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Poll: Mid-life crisis series - do you enjoy your job?
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What do you do?
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This is my situation, currently applying for new jobs.
Games, Lead Programmer.
Soldato
I work in software. I like what I do a lot but get fed up of battling with senior leadership over things like the need to spend time maintaineing and futureproofing products so they don't get to the point everyone hates touching them because everything's out of date. Oh, and all those annoying HR tick-box courses you have to do that are 99% common sense.
Associate
I tolerate it. I obviously moan about every single facet of it for 12 hours a shift.
Ooooh that sounds ace, any famous ones you've worked on?
A common theme. Most people who like being in charge are terrible at it. Very few people are good leaders.
You see that when the bad boss is away and things work smoother with less stress.
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Soldato
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My current job is boring, but i expect i'll move on within six months. I'm doing additional work on another project to keep me busy.
I never want to work with lawyers again, so at least i have learned something, i suppose.
I never want to work with lawyers again, so at least i have learned something, i suppose.
Associate
I can’t stand my job. Been in it 22 years and because of changes it’s gradually got less interesting and more narrow. I’m good at it, but that means I never got promoted because they’d never find anyone to replace me. Hubris I know! The reasons I’ve stayed are its local and I can walk to work, great pension up to 4 years ago, the pay is reasonable, but if it wasn’t for the surprisingly good banter, I’d have died of boredom by now
Soldato
Absolutely love my role.
Every day is different, the only static things is the place we operate from and the people I work with, which are more family than work colleagues.
While the pay isn't great for what we do, it's extremely rewarding when we have positive outcomes.
It can be extremely demanding, both physically and mentally, but it's were I'm suited and feel most comfortable.
As to the OPs question, imo life is far to short to be unhappy through work, and while certain steps shouldn't be taken in haste, I'd certainly look at moving with a solid plan of action if I wasn't happy.
As to financial loss, I guess that's down to the individual. I'm happy to earn less if the role is more rewarding, as long as the bills are paid and the family functions as it should.
Every day is different, the only static things is the place we operate from and the people I work with, which are more family than work colleagues.
While the pay isn't great for what we do, it's extremely rewarding when we have positive outcomes.
It can be extremely demanding, both physically and mentally, but it's were I'm suited and feel most comfortable.
As to the OPs question, imo life is far to short to be unhappy through work, and while certain steps shouldn't be taken in haste, I'd certainly look at moving with a solid plan of action if I wasn't happy.
As to financial loss, I guess that's down to the individual. I'm happy to earn less if the role is more rewarding, as long as the bills are paid and the family functions as it should.
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Jesus.. What is this job. I literally cannot imagine loving weekdays more than a weekend. You're very lucky!
Well it's just a really good atmosphere and feels very social. Very flexible working. For example last week I had to sort out a new washing machine, delivery and fitting as mine broke so needed a few hours away from work. Not a problem. I go in every day to the office as I like to go in, but it is only a 4 minute walk (I lived where I do before I started the job). We have a fairly sizeable nice old Victorian building to ourselves with lots of character. Has a gym, games room with consoles along with breakfast and snacks provided. Also a bar that we hang out at on a Friday late afternoon. Beer, cider etc all provided. People often do things after work too like Warhammer and Magic The Gathering in the office (I don't play those) but just as an example of what goes on.
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Avatar : Frontiers of a Pandora is latest release I worked on.
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My job is ok.... but having done essentially the same job since 2008 it's getting to the point where I would normally look for something new. my previous role lasted 10 years before I had had enough and even that was split over 3 teams
however my role is ending in 2 years anyway before I have to leave and there will be a not insignificant pay off at the end so I am going to see it through
I have been fortunate enough to have been on some decent projects in my work life so far which have given me satisfaction/pride. Starting with the human genome project in 1998, sequencing in the lab, moving to assembling the genome, then moving on to mapping genes on it and now looking at clinical / disease issues associated with it.
but the end of the road is nigh for this having started at the start and seeing it right through there is no obvious next step so I have no idea what I will do next .
in 2 years time when I leave I will have 10 years to go till retirement , i have no idea what is next, having considered options from retraining to nursing through to getting my HGV licence and 10 years of driving a lorry (probably not a great career for someone in their 20s as it surely has a limited time left, but good for a decade perhaps)
to answer question TLDR over all it's a good job, it's been a hell of a ride with some downsides.... but I am about at my limit and job satisfaction is not what it was.
part of this is me, but the camaraderie we used to have as a team is not what it was and the company is definitely not what it was either.
however my role is ending in 2 years anyway before I have to leave and there will be a not insignificant pay off at the end so I am going to see it through
I have been fortunate enough to have been on some decent projects in my work life so far which have given me satisfaction/pride. Starting with the human genome project in 1998, sequencing in the lab, moving to assembling the genome, then moving on to mapping genes on it and now looking at clinical / disease issues associated with it.
but the end of the road is nigh for this having started at the start and seeing it right through there is no obvious next step so I have no idea what I will do next .
in 2 years time when I leave I will have 10 years to go till retirement , i have no idea what is next, having considered options from retraining to nursing through to getting my HGV licence and 10 years of driving a lorry (probably not a great career for someone in their 20s as it surely has a limited time left, but good for a decade perhaps)
to answer question TLDR over all it's a good job, it's been a hell of a ride with some downsides.... but I am about at my limit and job satisfaction is not what it was.
part of this is me, but the camaraderie we used to have as a team is not what it was and the company is definitely not what it was either.
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Caporegime
HGV drivers who do it for long stints have poor health outcomes so I'd probably advise against doing it at your age until retirement.
Might be okay if you're talking about shorter shifts and you don't need to sleep in the cab 4-5 nights a week.
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Soldato
I voted Bovril as my last employment had fun parts, but was mostly a mix of useless managers, impossible deadlines, frequent international travel, long hours and a long commute.
The money and share options were lovely though.
The money and share options were lovely though.
Associate
I see working as very much a means to an end. I wouldn't say I enjoy it at all.
Man of Honour
I'm between the middle options. I love my work and the job I do but the company I work in isn't always great for letting me do the work I want to do.