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I used to really like my job: good pay, really easy and interesting work. But a few months ago, I got excessed and moved to another job in another department (Which was totally unfair, because I had far more time in that department than anyone else there, except my coworker that also got excessed. But the stupid union lets them get away with doing seniority by total time in the whole company, NOT in the department.) Now I really hate the job I'm on. It's very hard on my hands and wrists, and the hours are horrible. I still work second shift, but I start an hour earlier than before, so I lose an hour of doing things during the day. I'm constantly trying to scramble to eat lunch and leave for work, and sometimes I don't have time to take something for supper, or a snack at work, so then I have to buy something. I'm keeping track of all the money I'm losing by working this early shift. I want to quit, but unfortunately I just bought another vehicle, since my old one died, so now I have to keep working to pay for it.
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I hope you can move to a job you will find more fulfilling. Good luck and happy earning!
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THat sounds not very pleasant, I hope you will start looking for new work somewhere else and get back to being happy.
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Another catch 22 situation, and that's why people don't like unions 8)
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Well at least you have the hateful job to support yourself.
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Once I quit a job because they were doing a lot of stuff that was not fair. In less than 2 weeks they begged me to come back. with my experience , I was holding the cards and I signed a contract that was to my liking and everything was good after that.
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My friend is feeling the same: finally landed a job that seems great on paper, pays well, has benefits. And after 5 months, she's not happy there at all because it's dull despite the perks so she's applying somewhere where she will take a heavy pay cut but appeals to her more.
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Well, at least you have a job, hate it or not. Can you try putting in for transfers to another department? Unions always go with company seniority, not department. A lot of the unions anymore seem to have more cons than pros. Good luck, and hang in there.
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southernhorizons, I am sorry that the union allowed the transfer/exess from a job you really enjoyed to a different one that you do not like. Doesn't seem like the Union looks at the picture from the employee's "eyes". I hope things improve for you as you adjust to the new shift time and work.
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First, it sounds as though you certainly can't quit the job. With or without the car it would not be a smart move to quit before another job offer. So one thing you can do is look for another job.
Second, is there any other job at this company you can express interest in and possibly request another transfer?
Third, it sounds as if you're just not adjusted to the new time and you have some time management issues. Sometimes we get so used to doing certain things a certain way and in a certain time period that it is difficult to make a change. Look carefully at your scheduling both at home and at work and see what you need to change.
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This may be a sign that you should move on to a new experience, you should not be living so unhappy!
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I hope you can find a better job that's more adequate for you. I'm sorry. :(
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I used to really like my job: good pay, really easy and interesting work. But a few months ago, I got excessed and moved to another job in another department (Which was totally unfair, because I had far more time in that department than anyone else there, except my coworker that also got excessed. But the stupid union lets them get away with doing seniority by total time in the whole company, NOT in the department.) Now I really hate the job I'm on. It's very hard on my hands and wrists, and the hours are horrible. I still work second shift, but I start an hour earlier than before, so I lose an hour of doing things during the day. I'm constantly trying to scramble to eat lunch and leave for work, and sometimes I don't have time to take something for supper, or a snack at work, so then I have to buy something. I'm keeping track of all the money I'm losing by working this early shift. I want to quit, but unfortunately I just bought another vehicle, since my old one died, so now I have to keep working to pay for it.
What does excessed mean? Not sure how you can not have time to fix something for your lunch. Fix it on the week end for the entire week. Or buy stuff at Walmart like packs of crackers or whatever. Then you just have to throw it in a lunch box and go.
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My husband used to work for a union for 11years .I have the feeling he was like you so he changed his job 3yrs ago and it is much better.
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My husband used to work for a union for 11years .I have the feeling he was like you so he changed his job 3yrs ago and it is much better.
He worked for a union or a company that had a union. There is a difference. I know a pretty good sized company employees about 400 people in a small town. They have a union. The union is going to be the downfall of the company. They company won't go under but they may sell the facility to another company or just shut down this one facility and move production to one of the other plants they have some where else in the United States. Or even Mexico. I can see why so many companies are moving to Mexico.
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When I was in high school and lived with my grandparents, I remember them working late nights running a spirit duplicator (horrible smell) to print out educational bulletins against the Union takeover where my granddad worked and they never did get in. I has grateful for that experience that kept me from ever joining one. I know they were the salvation for many workers in the early days, but graft and corruption made them nothing but strong arm bullies.
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Join the club. I hate mine because I'm a college graduate doing work that technically only requires a high school degree. I'm able to support myself on my salary, but I'm not making nearly what my peers make, and have been forced to "side hustle" on websites like this, as well as having a roommate to help me pay my mortgage. I wish I could retire, but I'm only 30 years old. Lol
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I hope you can find one that you are passionate about, it has to be hard to go to a job every day that you hate ; but of course you keep because it pays the bills; hopefully you can find a more fulfilling position. Good luck!
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It sucks when jobs are never fun and you stop just having the motivation to work. I hope it picks up and you are happy again with working at your job!
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I actually like my job. It's easy, and quick..sometimes it's a pain in the butt but honestly, it's a pretty decent job. I get to make my own hours for the most part and get to meet a whole bunch of cool and some not so cool people. Overall, it's a good job and I really can't complain about it.
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Yep, I'm only 30, but would love nothing more than to be retired. How much do you have to save up to be retired these days? I've heard several million, and I'm (obviously) nowhere near that. My job gets pretty tedious, but it is paying my mortgage so I try not to complain too much. Plus, I have a couple side hustles (a tenant in my basement, this, and grocery store rebate apps) to slightly supplement my income. I'm just putting all of that into retirement and hopefully that'll allow me to quit my job at a reasonable enough age so I can focus more on my house, pets, eating healthy, and traveling.
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Yep, I'm only 30, but would love nothing more than to be retired. How much do you have to save up to be retired these days? I've heard several million, and I'm (obviously) nowhere near that. My job gets pretty tedious, but it is paying my mortgage so I try not to complain too much. Plus, I have a couple side hustles (a tenant in my basement, this, and grocery store rebate apps) to slightly supplement my income. I'm just putting all of that into retirement and hopefully that'll allow me to quit my job at a reasonable enough age so I can focus more on my house, pets, eating healthy, and traveling.
The best thing I did to prepare for retirement (I have been retired 18 years now), was to start my own business and buy my office, so my company could pay for it, then I sold it when I retired and kept all the money. My grandpa told me many years ago, they are not making any more dirt and that's true.
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I pray for you to find a better job.
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So sorry I worked a job for 20 years but kept on going
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You should definitely find another job you enjoy doing.
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I am fresh out of an afternoon meeting where we were told that our capabilities were not being fully utilized and revised the monthly production numbers. In looking at the numbers I see about a one hundred and forty three percent increase. I average about fifty hours a week and am salaried. This increase will require me to work about seventy hours a week. I like my job but an extra twenty hours a week tells me that my excellent work ethic is needed somewhere else. There is not a single person at this job that works less than forty five hours a week. Two people put in their resignations this afternoon and another three have indicated that they will be following suit by next Wednesday. In anticipation of this meeting there were four that quit yesterday. This represents five percent of our department.
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I think all jobs get routine and boren
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Employers really dont treat employees right these days. Then we leave, and they complain how nobody's loyal anymore.
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Look at the good: You have money to pay your bills, food, etc. You have a place to stay and transportation. Just stay positive and before you know if, there will be an opportunity to move up or out to some place better, but stay positive and grateful.
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I know it is terrible...simply unfair!
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I used to really like my job: good pay, really easy and interesting work. But a few months ago, I got excessed and moved to another job in another department (Which was totally unfair, because I had far more time in that department than anyone else there, except my coworker that also got excessed. But the stupid union lets them get away with doing seniority by total time in the whole company, NOT in the department.) Now I really hate the job I'm on. It's very hard on my hands and wrists, and the hours are horrible. I still work second shift, but I start an hour earlier than before, so I lose an hour of doing things during the day. I'm constantly trying to scramble to eat lunch and leave for work, and sometimes I don't have time to take something for supper, or a snack at work, so then I have to buy something. I'm keeping track of all the money I'm losing by working this early shift. I want to quit, but unfortunately I just bought another vehicle, since my old one died, so now I have to keep working to pay for it.
Hello! :D :)
I'm so sorry about your unhappiness. I find what works best is putting things into perspective. When I use to be in a job that I absolutely hated what helped me was putting into picture about why I come to work in the first place. We all work to pay our bills simple as that, not all of us are blessed with a job that we love. Nonetheless life is too short to be working on a job that you hate if you really hate your job look for another one, best of luck. :heart: :rose: