Motivation

Axis64 · 12 Jul 2007 at 21:41

Over the last few months I have been browsing the forums and have see allot of people having interviews and allot of people getting new jobs.

Now I hate my job with a passion and have from day one but 3 years on I just can’t seem to find the motivation to start looking for a new one, I don’t know if this is because I am in a comfort zone where I know exactly what I am doing know the people who I work with and so on or if I am just a lazy git (I personally think it’s the latter).

I guess my question is how do you guys get the motivation, some in here will say I already have because I hate my job but I just can’t seem to find it

Indy500 · 12 Jul 2007 at 21:43

Could be worse, you could be getting £90 a week for 30 hours...

Axis64 · 12 Jul 2007 at 21:44

sr4470 said:
Could be worse, you could be getting £90 a week for 30 hours...

Your right it could be worse

Indy500 · 12 Jul 2007 at 21:45

Axis64 said:
Your right it could be worse

Certainly a motivator for finding something better...although persistence is also needed

oldbag · 12 Jul 2007 at 21:46

It doesn't take much work to tart up the CV and upload it to some job sites - you may be suprised about how many calls you get. Make sure the CV doesn't go on and on for pages and that it's to the point.

Of course, the ultimate kick up the backside to get another job is either to resign when you haven't got something else to go to (high risk) or if you are made redundant.

Indy500 · 12 Jul 2007 at 21:50

On the other hand, helping unemployed people into work in a deprived area is a nice thing to be doing...

Axis64 · 12 Jul 2007 at 22:18

Triad2000 said:
It doesn't take much work to tart up the CV and upload it to some job sites - you may be suprised about how many calls you get. Make sure the CV doesn't go on and on for pages and that it's to the point.

Of course, the ultimate kick up the backside to get another job is either to resign when you haven't got something else to go to (high risk) or if you are made redundant.

Thats just it i have tried Monster and it was rubbish and also Reed and like you say loads of phone calls that all amounted to nothing, We will send off you CV and get back to you, never to hear from them again, thats when i start to lose all motivation.

TriedandTested · 12 Jul 2007 at 22:20

you need to get in the habit of sending out letters,CVs, applications etc to companies..once the interviews starting coming you'll get a taste of what else is out there for you. That'll be your motivation. Interviews can be quite exciting in themselves...and can push you to keep trying.

Morba · 12 Jul 2007 at 22:57

Axis64 said:
Over the last few months I have been browsing the forums and have see allot of people having interviews and allot of people getting new jobs.

Now I hate my job with a passion and have from day one but 3 years on I just can’t seem to find the motivation to start looking for a new one, I don’t know if this is because I am in a comfort zone where I know exactly what I am doing know the people who I work with and so on or if I am just a lazy git (I personally think it’s the latter).

I guess my question is how do you guys get the motivation, some in here will say I already have because I hate my job but I just can’t seem to find it

you dont want to move really. hating your job with a passion is more than motivation enough. your comfort zone is hating your job? i doubt that.

Kell_ee001 · 12 Jul 2007 at 23:07

I know exactly how you feel OP. I felt the same way about my last job but when I finally got in from work the last thing I wanted to do was think about more work, even if that work was job hunting. Getting fired seemed to do the trick though to get me out of there

kola · 13 Jul 2007 at 14:29

Axis64 said:
Over the last few months I have been browsing the forums and have see allot of people having interviews and allot of people getting new jobs.

Now I hate my job with a passion and have from day one but 3 years on I just can’t seem to find the motivation to start looking for a new one, I don’t know if this is because I am in a comfort zone where I know exactly what I am doing know the people who I work with and so on or if I am just a lazy git (I personally think it’s the latter).

I guess my question is how do you guys get the motivation, some in here will say I already have because I hate my job but I just can’t seem to find it

comfort zone and i'm lazy is my excuse

Axis64 · 13 Jul 2007 at 14:50

kola said:
comfort zone and i'm lazy is my excuse

Dude you never gonna leave you have got it too easy lol, i used to work there with you mate i know what its like and if they had never made me redundant i would probably be there with you still

kola · 13 Jul 2007 at 14:53

Axis64 said:
Dude you never gonna leave you have got it too easy lol, i used to work there with you mate i know what its like and if they had never made me redundant i would probably be there with you still

lol have u seen us on the register though lately not good news ?

Axis64 · 13 Jul 2007 at 14:57

kola said:
lol have u seen us on the register though lately not good news ?

No! is it all going to bobbies up?

kola · 13 Jul 2007 at 15:00

Axis64 said:
No! is it all going to bobbies up?

Indeed 2mill loss over the last year :rolleyes:

I might as well quit knowing the company which is going to buy us out lol

Axis64 · 13 Jul 2007 at 15:10

kola said:
Indeed 2mill loss over the last year I might as well quit knowing the company which is going to buy us out lol

Oh dear thats not good i have just read the artical! Looks like you need some motivation to get a new job then.

kola · 13 Jul 2007 at 15:31

Axis64 said:
Oh dear thats not good i have just read the artical! Looks like you need some motivation to get a new job then.

Yeah Maybe do a Nephi and start a Subway franchise

Although can't really see myself making sandwiches all day :confused:

Axis64 · 13 Jul 2007 at 15:32

kola said:
Yeah Maybe do a Nephi and start a Subway franchise Although can't really see myself making sandwiches all day

Plus have you got the 100k it takes to start one

dirtydog · 13 Jul 2007 at 15:36

sr4470 said:
Could be worse, you could be getting £90 a week for 30 hours...

£3 an hour?

kola · 13 Jul 2007 at 15:50

Axis64 said:
Plus have you got the 100k it takes to start one

Nope,
It's so boring at work today had 2 customers all day 1 wanted change the other coudlnt speak English

o and Bill is asleep out back lol