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Am I overreacting?

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amyscottscott · 14/12/2025 10:58

Am I overreacting? I work in finance and have done for ten years. In the jobs I take it i ask in the interview to learn and understand new tasks like management accounts. This never happens and I just get given the same tasks. I can do these tasks ,I just never get given them. I have been in this new job for 6 months as a assistant accountant. I told them three weeks ago I have no work and I got given supplier statements to reconcile. A very basic accounting task. The woman I did them for who said she was too busy then didn't like the way I reconciled them. As in put a tick next to each invoice. My bosses are now on holiday and I have next to nothing to do. This woman I add who complained, is remote and she continually is rude and abrash with others making out small mistakes to be big ones, taking minor concerns to the boss without consulting others. I now with my history of always asking for more and never get given more, think I should find another job? Or should I keep waiting for higher more challenging work? I add , this is the fifth job where im in this position. Mainly because I go for the lower levels job like a accounts assistant because of confidence and its difficult to get the more senior roles because I don't have the experience. Im now wondering do I stick it out a, because im still getting the same old tasks, or b, look for another job? I have an interview for a job that implies more senior tasks like CIS returns , payroll which I've never done before.
Am I overreacting or should I move on because life is short? Thanks for any opinions

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InSpainTheRain · 14/12/2025 11:11

There is something that came through clearly on your post where you say "rhis is the fifth job where im in this position". Could it be that you are not being given more advanced tasks because you are not coming across as confident and capable. I think I would try to stay in the role if I were you (because many moves on a CV doesn't look good) and work on your confidence and communication skills. Look at some courses to help you be more confident and assertive. LinkedIn could help here as they do suitable courses.

Additionally, if someone gives you a task (e.g. reconciliation) check how they would like to see the results. You say they didn't like you ticking things off, so what would they like to see? Rather than asking "How would you like me to do that?" perhaps make a suggestion of what you'll do in order to sound more confident and capable, e.g. "I'll list out the invoices by number, amount and date in a spreadsheet and put the corresponding paperwork reference next to them, along with any explanatory notes. Does that sound ok or do you need additional information?" Good luck!

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