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  • 1.  Should my resolution be to work harder... or work elsewhere?

    Posted 01-15-2023 18:02
    Edited by Taylor Evans Ghosal 02-03-2023 09:37
    My friend has been struggling at his job. Since the pandemic started, he's been working A LOT. He's working overtime at least once every week and he's doesn't expect the load to let up anytime soon. I've heard this story so much in the past few years. It seems like everyone is struggling to stay on top of everything!

    I obviously want to give him the best advice I can, and I'm curious to see what the Connect community thinks! 

    Have you had a similar experience? And, in a situation like this, is it to stick it out and keep moving foward, or would is it a good time to start looking for a new position?

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    Julie Aubry
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  • 2.  RE: Should my resolution be to work harder... or work elsewhere?

    Posted 01-16-2023 10:14
    Since I am retired and do not worry about the hardships of the current working conditions, I can only give the same direction I have always believed. 
    If you are unhappy with your job or your co-workers, life is too short and your years to work are long, so be happy where you are and what you do.
    There are plenty of opportunities out there, so maybe start looking.

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    Rev. Jim Klynman
    Woodstock Ga.
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  • 3.  RE: Should my resolution be to work harder... or work elsewhere?

    Posted 01-16-2023 14:30
    When you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.  Start looking, but don't leave the one you have until you have a secure jump.  And there are some great side businesses that can be from home - that will allow the business to gain some traction before leaving the current position.
    Karen Blakeman
    KBlakeman4FF@gmail.com

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    Karen Blakeman
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  • 4.  RE: Should my resolution be to work harder... or work elsewhere?

    Posted 01-16-2023 14:50
    @Karen Blakeman, YES! That's a great point--  when possible, it's best to keep your current job until you have the next one lined up!

    @Julie Aubry, good luck to your friend!​

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    -Brianne
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  • 5.  RE: Should my resolution be to work harder... or work elsewhere?

    Posted 01-16-2023 14:35
    Hi, @Julie Aubry! This is a great question. I know it's been on a lot of people's minds. When the pandemic first hit and people were being downsized and furloughed and hiring slowed to a crawl, I think a lot of people hunkered down in their jobs even if they didn't love them. The job market certainly changed in the last year+. People started leaving those jobs where they weren't happy and there were LOTS of job openings. I've hired a few people lately and can tell you that it seems to still be a job seeker's market-- good candidates go QUICKLY and are able to be choosy about the organizations they work for.

    I imagine there are a lot of considerations for your friend.
    1. Is he getting compensated/recognized for this extra work? If not, I'd be over overtime very quickly. 
    2. Does he like the work? I've worked on big projects that have necessitated extra hours, but I've genuinely believed in the work and it makes the effort feel worth it. 
    3. Does he like the people he works with/for? I recently heard a statistic that adults spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime-- one third of our lives! If you can't spend that time with the people that you love, wouldn't it be great if you could spend it with people who you like and respect? You don't have to be besties with colleagues, but if they're not good people, it makes it really hard to spend the 9-5 working with them.
    If you're being compensated, like the work, and like the people you work with... it might be fine. But if not, it might be time to find a new opportunity.



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    -Brianne
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