed and tired.  Several times on my commute to work I almost took an exit to turn around and go home and never go back to work.  But eventually I did hand in my resignation and I did not regret it at all.    

The downside is that I only had a part time job that paid terrible and wasn't great but was ok.  I had to struggle with that for over a year (job market went South) and it wasn't fun.  I started to think I would never find a good FT job, I was at an all time low...but eventually I got hired by my current company and I love it.  I love being there and look forward to going in everyday.  I got a promotion withing 3 months and I am currently continuing my education in order to move up even more with that company.  Did I mention I love my job?  

So, my advices would be that if you hate everything about your job and you dread going in, and your weekends are ruined because of thinking of work, then you should quit yesterday!  Just work real hard on replacing it with something you love doing.  

Good luck webcke, I hope you find a career you are happy with.  

[Rearden Metal]

You probably need the money, so I wouldn't quit if I were you.

Work there long enough to be eligible for unemployment and then have them fire you because you can't do the job properly. Don't come in late. Don't cop an attitude. Just stick it out until you're eligible. When you are, just start fucking up. Have them fire you. Then you are free. I recently stuck it out with a job for almost 8 months that I hated. I hated my boss. I hated my bitchy colleagues. I hated the salary and the location. I waited until I was eligible for unemployment and then I started making mistakes at work. They gave me a verbal warning. Then a written warning. Then a final warning. Then they fired me. I'm collecting unemployment now (eligible for 8 months). At the same time I'm working as a valet on the weekends, making cash money. Two paychecks bro. Can't complain.

Ethics argument ITT