How much longer to stay in what I feel is a stagnant job

If you're doing a job that pays well, your good at and you know you'll be doing the exact same thing forever there that you've done forever and you've been ready for the next chapter of your career for a long time how long do you stay?

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Threepio

I kinda had that same feeling at my last gig (some 20 years ago...).

It took a RIF and getting let go for me to finally launch my business (still going strong). I remember one of the more friendly directors came to my office when I was packing up my things and said "_______, what are you going to do?"

And I remember my reply as if it were yesterday "Linda, I have been thinking of doing something else, somewhere else, for quite some time now. I'll be fine"

So to answer your question: When you are in a position to smoothly transition. Generally, that occurs when you are financially ready to turn the page to the next chapter.

checkoutanytime · M

Sometimes its hard but taking that leap of faith in yourself can open up doors you may of thought were locked.

MrAboo · 36-40, M

Start talking to management first about moving up. If that doesn’t work you have years of experience in your career just look for the next step up from where you are at another company or job site. Take your time on this and don’t screw yourself over by outright quitting.

Justafantasy · M

@MrAboo I've had that talk with various different managers over the years. Lip service at best, being looked at like a 3 headed monkey jerking itself off using your hand at worst.

Justafantasy · M

@MrAboo oh and I got told this morning the things I'd planned on doing since before I came here they won't let happen anymore

MrAboo · 36-40, M

@Justafantasy Then they’re not interested in seeing you move up. You’ll always be at the same company doing the same skill you already have, if you stay. I’d start looking for the next job up in whatever position would let you move up with another company. You might have to prove yourself on the job site for a few weeks or months, but it would be better than not progressing.

Thevy29 · 41-45, M

Here, everybody's pay is supposed to increase a little bit every year or two due to inflation. But the sector I work has, stayed the same for the past 9 years..
The Unions wanted they pay to be brought up to were its supposed to be demanding a 25% increase plus a pay rise.
The Labour Government gave only a 15% rise 3 months ago. Yet we have yet to receive it.

Justafantasy · M

@Thevy29 my pay is good, I'm paid by percentage so it fluctuates a bit based on rates plus how hard I work any given month. It's the fact the entire industry does it's best to keep you doing the same thing your entire career

nonsensiclesnail · F

Until you feel you are in a position to move on. Wether its saving money, or setting up your next job first and then making the leap. Im not sure this a time, but a level of preparation and readiness on your part.

Justafantasy · M

@nonsensiclesnail preparation??? A nugget of an idea in the back of my mind count? I can't financially walk away as that's what I did not long ago. Essentially a dead end career in my opinion

Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M

I ask that question to myself every morning.

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