AIBU to start looking for a new job?

[Hegsy]

I've only been here 2 months and it already seems like 2 months too long......I'm bored, so so so bored! I have maybe 1 - 2 hours work a day max. I could have had another job by now if I hadn't taken this one. They met my salary request but once I started stated it was a 40hr week not 35 like discussed in the interview. Also 4 less holidays a year than previousl workplace and no first aiders allowance so I have in effect taken a pay drop.

I choose redundancy from my previous employer because of office relocation and it seemed to far to drive but this job is the same commute time really just a (slightly) shorter distance but through more town than motorway so takes pretty much the same time as my previous place.

I'm in talks with previous employer about going back but its got to be authorised by the board and such like, so I'm starting to look at new jobs elsewhere. Thing is I feel guilty I know they paid a recruitment agency £2K for recommending me. The role was created and given to me earlier than they had planned because they liked me so much, they were also really good last week when I needed emergency time off but I am just SO BORED!

AIBU to leave? They've taken me off probabtion and given me a contract as yet I haven't signed and returned it - I don't really want to!

I don't think you're BU to leave, you're talking about the place where you will be spending most if your waking hours, you can't underestimate how much a person can be effected by their working environment. You need to feel engaged & useful.
The only thing I would say is there any possibility of them giving you more/different work if you talked to them about it? If they liked you enough to start the job early I'm sure they'd do a lot to keep you if they knew you were bored.

Where on earth do you work that you only have enough to do for 1-2 hours a day?

Have you talked to your immediate manager, explain that you are given X,Y & Z to do - it is taking you 1-2 hours, confirm with your manager that the work is of the correct standard and ask (politely) what else they would like you to do with your time?

Although years ago I remember being very eager in my first job and asking the manager for more work, she told me not to bother her - unfortunately that was in the days before the internet !

If you want to of course you should.

but word to the wise, one of best jobs turned out to be one I couldn't stand for the first 3 months...was bored senseless and had very little to do.

Can you start making it more interesting? Coming up with ideas how to improve things, suggest new avenues to explore etc?

What line of work are you in?

I'm an administrator for a company that do repairs on pumps, the previous company I worked for I did sales for a whole manner of products. The reason they hired me here was in part due to my industry and product knowledge, but my manager has in no way utilised this knowledge! I actually think having worked for him for a bit that he is a little sexist.....just some of the things he has said. The whole place is quiet just now though but that worries me more, I don't see him doing anything to drive sales and productivity. TBH I am a bit worried about the companies viability. The are owned by a huge norwegian company but if they were to withdraw their support this place would go tits up.

I know in some ways I'm really lucky but at 28 I'm not quiet ready to just sit here and whittle away my days!

If your skills are in sales why don't you suggest some ways in which you can help promote sales & generate productivity.

But seriously, if your manager isn't utilising your skills and is not interested in your suggestions I think you should just tell him that the job isn't working out for you, explain your reasons, and let him know that you have decided to look for something more challenging.

Does he know you are bored, can you make it obvious by mumsnetting or something all day .