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Great thread with good feedback.
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The only thing holding me back from resigning every day is the fear of being unemployed again. Before landing the contract job, I was unemployed for 1.5 years. Those were the most stressful times of...
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Try to pick up some new skills at your new job. Random things, not necessarily 100% accounting related. I'm in a similar boat and I find that this helps me get through the first few weeks, now...
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In today's job market the best way to find another job is if you are already employed somewhere else. The odds are stacked against you if you are out of work and trying to find a job. Companies may...
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Any updates OP?
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:lmao: Only a college professor could say something so brilliant. That's kind of sad. It's a shame that every single other professor in that college didn't start the class out by telling every...
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Think long & hard about entreprenuership if you want to head in that direction - you have to be DRIVEN, excellent at sales, knowledgeable about business law, accounting, finance, payroll, IT, etc...
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All good advice.
I can tell you it looks worse on your resume to have a 3 month job than it does to have a 6 month gap in employment. I'd suggest you give honest effort for a set period of time...
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Since you are thinking of quitting anyway, it wouldn't hurt to contact your employer and tell them your feelings. Perhaps they can work something out that you like better?
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Thanks I appreciate all the advice. I'm still torn on what I should do, but I have started looking to see what's out there. I will continue to stick it out at the current company and hope it gets...
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i disagree with being able to find another position quick. i was recently fired and landed 2 offers within a month. chose the one that fit me and absolutely love the job. the pay was even better...
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They couldn't keep me on b/c my contract was to fill in for someone that was away on maternity leave. Once she returned to work, there wasn't any space for me. They are structured into 4 divisions,...
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+1. I'm a big fan of hanging out your own shingle. It is *not* for everyone, however. If you have ongoing obligations (e.g. mortgage, etc), you need to determine for yourself how the finances will...
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Yes, for SURE stick it out in your current job. Absolute best case? Stay there a year. I know that's not what you want to hear, but employers WILL take it as a strike against you if you've only...
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So stop looking for the perfect job working for someone else and concentrate on what will make you the happiest in any situation. Going to work should never feel like working.
Write a business...
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I understand what you're feeling right now. I've felt that way before. Oftentimes, we tend to find things that we don't have. It will be better if we will concentrate on the things that we have and...
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I just recently got out of a contract opportunity for a company that I absolutely loved. In my entire career, that job was the only one that I've ever enjoyed. Unfortunately, they weren't able to...
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That puts me in a rough spot. I understand that companies love candidates that are currently employed, but I think it might make me look worse to apply for a job 2 weeks after I've started a new one....
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Don't not quit because of this reason. If you and him were on the chopping block, he'd do anything to keep his job.
Keep doing your current job and keep looking for other opportunities. Quit your...
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I agree with this Mavv's suggestions. Easier to get another job when you are currently employeed. You have show more confidence and less desperate when you already have a job.
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Oh yeah, opportunities for entreprenuership far outweigh working for someone else, but only for those who can do it, which was his point. Like I said, he himself is an entreprenuer, not a professor -...
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Are you a CPA? If not, you should be putting all of your energy into getting your CPA.
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inwood, definitely start looking for another job while you are with that job to see whats out there. i speak from personal experience, i started out as a temp contractor at the company i work for...
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My suggestion is start looking for a new job if you can and don't just quit until you find one. This is especially if you got a whole family to feed and the only source of income. Good luck!
The...
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what's the state of the company that employed you for the contract job? why couldn't they keep you on? is it possible that those reasons may change, that they'd look for someone fulltime soon? ...
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Have you considered becoming an entrepreneur?
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Agreed it is a tough situation but just be honest an explain to the potential employer that your current position is not for you. If you have the skills and qualifications they are looking for they...
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It's been a month and half and my feelings haven't changed. I'm still unhappy here, and it just keeps getting worse with each passing day. The only benefit is that I've been learning a lot with all...
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OP, I agree with those that say that you need to keep the job while you continue the job search. It sounds like the area where you are does not have a high demand, so you probably can't afford to...
