Quitting

[Joanne]

has anyone ever walked out of their job?

 

What came of it?

 

Is it a bad thing to do?? Should I work through the tough times and just get on with it?

[mrforgetful]

I never waled out, but I did once never go back.

 

I'd been there 4 days working for an agency in a bank, got this job so didn't go back to the bank or work my notice.

 

Got a phonecall saying I had to and I was like, well what if I don't? Turns out nothing.

 

I wouldn't say it's a good thing to do but at the same time, if the people youre working with/for aren't being reasonable or nice then why should you?

[Joanne]

it's sometimes the people but mostly the job... my skills aren't being used and i'm never challenged anymore. :-(

[Michael]

@Joanne - If it's any consolation we all have good days and bad days, but to be honest it really depends what your reason(s) are.

 

Remember that legally you can apply for as many jobs as you like and go for visits (by appointment) for your interview or site visit etc... Your establishment will then know you wish to move on and occasionally, may give you an offer. It might be a financial incentive or of course an adjustment on your responsibilities.

 

My advice ultimately (whatever your position is), is don't walk out. You'll put yourself in the wrong, your union can do little to help you and it'll give whoever you work for ammunition to use against you! Seek advice from your union (if necessary) and get applying for those jobs. You have nothing to lose!

[sunny_nunny]

Time for a new challenge then. Wouldn't just walk out because that could cause problems later on if you ever need references, etc.

[mrforgetful]

It's hard to comment without knowing more about the situation.

 

Is there not new initiatives that you could get started?

New services that you can identify a need for which aren't being met?

Ideas you want to get realised?

Things you have experience of using that don't exist there which could well be beneficial you could get installed?

 

I don't think job dissatisfaction is enough justification for just walking out. Looking for new places and leaving fair enough, but unless your position is untenable it would be selfish to just up and leave when it's not their fault.

 

PM me if you'd like to talk more privately.

[Joanne]

I did apply for some and I got told by the head that everyone is replaceable (which made me feel good)....

 

I thought I had done well in an interview at a primary school, but they told me I didn't have a passion for working with children (so true) and that I couldn't give an example of leading a project (which is hard when you are the bottom of the pile)

 

I figure that I should wait and get more experience so I can have a better chance at a better job and more money... I think I'm just being impatient.

[Michael]

@Joanne - I know exactly what you mean about challenges. That's why I resigned from my job a year ago and now I am self employed, working for multiple schools, the general public and small businesses.

 

My reasons were that I had no professional development, nothing to aim higher for and I'm one of these people who's never satisfied. I seek knowledge and more experience. It was the best decision I made.

[Joanne]

@mrforgetful:

 

well the situation we are in at the mo: most of the computers are new and rarely go wrong... all the servers are pretty new too.

I did a survey last week for customer satisfaction and everyone is satisfied.

 

Also... about leaving people in the lurch... it would be partially their fault. I get all the sh*tty jobs that they can't be bothered to do even if I'm allready doing something... they will ask me to do it instead of just going themselves.

 

If i ever get an oppertunity to go to a primary school my network manager says I can't go even though I could. I get left on my own on a regular basis to run the school and it's easy. nothing to do!!

[mrforgetful]

Hmmm..

 

Does sound like the position you've been placed in is 'dogs body we want to give crap jobs to so we dont have to and dont want to give her anything better'.

 

In which case I'd just start looking elsewhere, they can't stop you leaving but as mentioned earlier, you'll need a reference at the next place, 'she walked' doesn't look good at all, but 'I was tremendously unhappy, not appreciated and no satisfactio nbut I stayed until I found this so they werne' in the lurch' looks a lot better.

[mattx]

and I got told by the head that everyone is replaceable (which made me feel good)....

 

Thats because they are. If you go through life thinking that your not then well........

[Joanne]

I know that I am replaceable... it's just that the replacement might not be as good! The only way they could get better is to up the salary... a lot!

[mattx]

t's just that the replacement might not be as good!

 

Thats not your problem. It's the schools.

You need to think of number one in this case - and thats you / your family if you have one.

[Midget]

just remember that if you are irreplaceable then you'll never be promoted.

[contink]

and I got told by the head that everyone is replaceable (which made me feel good)....

 

Thats because they are. If you go through life thinking that your not then well........

True but it's hardly something a decent headteacher would say unless they need to go on a course re: "Motivating your staff 101" which the muppet in question probably would have to retake!

 

@Joanne: TBH, I'd look at improving your skillset, getting some training (even if it's in your own time) and when you have what people are looking for elsewhere, hand in your notice and don't look back.

 

It might take a bit of time but given the situation you've described they're not exactly falling over themselves to keep you.

[Joanne]

thanks for everyones supportive messages! I've decided I am going to stay and in the background start doing some little jobs on the side like removing viruses, spyware etc. and maybe think about starting my own business. It won't be easy, but nothing is. Even if that fails I will definitely be putting in for some training come april (I've had my quota for this year!!)...

 

more training better quals!

[mattx]

I've decided I am going to stay and in the background start doing some little jobs on the side like removing viruses, spyware etc. and maybe think about starting my own business.

 

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Good luck.

I still remove viruses etc now - but for FREE !! [ It's 'cos I'm a nice chap - sometimes ]

[Joanne]

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Good luck.

I still remove viruses etc now - but for FREE !! [ It's 'cos I'm a nice chap - sometimes ]

 

woooo way to motivate people!

[mattx]

woooo way to motivate people!

 

I don't do motivation - thats down to the individual..... :-)

[Joanne]

hmmm that's a good point... i do need some self motivation.... you make me want to try harder by being so depressive.... is it like reverse psychology?

[StewartKnight]

Joanne,

 

Lancs Uni run good courses designed for school tech.

I know a few on Edugeek that are doing / have done the courses.

 

If you do 4 courses you get a foundation degree!

[Simcfc73]

Well for the past week I have hated the kids, the teachers and my job and my breasts ache.

 

Must be a IT crowd type thing

[mattx]

hmmm that's a good point... i do need some self motivation.... you make me want to try harder by being so depressive.... is it like reverse psychology?

 

If you want to feel good, just go out and buy an iPhone.

[chrbb]

Simcfc73 said

Well for the past week I have hated the kids, the teachers and my job and my breasts ache.

 

Are you pregnant? There isn't going to another Christmas miracle is there?

[pallen]

You could look on this site and see what other schools have set up. Online room booking software, job logging, intranet etc....Find out if there is something your school doesn't have which other schools have running. Give yourself a project to do and set a deadline to have it in place too. This will give you a project to manage(usefull for interviews) and show the school that you have got the desire to progress and develop things for them. The fact that the school is broken into terms gives you a good timeline to work from.

 

You could talk to the staff there to see if there is anything they would like to do but dont have the tech knowledge to get it off the ground. Things like video editing but not being sure where to begin. You could do the research and setting up along with userguides etc for staff. Consisting of training in the use of IT equipment, software etc, basically anything that is going to hold your interest and/or be of use to you in the future in looking for other jobs.

 

The school may not be interested in keeping you, but you can use them to gain knowledge and skills that can be easily transferable and give you an advantage when applying for various jobs.