posted June 06, 2016 08:39 PM            

I've been in the same field since I was 21 (36 now) and each come I back I think assume things will get better. The field I work in there is not much room to move and the advancement is level is about a 3...5, if you're lucky or "know people". I've worked in law firms in conjunction with a separate company, so I guess you can say I'm office support. The secretaries act like they're so above us and the lawyers are moody, at best. Just today, one of the secretaries approached me after I spoke to a lawyer and corrected me on how to pronounce his name as if there is really a difference between "Swanson and SwanSEN?" I wanted nothing more than to politely tell her to shove it up her ass and proceed to call it a day, and believe me, they're pettier than that.

It's the point where my work is affecting my attitude and my life. I feel stuck because this is basically the only job experience I have on my resume and I feel like whenever I try to go for something different, no matter how amazing my interview was, I of course am looked over. I'm tired of reading the books and the blogs because it's gets overwhelming.

I dislike my position because it's bad enough I'm struggling to get by with each passing day and with every paycheck. But, I know I must be grateful I have a job to begin with. Times I like this, I wish I had a benefactor......or a fairy godmother.

Does anyone else feel like this? I know I'm not the only one.
Ugh.

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posted June 07, 2016 11:14 AM            

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Originally posted by Valentine:
If you are that unhappy there, for your own peace of mind you should leave. You could work for a temp agency, they could keep you busy and you'd get more work experience. I'm sure you aren't alone in feeling as you do. Keep a positive attitude that there is something better "out there"

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I'm going forth and doing that, I am taking the first steps today and making it happen. I walked in to work today and all I wanted to do was turn right back around and go home. I'm over it. I'm ready for a serious change, I cannot take it anymore.

posted June 09, 2016 12:29 AM            

I agree with the temp agency suggestion. That'll allow you to acquire more work experience while you look for something more permanent. You could also look at maybe going back to school in an area that interests you (since you seem fed up with the field of area you work in).

posted June 09, 2016 01:28 PM            

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Originally posted by StubbornVirgo:
No, you're not the only one. The first job I took after college was pretty awful. I used to dread just pulling into the parking lot. I was being micromanaged by 4 different supervisors (who all wanted something different and none of them could agree with each other on anything) and also nit picked me like crazy over things that really didn't matter. Lots of drama, politics and crappy morale. There wasn't much room for movement or promotions, either. It kind of sounds like you're in a similar situation.

I agree with the temp agency suggestion. That'll allow you to acquire more work experience while you look for something more permanent. You could also look at maybe going back to school in an area that interests you (since you seem fed up with the field of area you work in).

Best of luck to you and congrats on making a decision.

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posted July 03, 2016 11:26 PM            

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Originally posted by bella_taurus:
Thank you for your sweet message!

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