Downsizing your career?

SkodaMart said:
The fact is - SOMETIMES YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE GOT UNTIL IT HAS GONE. ;)
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Whilst I agree with that statement, sometimes life requires that risks be taken. Sometimes, as you pointed out, they don't turn out great. Other times, they save you from a miserable existence. As long as Huddy is aware of the risk he's taking, why shouldn't he try something different if he takes care to plan his move as well as he is able?

I often err on the side of caution, but if you are definitely unhappy, it makes sense to roll the dice on something new. At the very least, start feeling out what else is out there, talk to people who do different jobs and find out more. Maybe there are ways to improve your current situation?
 
SkodaMart said:
What I am trying to point out is boredom isn't that bad.

We would all like the 'perfect' life of a lovely wife, family, fulfilling job, nice house, witty friends, nice car, holidays etc.

The fact of the matter is none of us has a 'perfect' life. We all have to 'compromise' somewhere along the line.

Please try to apprieciate your boring job, and look for challenges in other areas of your life.

sorry for the insult.
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I'm just going to back you up here, stress is terrible and a life without it is worth a lot of money (to some)

Don't underestimate how difficult the challenge of just keeping going can suddenly become.
 
If I can find a well paid boring job, I will be the first in the queue for it.

I have experienced stress in the workplace and it was awful.

Management with the associated health and safety risks in the building trade isn't much fun.

I 'thrived' on the stress for a few years and felt motivated, but even the best solider can't survive being on the front line constantly.
 
RDM said:
Isn't that going to depend on the sort of person you are? Personally I find boredom soul destroying, I would much rather have too much work than too little.
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There is a difference between busy and overworked, stress can come from responsibility as much as it can from having too much work.

You can be busy and still enjoy your job.
 
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SkodaMart said:
There is a difference between busy and overworked, stress can come from responsibility as much as it can from having too much work.

You can be busy and still enjoy your job.
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Which matters not if you are the kind of person who doesn't like being bored or lets it creep into other aspects of their life.
 
SkodaMart said:
There is a difference between busy and overworked, stress can come from responsibility as much as it can from having too much work.

You can be busy and still enjoy your job.
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Yes, but the OP isn't talking about being busy, he is talking about not having enough to do, having been in that situation I can totally sympathise. How well you deal with boredom is going to differ from person to person, you think it would be fine as long as the money is good, others will disagree.
 
RDM said:
Yes, but the OP isn't talking about being busy, he is talking about not having enough to do, having been in that situation I can totally sympathise. How well you deal with boredom is going to differ from person to person, you think it would be fine as long as the money is good, others will disagree.
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SkodaMart said:
Boredom is good, trust me!!

I went from a boring job to an extremely stressful one, I lost all my hobbies, started drinking more and had less time and patience for my family, before I finally quit 7 years later.
Trust me, boring is good, fulfill your life with hobbies and interests instead and enjoy being paid for a job you can do whilst half asleep.
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Just my advice, based on real life experience. It's just one persons opinion and I am sure others will have their own advice to offer.
 
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SkodaMart said:
Just my advice, based on real life experience. It's just one persons opinion and I am sure others will have their own advice to offer.
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And that's the thing at the end of the day you'll never know whether it really was the correct decision. I think though whatever decision you make you have to back it with no regrets.
 
SkodaMart said:
This is why I was suggesting looking for challenges in other parts of your life.
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You spend at least 8 hours of your (working) day at work. If you have a job you don't enjoy it really doesn't matter how much thrill you get from the rest of your waking life, those 8 hours are going to be boring. In fact, having thrilling stuff to do in the evenings only makes those 8 hours drag even more, and/or worse you spend more time doing the thrilling stuff and less time resting to prepare for your next day of work, and end up being perpetually tired and bored.

In short, finding a fulfilling job is a much better way to go than just finding better hobbies. Much better.
 
Dj_Jestar said:
In short, finding a fulfilling job is a much better way to go than just finding better hobbies. Much better.
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What happens if your 'dream job' is worse than the one you had?

Those shoes may look comfortable on someone elses feet, but it's only once you have bought them and walked a few miles......
 
Admiral Huddy said:
Maybe an odd or misleading title, but quite simple, would you give up a job for much less pay (say around half) if the job you were doing had no work? Consider also pension and possibly a redundancy package.

I’ve been in a job now where we’ve not had any project work for years and the only ones we have had is to centralise software back to head office in Germany. So the work gets less and less. Basically, it sounds like an ideal job, getting paid for just sitting around but it gets to you eventually. It’s quite soul destroying.

On the other side, given the job market and my age, I think I could be a lot worse off. I watched a program last week where this chap, who was once management, found himself supporting his family using the food bank because the benefit system failed him. I’m not sure I’d let that happen to be honest. I’d find something to do self employed from the offset.

Is the grass always greener and is money really worth more than your sanity?
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I would happily cut my hours for less pay, but I live a fairly modest life and value my time greater than money. I keep my living expenses fairly low, but thats all I need really. There are advantages to working more, such as building savings, or overpaying the mortgage, but enjoying life should be your first priority.

However, I think I'd love to be in your position if I'm honest. Just because they give you nothing to do, doesn't mean you need to sit there doing nothing all day, does it? Sure, you might be worried about losing that job in the longer term, but you just said its a niche, thus you should be further training yourself with the free time they give you.
 
SkodaMart said:
What happens if your 'dream job' is worse than the one you had?

Those shoes may look comfortable on someone elses feet, but it's only once you have them and walked a few miles......
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.... that you realise you shouldn't have robbed a man for a pair of shoes? :p

I actually get what you're saying: If you're bored, fill your time with things you enjoy, rather than with stress. This is what I currently do. It makes my life more enjoyable, but my time at work is still painfully boring, no matter how much I cram into the few hours I have at home. If you have a chance to enjoy all of your time, then do it. I'm sure Huddy understands the potential risks of changing career, especially with the example you present. The choice is his as to whether he takes it or not.
 
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