Hi, posting in the hope that someone has been in the same boat or can just give advice. Currently working in procurement in the public sector, have been here 12 years. I have gotten to the point that I am really unhappy in my job and would like a change. The problem is I have lost my confidence in myself in terms of what I can offer a company.
I work really hard at and a good at my job but am very stressed (hugely understaffed and no sign of that ever changing) and feel like I am stagnating in here. It's same old same old day in day out.
I have often asked about being sent on courses related to the job but am always turned down, there is no professional development or career progression.
This is where the panic sets in. I am reading job descriptions and all I can think is that there is no point in applying for that, I won’t even get shortlisted. We are eons behind the private sector in terms of technology and systems (don’t have one!) and I feel that this will hinder me. I am happy to do courses and am interested in up skilling. I just can’t seem to see why anyone would hire me.
Also I would be interested in hearing any suggestions for a career change too. My working history is public sector procurement and university wise I have a business degree and a law degree.
How do I get out of this defeatist mind set? I want move on. I need to start earning more money or at least working somewhere where this can happen. I am single, 39 in a few weeks and cannot afford to buy a home in the city I live. Which is something I would like to do at some point.
Thanks in advance for any help or for just sharing your experience.