The great silent resignation, following the great resignation

[Nemiyen]

Only started thinking like this over the past 3 years now at 38.

But during my late 20's, early 30's I was in a comfortable job and I didn't care about pay. Now I care about pay!

That sounds like you're in the same position as me. I work with people on 15k more than me (different department) and they don't know how I can be happy with what I get, but I am / was lol.

I don't need or want expensive cars and nearly everything I buy is on offer or second hand, I just live within my means.

I wouldn't even go on holiday if it wasn't for my girlfriend or my daughter moaning at me to book something!

I'm not a work a holic but I definitely spend more time there than I should and don't get overtime etc.

Maybe I'll snap out of it soon but I've already started applying / looking for other jobs now.

 

[malachi]

That sounds like you're in the same position as me. I work with people on 15k more than me (different department) and they don't know how I can be happy with what I get, but I am / was lol.

I don't need or want expensive cars and nearly everything I buy is on offer or second hand, I just live within my means.

I wouldn't even go on holiday if it wasn't for my girlfriend or my daughter moaning at me to book something!

I'm not a work a holic but I definitely spend more time there than I should and don't get overtime etc.

Maybe I'll snap out of it soon but I've already started applying / looking for other jobs now.

Best way to see what's out there. Test the market, see what companies are offering. Apply for jobs you are not fussed about but it helps with those interview skills.

I am doing better now but I want to progress further in my career, which can earn me at least 10K more than I am right now. I'm qualified and can do the work but need to get in with a good company offering what I want.

 

[Nemiyen]

Best way to see what's out there. Test the market, see what companies are offering. Apply for jobs you are not fussed about but it helps with those interview skills.

I am doing better now but I want to progress further in my career, which can earn me at least 10K more than I am right now. I'm qualified and can do the work but need to get in with a good company offering what I want.

I could definitely use the interview skills as it was 15 years ago since my last one! This will be the worst part of trying to get a new job!

What is it you do, if you don't mind me asking? I'm in site IT and I'm looking at finally getting my ccna / ccnp and an mcsa or msce too. I've got experience but nothing on paper, apart from my degree.

 

[malachi]

I could definitely use the interview skills as it was 15 years ago since my last one! This will be the worst part of trying to get a new job!

What is it you do, if you don't mind me asking? I'm in site IT and I'm looking at finally getting my ccna / ccnp and an mcsa or msce too. I've got experience but nothing on paper, apart from my degree.

I'm an IT Systems Engineer, been doing it for 3 years but I am bored of it now and want to move properly into Cloud and Cyber Security.

I have over 10 certs from MCSA to MCSE (those certs don't exist anymore btw) Azure, ITIL, Compita Sec+ and Vmware. I actually passed my second Microsoft exam for this year last weekend, next I'm looking at Azure Security Engineer Associate for December and Cisco Cyber Ops for next year.

 

[Nemiyen]

I'm an IT Systems Engineer, been doing it for 3 years but I am bored of it now and want to move properly into Cloud and Cyber Security.

I have over 10 certs from MCSA to MCSE (those certs don't exist anymore btw) Azure, ITIL, Compita Sec+ and Vmware. I actually passed my second Microsoft exam for this year last weekend, next I'm looking at Azure Security Engineer Associate for December and Cisco Cyber Ops for next year.

Pretty much exactly the same as me, apart from I'm a "Site IT Analyst" and I've got no certificates at all and 15 years experience in my current role.

I was happy in the job I'm doing so never pushed to get any additional IT qualifications but when looking for a new job, they will definitely help.

My role is super varied so it kept me interested, although under paid.

I pretty much do everything from replacing and configuring network switches to server replacements and control system software configuration and installation through to fixing Access databases and Word documents for people that can't use section breaks properly!

I guess I'm the security guy for site too as I configure the firewall and implement the iDMZ stuff for OT and office traffic etc and we're just in the process of trialing some cyber security appliances that I'm heavily involved in.

I think the reason I stuck with it is because I can do everything without much difficulty. Anything I can't do I find a solution for or Google for some answers or alternatives.

I guess I'm just comfortable in my job and need something new to tax my brain and give it some use!

 

[malachi]

Pretty much exactly the same as me, apart from I'm a "Site IT Analyst" and I've got no certificates at all and 15 years experience in my current role.

I was happy in the job I'm doing so never pushed to get any additional IT qualifications but when looking for a new job, they will definitely help.

My role is super varied so it kept me interested, although under paid.

I pretty much do everything from replacing and configuring network switches to server replacements and control system software configuration and installation through to fixing Access databases and Word documents for people that can't use section breaks properly!

I guess I'm the security guy for site too as I configure the firewall and implement the iDMZ stuff for OT and office traffic etc and we're just in the process of trialing some cyber security appliances that I'm heavily involved in.

I think the reason I stuck with it is because I can do everything without much difficulty. Anything I can't do I find a solution for or Google for some answers or alternatives.

I guess I'm just comfortable in my job and need something new to tax my brain and give it some use!

Before I started working as an IT Systems Engineer, I spent 10 years as an 2nd and 3rd Line Support Engineer for a national police force. Just like you, got comfortable in my job, wanted something new and challenging but I had no certs to back up my years of experience.

So my cert journey begin in 2017. Since then I have made the effort to get at least one cert a year in the related field I am interested. Only year I didn't get a cert was in 2019 when I moved from the UK. Then resumed in 2020.

From my experience this "Great Resignation" is a good thing but doing abit of skilling up on the side helps more when applying for new jobs. Instead of just side stepping for better pay.

 

[MissChief]

Pretty much exactly the same as me, apart from I'm a "Site IT Analyst" and I've got no certificates at all and 15 years experience in my current role.

I was happy in the job I'm doing so never pushed to get any additional IT qualifications but when looking for a new job, they will definitely help.

My role is super varied so it kept me interested, although under paid.

I pretty much do everything from replacing and configuring network switches to server replacements and control system software configuration and installation through to fixing Access databases and Word documents for people that can't use section breaks properly!

I guess I'm the security guy for site too as I configure the firewall and implement the iDMZ stuff for OT and office traffic etc and we're just in the process of trialing some cyber security appliances that I'm heavily involved in.

I think the reason I stuck with it is because I can do everything without much difficulty. Anything I can't do I find a solution for or Google for some answers or alternatives.

I guess I'm just comfortable in my job and need something new to tax my brain and give it some use!

Sounds like you're doing 2-3 people's jobs while not even being paid what you're worth. Your company must love you to death.

 

[Nemiyen]

Sounds like you're doing 2-3 people's jobs while not even being paid what you're worth. Your company must love you to death.

Pretty much yeah! I've been on my own for 13.5 years and we just recently employed another IT technician that I was a line manager for (more responsibility, woohoo ) and they have moved on. We've now taken on an IT apprentice that I'm looking after and mentoring.

They're going to learn a crap ton to be honest and as an apprenticeship, it will be great for them.

The only issue is that's taking my time away for now, explaining things instead of just doing it.

I'll feel bad for them if I do end up leaving because they're going to struggle to get anyone that can slot into my role and just do everything as well as showing them how things work etc. Not saying the company won't survive without me, it definitely will! but things won't get done as quick or as efficiently, I'm sure!

 

[MissChief]

Pretty much yeah! I've been on my own for 13.5 years and we just recently employed another IT technician that I was a line manager for (more responsibility, woohoo ) and they have moved on. We've now taken on an IT apprentice that I'm looking after and mentoring.

They're going to learn a crap ton to be honest and as an apprenticeship, it will be great for them.

The only issue is that's taking my time away for now, explaining things instead of just doing it.

I'll feel bad for them if I do end up leaving because they're going to struggle to get anyone that can slot into my role and just do everything as well as showing them how things work etc. Not saying the company won't survive without me, it definitely will! but things won't get done as quick or as efficiently, I'm sure!

You need to make sure they don't learn all this from you then jump ship themselves like the first guy did!

 

[OspreyO]

...I do end up leaving because they're going to struggle to get anyone that can slot into my role and just do everything as well as showing them how things work etc. Not saying the company won't survive without me, it definitely will! but things won't get done as quick or as efficiently, I'm sure!

Poor management to allow you become a constraint/bottleneck like that. A single person will always be less productive than a fully functional team.