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How do I dig myself out of this and move on..

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Lightsareonnobodyshome · 10/03/2019 17:46

2.5 years ago I left a job I had been in for 4 years to work for a charity in a new role. The new role didn't have enough for me to do and I discovered after I had started paid me less than others for doing the same role. 6 months ago I contacted my former boss to ask is she would mind if I used her as a referee, she was happy to and also mentioned that they would have an opening at a higher level than I was on when I was there. I applied, interviewed and got the job, I was slightly unsure about going back but with a new line manager and more scope thought it would be ok. Role forward to now and I now remember why I left, the lack of support, both day to day and in terms of development, the lack of general interest in doing tasks. Don't get me wrong I don't need to be micro managed but it would be nice for someone to take an interest in what I do and actually notice if I am not around. I like the work I do and the areas which it is based, but the politics of the management set up, drags me down.I know I have made an error in judgement as I expected too much to have changed, and I am trying to be positive and have been looking for courses I can do at work to reinforce my skill set and help my confidence, but I am worried about how this will look to future employers..? How do I put a positive spin on this...?

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Lightsareonnobodyshome · 11/03/2019 08:09

Can anyone offer advice or perspective?

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sackrifice · 11/03/2019 08:15

You don't need a positive spin, you made a mistake and are now looking for a new challenge.

NChangeForNoReason · 11/03/2019 08:32

I hear you moan but PP is right. You've made an error in judgement and need to stick it out until u find a new job. I would personally try and make the best of it for 12m so as to ensure your C.V doesn't spark questions.

cheeseypuff · 11/03/2019 11:59

Speak to your manager. Tell them the reasons you left in the first place & that you hoped things would have changed but they haven't. If you feel like this the chances are that others do too - its an opportunity to give feedback to the company & for them to change. Suggest ways in which communication between employees/ managers could be improved.

If nothing changes then you haven't lost anything & you can look for a new role with a clear mind that you gave it a good go. If you do leave you can also outline the reasons why to your current employer & show that you did try to change things before you moved on again.

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