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Would I be stupid to leave?

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UpsyDaisies52 · 25/05/2023 10:35

Hi!

I work for a large recruitment company and have for a few years now. Hours are good and steady (9-5, no weekends). I work remotely 95% of the time. Pension, healthcare, etc

My workload isn’t too bad. I make about 5-6 calls a day, spend most of my time doing admin work/sourcing candidates, etc.

Lately, there’s been some changes to management and I have a new manager who is very demanding and a little bit invasive. Trying to suss out personal information related to health, and generally just making me a bit put off talking to them.

The pay is not fantastic - couldn’t get a mortgage on it, for example. Company says they can’t afford to give raises which is a bit of a red flag.

I’ve been feeling a bit iffy about my work as of late, kind of looking elsewhere without officially looking elsewhere. Jobs I’d be interested in would mean giving up fully remote work, but would mean more social interaction, more money and same hours.

But then I think, I’ve got stability here. I don’t enjoy it, and I definitely don’t enjoy new management, but it’s survivable. Would I be stupid to give that up?

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UpsyDaisies52 · 25/05/2023 10:41

Should add, I’m in my mid 20s with no responsibilities yet (children, husband, etc). So there is nothing riding on this decision other than my own comfort really

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FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 25/05/2023 10:52

Definitely look elsewhere. I see nothing particularly special about your current job that would warrant staying when you're not happy.

You might be able to negotiate more WFH at a new role anyway.

Saucemonkey · 25/05/2023 10:57

Move on. It’s ok to seek progression at work

determinedtomakethiswork · 25/05/2023 11:14

Definitely look elsewhere. If you are in your mid 20s with no family responsibilities, go for the best possible job with the best colleagues.

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UpsyDaisies52 · 25/05/2023 18:05

Thanks all! I wrote out a pros and cons list, and the cons for staying in my current role was far longer than the pros.

I’m just a bit worried about leaving a job that isn’t majorly horrific just to take a chance somewhere else. I’m not a risk taker as you can guess 😂

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ArcticSkewer · 25/05/2023 18:06

mid 20s no kids is the best time to leave! Look for decent pay and promotion - this is no age to settle

StayingZenInTheVipersDen · 25/05/2023 18:07

I'd leave (but obviously wait till you have a new job). I think you can do better. Recruitment can be quite lucrative I think? If it's money you want I think you can do better. I also don't think I'd have enjoyed WFH in my twenties. I liked being in a big city and going for drinks after work with colleagues and things.

dickdarstardlymuttley · 25/05/2023 18:08

Run for the hills, get out and explore other work options. Others you'll be stuck in a rut. Good luck 🤞🏻

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UpsyDaisies52 · 25/05/2023 18:12

StayingZenInTheVipersDen · 25/05/2023 18:07

I'd leave (but obviously wait till you have a new job). I think you can do better. Recruitment can be quite lucrative I think? If it's money you want I think you can do better. I also don't think I'd have enjoyed WFH in my twenties. I liked being in a big city and going for drinks after work with colleagues and things.

Recruitment can be quite lucrative if you’re commission based, but our company doesn’t do commission. We earn no extra money aside from a bonus, which is not guaranteed.

I won’t lie and say money isn’t a factor, because of course it is, but I wouldn’t take a high paying job if I knew I wouldn’t like it either.

I feel very settled where I am, but not in a “yes I could see myself doing this for the rest of my life” but in a “is this really the rest of my life?” way. Especially because I’m fully remote, I feel like my 20s are just flashing by with no real social element, and no clear picture of when I could afford a mortgage.

But then my job is to get other people jobs, and I know how hard it is and how lucky I am to be employed in a relatively comfortable role

I think I’m overthinking it

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FoodFestfFork · 25/05/2023 18:21

MOVE! If you don't like the new job or can't negotiate an element of wfh then move again. These are the years to meet new people, get some (more?) professional qualifications, live in new cities that maybe you afford to buy a home in, travel and best of all, have fun kissing all the frogs on your way to meeting Mr/ Miss Right.

mrstea301 · 25/05/2023 18:24

Definitely move - you're far too young to settle for a job that doesn't sound like it has any real prospects, and no progression, especially if the company can't do pay rises. It's scary to move but you've got a much better chance of ending up in a job that you love. If you're not happy in your current job, that isn't going to magically change and get better.

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UpsyDaisies52 · 25/05/2023 18:37

FoodFestfFork · 25/05/2023 18:21

MOVE! If you don't like the new job or can't negotiate an element of wfh then move again. These are the years to meet new people, get some (more?) professional qualifications, live in new cities that maybe you afford to buy a home in, travel and best of all, have fun kissing all the frogs on your way to meeting Mr/ Miss Right.

This is another thing I worry about. How am I ever supposed to meet my future husband if I spend all my time inside? My job is remote and after work, I’m so exhausted by the day that I don’t go anywhere except to the shop or for a walk around the corner.

My dream life revolves around a husband and children, and unless The Perfect Man is going to knock on my door, I won’t find him working this job 😂

(I also won’t join OLD sites because I’ve seen way too many documentaries 👀)

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