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Am I sounding ungrateful/moany about my job?

29 replies

Huws2 · 25/11/2025 16:54

Been with current company c.15 years, a few promotions but hit ceiling since c.2021 and can’t really progress further. Couple of unsuccessful attempts to move sideways.

Decent salary/bonus, generous holiday and flexibility. As secure as a job can realistically be in current climate, and any redundancy package would be good.

However - career is essentially dead end now, minimal interaction with colleagues since hybrid policy came in, manager is uninspiring and the work isn’t rewarding. Hours spent a week with nothing to do. Only Tuesday and I feel down about things already.

Spoke to a friend about this who thinks I need to count my blessings and many would love this position.

I am mid 30’s if that helps. Would you move on even it was a risky move/initial drop in salary? As there is a potential career change I have in mind.

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HoskinsChoice · 25/11/2025 17:10

It depends what you want out of life. If you have any ambition and are career driven you need to move ASAP. The private sector in particular may regard you as 'institutionalised' because you've stayed about 10 years too long in your current company. You haven't exposed yourself to different products, different systems, different customers, different management styles etc so you will be at a disadvantage when compared to those who have had moved a couple of times. You may get a bit of credit for your loyalty but it doesn't trump diverse experience. If you want to progress in your career, it is not really a question of whether you would but rather whether you should. And you definitely should!

The job market is not great (and may get worse depending on this week's budget) but you have the comfort of a steady job so you can take your time and wait for the right job. December is a terrible month to job hunt so I'd spend some time getting your CV up to date, getting your head round what you want (role, type of company, hours, commute you're prepared to do etc) then start looking in January. Good luck!

RunningJo · 25/11/2025 16:59

Nothing with wanting your job to be more fulfilling, no matter how ‘cushy’ it may seem. If you want a career change, get your CV updated, look at what’s available.
But I would absolutely look into it in detail,I was helping a friend job hunt and it’s pretty dire out there (I appreciate it depends on what job you want).

Quitelikeit · 25/11/2025 16:58

What is your job title at the moment?

Bikergran · 25/11/2025 16:58

If you have hours with nothing to do, could you do some online learning to help you towards your new career?