Took Job offer just because of my prior skills - big mistake (graduate, separate)
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Before I retired I worked in a major metropolitan area. My work was very specialized and I worked with certain specific software that pertained to that work. The work was very grueling and tedious. But rewarding by the good pay and satisfaction with the end results. But after about 12 years of it I was fried.
I stopped that work and retired - moved away to a smaller city.
So I see this add on a local job board for a company looking for someone with knowledge and experience with that software I previously worked with. I'm sure I was the only one within 200 miles that had experience with it. Fast forward I interviewed, they made me a good offer the same day. I accepted.
Went in the first day. Fired up the computer and there is the program. I open it up and start thinking what the hell am I doing here. I finished out the day. Called the owner the next morning and told him I would not be a fit for the position etc..
What a big mistake just taking the job because I was a expert with that software. Did not think it through.
Anyone else ever done this in retirement? I feel like a ass.
Quitting on day 1 sounds like the best thing for you and also for your employer. Trying to tough it out and then quit after weeks or months would have been worse for everyone.
This reminds me of a recent thread about what it would take to return to work after retiring. I did not post a response, but I have thought about it. I figure a firm 6 or 12 month commitment. And a salary of about $300K. That way I could net enough for a major luxury world tour. I would want to spend a couple of months in Europe. My wife would want to include a few weeks in China and I would want to add on a month in Australia and another month in NZ.
It's really a shame when people pout and pick up their marbles and go home.
All threads and experiences are learning opportunities for someone. We all learn from each other -- IF we're willing.
And of course, unfortunately, some are not.
I think the OP has brought to light an an important issue for some people: going back to work either for the wrong reasons, reasons that the person him- or herself isn't sure about, or just perhaps picking the wrong job.
But sometimes we just don't know those things before hand. Sometimes all we can do is make the best decision with the information we have at the time.
And, if we've done our best due diligence, there's nothing wrong with things not working out. It happens.
A separate issue all together is how the person feels about the ramifications of the situation.
Thanks everyone for your posts.
I can see where this is going, so I won't be making anymore comments here.
At least tell us your intention for getting the job in the first place. Were you bored at home? Was it hubris because you knew the program? You've worked before. You obviously know what it's like.
By starting this thread, did you expect everyone to pat you on the back? Personally, I don't get the appeal of returning to work after retirement unless one really needs the money.
Thanks everyone for your posts.
I can see where this is going, so I won't be making anymore comments here.
I hear you. You posted your honest experience, and then some respondents indicated you were wrong and/or its your fault. It happens to the OP on every practically Retirement thread.
I felt so burnt out after leaving my job, I have not looked for another one. I completely lost interest in my career and work. I would have felt exactly as you did on Day 1.
I’m not licensed in the state I moved to, and I’m not interested in doing what I did for 40 years. Plus when you are old, people think you are also stupid.
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