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I was in a similar situation where the function of the role was being changed and most of our existing responsibilities being phased out. These situations usually lead to layoffs.
I always try to revisit the original question to see what is actually being asked. You've already stated that you've tried unsuccessfully to find another job. You complain about being bored half the day, but surely you can find something to entertain yourself (like City Data). The big problem seems to be the "soul-crushing" project; is it worth it to keep your job? If he's been planning this "for years," sounds like he's in no big hurry. I'd keep applying for other jobs while continuing to fly under the radar and trying to look busy.
I always try to revisit the original question to see what is actually being asked. You've already stated that you've tried unsuccessfully to find another job. You complain about being bored half the day, but surely you can find something to entertain yourself (like City Data). The big problem seems to be the "soul-crushing" project; is it worth it to keep your job? If he's been planning this "for years," sounds like he's in no big hurry. I'd keep applying for other jobs while continuing to fly under the radar and trying to look busy.
My situation is definitely unusual. The boss first mentioned this project several years ago, at which point it made a lot more sense, except back then I was in no position to take on extra work, let alone a project of this magnitude. But as serious as he was about it, he'd then go and forget about it for months.
Nowadays, I have a lot more free time, but am still very opposed to taking on this project. For one thing, I do not believe the amount of time and effort is worth it considering how little we invest in my end of the business anymore. Secondly, it's a lot more complex than he realizes and involves concepts I was never involved with -- some of which are so obscure that I wouldn't be able to find outside help. Third, I wish to move forward in my career, and this project would be taking me further backwards. It would basically involve throwing away a dozen years of hard work and doing it all again.
I'm still applying for other jobs and researching other companies that I might like to work for. I don't get many responses, but I keep trying.
Just keep your mouth shut and your head down; he'll probably forget all about it again. I, for one, have never had any trouble finding something to do instead of working; am never bored!
I'll be resigning without a job lined up in exactly 10 days. I am looking forward to a brighter future. I wish everyone the best who decides to go down this route.
Always have a Plan B, do not think that learning Function B will save your job. The older the boss, the more younger the worker they like even for more money.
I'll be resigning without a job lined up in exactly 10 days. I am looking forward to a brighter future. I wish everyone the best who decides to go down this route.
Good luck to you. I'd be hesitant to do this because I'd fear it would convey to future employers that I'm a quitter.
I agree with the suggestion to learn all you can about function "B". Make yourself look like a team player by not only supporting "A" but becoming an expert on "B" through your own initiative.
Yes, shut your mouth and do the damn boring job... like millions of Americans.
Much of modern work is boring and repetitive, and ultimately purposeless! That is, much of modern work does not produce a damn thing useful for our society and the majority of time being spent at work for the average American is spent in idleness! Why the heck do you think most people don't want to go to work?! It is not because most people are lazy. It is because most jobs are painfully and stressfully boring and give no sense of accomplishment to the worker and ambition is uncalled for!
Stick with the painfully boring job and continue looking elsewhere. If you're burnt the hell out on looking for a new job, then take a break from job hunting, and fill up your personal life with more rewarding leisure. I mean purposeful recreation, such as visiting close friends and family, building something, gardening, exercising, preparing things, and so on. That should be enough to have you looking at work as an hour interruption in your daily life as a means to earn money and do the things you find fulfilling or fun.
And if you have some skill or hobby that can be monetized in your spare time, such as an e-business of a sort, then take that up.
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