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New to this forum, was wondering about your opinion on my situation, and curious if anyone has a similar story to relate.
I started a new job at the beginning of the new year. The employer was very selective in their interview process - multiple interviews, psych test, business case presentation.
And....I'm doing work any co-op student could do. In fact, I found out they previously had a co-op doing the work I am. The person I am working under keeps on saying more work is coming.....but what I get is the type of work that is quite frankly, is beneath me as a seasoned professional. Actually, in my last position I managed the team to do this stuff. I suspect he doesn't want to let go of the interesting stuff even if it means working 12 hour days. He says he is too busy to offload the work. I think he works hard, not smart. I've improved the riduculous processes for the menial work I'm doing.
It's easy $ (and good $) but I'm sooo bored. I have a final interview with another org next week, but I'm concerened about burning bridges with my current company since it is in my industry.
Your thoughts? Are they just playing games or what? Should I kick back for a year or two to preserve connections?
kk
FYI - I'm NOT in an area that has been hard hit by the reccession.
You've given it four months, I think if this guy hasn't figured out yet that you are capable of doing more and that he needs to let go--then he's never going to.
Interview for the other job, and if you don't get it, keep applying. When it comes time to turn in your notice, I think you can and should be honest. Tactful, but honest. Simply say that the work you've been doing doesn't coincide with the position you were hired for, and that you are moving on position that is more closely aligned with your career goals.
New to this forum, was wondering about your opinion on my situation, and curious if anyone has a similar story to relate.
I started a new job at the beginning of the new year. The employer was very selective in their interview process - multiple interviews, psych test, business case presentation.
And....I'm doing work any co-op student could do. In fact, I found out they previously had a co-op doing the work I am. The person I am working under keeps on saying more work is coming.....but what I get is the type of work that is quite frankly, is beneath me as a seasoned professional. Actually, in my last position I managed the team to do this stuff. I suspect he doesn't want to let go of the interesting stuff even if it means working 12 hour days. He says he is too busy to offload the work. I think he works hard, not smart. I've improved the riduculous processes for the menial work I'm doing.
It's easy $ (and good $) but I'm sooo bored. I have a final interview with another org next week, but I'm concerened about burning bridges with my current company since it is in my industry.
Your thoughts? Are they just playing games or what? Should I kick back for a year or two to preserve connections?
kk
FYI - I'm NOT in an area that has been hard hit by the reccession.
Have you read these boards, all the threads about people doing the work of 4 others b/c people have been laid off and the people who can't find jobs at all.
If the pay is good and your not overloaded with work be happy.
I think you can get away with leaving a job after a short period of time, as long as you don't do it all the time. So, after your final interview with the other organization, if you really believe that job would be better, I say take it - but be prepared to be there for at least a year.
New to this forum, was wondering about your opinion on my situation, and curious if anyone has a similar story to relate.
I started a new job at the beginning of the new year. The employer was very selective in their interview process - multiple interviews, psych test, business case presentation.
And....I'm doing work any co-op student could do. In fact, I found out they previously had a co-op doing the work I am. The person I am working under keeps on saying more work is coming.....but what I get is the type of work that is quite frankly, is beneath me as a seasoned professional. Actually, in my last position I managed the team to do this stuff. I suspect he doesn't want to let go of the interesting stuff even if it means working 12 hour days. He says he is too busy to offload the work. I think he works hard, not smart. I've improved the riduculous processes for the menial work I'm doing.
It's easy $ (and good $) but I'm sooo bored. I have a final interview with another org next week, but I'm concerened about burning bridges with my current company since it is in my industry.
Your thoughts? Are they just playing games or what? Should I kick back for a year or two to preserve connections?
kk
FYI - I'm NOT in an area that has been hard hit by the reccession.
Your "boss" will problably never get promoted because he refuses to train someone else to replace/backfill him. They say "If you are the only person qualified to do a job, then you will be the only person doing that job.".
Have you read these boards, all the threads about people doing the work of 4 others b/c people have been laid off and the people who can't find jobs at all.
If the pay is good and your not overloaded with work be happy.
I am one of those doing the work of about 2 others but I wouldn't want to do less. I would not want to lose proficiency and knowledge. If you are a professional, and even if your not, it's important to be the best in your field and put your knowledge and training to use.
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