I've been in my new job for 6 weeks and I'm bored in it.
I guess it is my own fault.
I left a horrible workplace where I experienced discrimination and bullying. As I'm disabled, I wasn't expecting any job offers but I got 4 in the same week. The one I went for was the lowest paid and temporary but it seemed easy and I didn't want stress after what I'd been though. I felt I needed to build up my confidence again.
It is nearly £10,000 less pa than my previous role but everyone has been nice, I have gotten all the adjustments I asked for, we are currently WFH too.
But I'm bored. The work I'm doing is indeed easy, so easy that I don't have enough to do and I'm spending a lot of time on Mumsnet, watching the news, doing housework etc. Sounds brilliant I know but I like being busy and I worry that if/when we ever return to the office, how will I keep myself busy?
I have tried to do more work but I've been told to slow down and I'm doing too much and to step it back a bit. I've tried to take on more responsibilities but I've been told 'no' and concentrate on my own role and responsibilities (its a funded project). I've tried to sign up to things and volunteer for things but again its a 'no'.
Furthermore, I don't actually ever want to return to an office but it will come at some point. I hope my contract ends before that time comes but they might extend it. I am hoping to find another job that is permanent working from home but there isn't many.
AIBU to feel bored and want more work or am I really lucky to be able to skive most of the day and get paid?
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fandabbydoozy · 03/04/2021 21:15
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