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Move on. Moving on is good for the soul. ____________________ Now - Speed Triple, old ratty GS550, GSXR750M
Gone (in order of ownership) - Raleigh Runabout, AP50, KH125, GP125, KH250, CBX550, Z400, CB750FII, 250LC, GS550, ZXR750H1, Guzzi Targa, GSX750F, KH250 x2, Bimota SB6R and counting... |
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I got used to changes of work place when in the RAF, with postings lasting typically 3 years, then onto to a completely different job at a different unit.
Then after I came out of the RAF and started working at motorcycle dealerships, I used to move from place to place quite a bit, as much for the change of scenery as anything else. The job was always pretty much the same, just each work place's individual approaches that differed but you soon get the hang of their ways. Employers don't expect you to know everything about how they work when you arrive, bound to be a bit of a learning process in that regard. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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A long time ago I worked as a field engineer and the company got taken over. The [now ex-]MD came down to the workshop for a chat: "...great opportunity... blah, blah, blah..." "...obviously there'll need to be some pay adjustments..."
To which I barked out "oh, so you've been fucking us over all these years?"
Worried grin, bead of sweat on the forehead and he carried on with the spiel. I looked for a new job the next day. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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I've had VERY bad imposter syndrome for almost the whole of this first year.
Fuck. Oops!
Not Jennifer the Omniscient after all.
Love my job though!
It'll be alright Paddy.
Ya always have to work harder (or as pointed out, just differently than you are used to) until you get the hang of it.
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Professions are over reliant on qualifications. What really counts is depth of knowledge and experience and it sounds like you have those in spades. Changing jobs is a hugely stressful experience but you usually find that once you're in the new post and get used to the way the new company works, it's all the same.
I've changed professions four times in my working life. Not jobs, professions. I've been a retail manager (fuck knows how I put up with that one ), an electronics engineer specialising in audio and digital design and development, a network manager (I blagged my way into that one after we moved here) working with a mixed bag of technologies, and finally Information Security management. Each move was stressful initially but I soon found my feet and realised that I had the knowledge and experience to fulfil the role.
If you're unhappy with the current job and you're happy that the new position meets your needs then go for it. You'll be a lot happier once you've settled in. |
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Islander wrote: | Professions are over reliant on qualifications. |
Not a problem if you're headhunted, most jobs I've been poached. For my current job I actually had to google what you put in a C.V. I think you get to a certain age, over 40 maybe, and qualifications are neither here nor there. No one is the slightest bit interested in my Novell certification
Quote: | I've changed professions four times in my working life. Not jobs, professions. I've been a retail manager (fuck knows how I put up with that one ), an electronics engineer specialising in audio and digital design and development, a network manager (I blagged my way into that one after we moved here) working with a mixed bag of technologies, and finally Information Security management. |
TBF only the retail job is a different "profession." All the rest are just techno-mage stuff the muggles can't handle ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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The principles of information security date back to the dawn of time, with regards to war at least, but everything's online now so I'd rather have someone with some IT experience under their belt.
I think the only job I truly blagged was as a high street computer shop repair engineer. I just walked in one day and basically went "nice shop, I'd like a job here" (I lived about 2 roads away at the time.) Unfortunately the boss had a liking for Bolivian Marching Powder, something I discovered much, much later
The upside was the curry house next door and the pub on the other side of the road ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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who is it on here that does financing on aeroplanes and special assets? To date I think that's the most interesting job I have heard of on BCF ____________________ PRESENT: 2018 BMW S1000XR SE Sport.
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____________________ trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
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Nobby the Bastard wrote: | No point doing a job where you are unhappy. |
I wouldn't say I am unhappy, I am just not on the same page as the people running it, its changed from a family type affair to red tape and can't do x without a business case. I understand why, but I also don't understand other stuff that happens.
MarJay wrote: | It's totally normal.
Upward movement is necessary to progress and it's necessary to feel a touch out of your comfort zone. Embrace it. |
I agree, I don't mind being out of my comfort zone, but I like to know I am capable to take on whats thrown at me. I should be, but I still worry.
Diggs wrote: | Move on. Moving on is good for the soul. |
I am feeling that right now!
chickenstrip wrote: | Employers don't expect you to know everything about how they work when you arrive, bound to be a bit of a learning process in that regard. |
Good point, I didn't know much when I came here, everything I know is really built from my time here so I see that as a bonus when moving.
stinkwheel wrote: | You'll probably find you resent adopting different ways of working less in a new job than if someone tried to make you work differently in your old one. |
Most definitely agree with that. I'm pretty stuck in my ways and tend to do my own thing here.
UncleBFester wrote: | Brain food is good, as is a change of scene. |
100% - I love learning, so I do see that. Technically my physical scenery won't change but I know what you mean!
Nobby the Bastard wrote: | Being headhunted is a bonus. |
I would say it was more 'would you like to come work with us' whilst knowing where I currently worked - very chill interview, consider that headhunted, my name is known in our industry so that helps!
hellkat wrote: | It'll be alright Paddy.
Ya always have to work harder (or as pointed out, just differently than you are used to) until you get the hang of it. |
I always work hard I feel, but I work smart and hopefully I do fit in with their way of working.
MCN wrote: | I work for a bunch of absolute khunts. |
Erm... I would say a very small portion of my colleagues are, but like 2 in 100.
Islander wrote: | Professions are over reliant on qualifications. What really counts is depth of knowledge and experience and it sounds like you have those in spades. Changing jobs is a hugely stressful experience but you usually find that once you're in the new post and get used to the way the new company works, it's all the same. |
I have no qualifications, zero. I should push to get some but I am more of an "experience than certificate" type of person, I can't prove I know Cisco/Forti/MS stuff, but I can show you I am competent etc Its the one thing stopping me from applying for even a lower role, I would take a less work/less stress job but they are looking for a check box in some places. Ideally, I'd be a network manager of a school... enough downgrade to be less hectic, but also retain some of the best bits of my job.
Thanks all... I feel its going to be a weird 3-6 months for sure..
Also fuck, I managed to accidentally change my name. 10/10 |
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chickenstrip wrote: | Employers don't expect you to know everything about how they work when you arrive, bound to be a bit of a learning process in that regard. |
Good point, I didn't know much when I came here, everything I know is really built from my time here so I see that as a bonus when moving.
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You might find you know some stuff they don't, or you do things in a different/better way that they never thought of.
I changed jobs 18 months ago, after 15 years of working in the same place.
I was interviewed and offered the job by someone I wouldn't be working directly for and I only met my manager on the first day I walked back through the door - that day was like starting at a new school, knew no-one, didn't know the systems or way of working, I was so far out of my comfort zone, I might as well have been on another planet.
What made it seem worse is that I am so much more experienced (and older) than anyone else in the department, their expectation of me was high and my own expectation was even higher.
For weeks I would go home at night and wonder if I was ever going to get it, but ultimately my experience got me through and one day it all just clicked - took about 4 months though.
I did realise quite quickly that the actual job wasn't for me, so I'm going to have to go through it all again, once I find something else, but I know I can deal with it now, so it was worth the pain to prove that.
One interesting thing I was told by a recruitment consultant, if you move from a long term position, it can take 3 or 4 goes to settle, so don't be surprised if, like me, you find yourself job hunting again quite soon. ____________________ Things get better with age; I'm close to being magnificent........
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Is the keyfob from a wing-mounted missile pod? ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 141 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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