Unhappy and frustrated

ohsotired2022 · 29/10/2024 05:26

I'm so sorry that you have had this negative experience.
Well done for recognising that teaching didn't feel right and getting out.

Can you look at becoming a private tutor. I have friends who were teachers who now do this and I think it's mainly online so you could work from home.

I'm in a similar position and have been a nurse for 19 years but it is making me ill. A few people have suggested going to the civil service but when I look at those jobs I don't see any that I realistically have the right skills for.

BG2015 · 29/10/2024 07:56

What about an administrating job in the NHS? My local trust are always advertising for staff. There are bands you can work up. If you've got office experience now I'm sure you'd find it easy.

sweetpeaorchestra · 29/10/2024 09:40

It sounds like it’s more a problem with your particular department or team than the work per se. Have you been looking for other roles in the civil service?

They do sound like a good employer if you need some flexibility/wfh with a chronic health issue, so if you found a better role it might be a good option. Appreciate the application and interviewing for roles there is a big undertaking!

Harassedevictee · 30/10/2024 19:06

I agree with a pp look for a level move to another department.

Jammylou · 30/10/2024 19:30

ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/09/2024 22:00

Hi,

So I left a career in teaching and currently work in the civil service as a middle manager.

It’s been difficult as I’ve had to face racism from staff. I’m over worked. And recently, a project I managed which was a success, another member received recognition for. They hadn’t done any of the work I did.

I’m stuck. I can’t go back to teaching as my health doesn’t allow it. I have IBS which flares up and I can’t go to the loo when I need to.

I feel like no one wants me in this new organisation.

I’m scared to try something new as I feel like what if it is worse? The grass isn’t always greener etc.

What can I do?

Have you reported the racism as no one should experience that in any environment including work.
If you feel it is subtle so hard to evidence keep a log of incidents and take it to management.
totally unacceptable.

HappyAsASandboy · 30/10/2024 19:47

This isn't typical of the Civil Service (well not in my 20+ years of experience).

Can you look for a new CS job either in the same department or a new one? Level transfer moves (if you're not ready for promotion yet) are very common and should be encouraged to broaden your experience,

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 30/10/2024 20:04

Jammylou · 30/10/2024 19:30

Have you reported the racism as no one should experience that in any environment including work.
If you feel it is subtle so hard to evidence keep a log of incidents and take it to management.
totally unacceptable.

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Hi, yes I reported the racism.

One individual was investigated and they went off sick before they were notified of the outcome.

The other individual - nothing happened. It has been ongoing since Jan 2024. Every time I asked to speak to someone about it, it was ignored. Tried to raise a grievance but again they didn’t take it further.

So nothing has been done with the second individual or even the first, really.

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 30/10/2024 20:06

HappyAsASandboy · 30/10/2024 19:47

This isn't typical of the Civil Service (well not in my 20+ years of experience).

Can you look for a new CS job either in the same department or a new one? Level transfer moves (if you're not ready for promotion yet) are very common and should be encouraged to broaden your experience,

Honestly - I’ve tried so hard. Have filled in around 30 applications. Got interviewed for 2 positions, but no luck.

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 30/10/2024 20:07

BG2015 · 29/10/2024 07:56

What about an administrating job in the NHS? My local trust are always advertising for staff. There are bands you can work up. If you've got office experience now I'm sure you'd find it easy.

I guess I can look into NHS. Never really thought about it to be honest!

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 30/10/2024 20:11

ohsotired2022 · 29/10/2024 05:26

I'm so sorry that you have had this negative experience.
Well done for recognising that teaching didn't feel right and getting out.

Can you look at becoming a private tutor. I have friends who were teachers who now do this and I think it's mainly online so you could work from home.

I'm in a similar position and have been a nurse for 19 years but it is making me ill. A few people have suggested going to the civil service but when I look at those jobs I don't see any that I realistically have the right skills for.

I feel like since I’ve left teaching - I probably won’t be a good enough tutor.

Thank you for your support.

It’s always difficult leaving a career - I still feel like a “teacher” and always wonder what the old students are up to. And I still think about the exam periods and July summer holidays 😬

I hope you find something suitable for you too.

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Celticrosewave · 31/10/2024 11:21

@ButterfliesnWaterfalls you sound bereft ☹️ I don’t have any advice but have you given yourself time to grieve for your teaching career? You’re allowed to feel all at sea after a huge career change!

Be kind to yourself! My best friend was a teacher and she found a role in a museum that she thrived in. (Not a curator, more like management)