Time to move on? (New job? major rant!)

[TonyB]

, but I found that once I made my mind up that I was going, work actually didnt seem to bad, and when I left it was on good terms, so all good all round. If people are interested in you they'll make time to see you, no problem. All my interviews were after work, err one was actually before work at 6.30 in the morning, that was different!

Yeah, I've noticed that already. MD's comments on Friday would have had me seething only a few days ago. Now they just help me to make up my mind. Good to know that I don't necessarliy have to find an excuse for going to job interviews.

[Wolf]

When I finally came to the conclusion that my job at a certain Tertiary institution was never going to get any better, and it was just going to keep going downhill thanks to the meddling of the Managers (Manglers), I just quit - no job to go to, no "safety net" - just handed in my resignation with faith that I would survive - nay, prosper - and that I would land on my feet. Was self-employed for a spell, found out that I didn't enjoy it very much (useful info) and then found another job in a different organisation but still in the Education Sector.

Sometimes the best you can do for yourself is to just leave. You're worthwhile, you're good at what you do, there's work out there - you don't have to put up with shit for the sake of your weekly/fortnightly/monthly pay.

I owed it to myself - for the sake of my sanity and my self-respect - to tell them (politely) to shove it up their arses - the fact that I was prepared to take an uncertain future, with no guarantees, over their guaranteed crap speaks volumes - "hey pal, the possiblity of starving in the gutter looks better than turning up here on Monday."

Sometimes we must do what is best for ourselves.

[TonyB]

Just an update for those that give a damn.

Without really trying I just landed a new job. 'Twas yet another case of getting an unadvertised job without needing a CV, references or any of the usual guff. Sometimes it really is a case of knowing the right people, oh and having a few grey hairs helped in this case too. Starting on 5K a year more than I get now, with a review in 6 months. Getting a new computer with a new screen (rather than an old 'puter with a crap screen like I have now). SOmething tells me this new office won't come with bonus vermen (mice in the office- rats in the ceiling), but you can't have EVERYTHING, can you?. Will only need to travel 20k's a day rather than the 40 I do now. Plus I'll be working with a good freind.

Looking forward to handing in my resignation - I'll do it on Monday.

Thanks to all those that offered their thoughts and advice.

[**R1**]

Nice one Tony, I changed jobs recently after spending 12 years at the same firm, and in all honesty it was one of the best things i have ever done, its changed my whole outlook on life....thats my sopy shit for the day...now dont fuck around and go tell ya boss to shuv his stinking job....

[WINJA]

Yeah, I've noticed that already. MD's comments on Friday would have had me seething only a few days ago. Now they just help me to make up my mind. Good to know that I don't necessarliy have to find an excuse for going to job interviews.

PLENTY OF WORK OUT THERE FOR US HEVAC TYPES, GOOD ON YOU , HOPE IT WASNT WITH AQUAHEAT

[SlashWylde]

Awesome, glad it all worked out well for you in the end.

[dangerous]

Looking forward to handing in my resignation - I'll do it on Monday.

Ha.... me too told him to shove it yesterday, start fresh next week, on ya Tony

[justsomeguy]

TonyB -CONGRATS!!!

Now you get some rest.....

Managed to find work at a decent company recently after quite some time working for outright crooks so I can understand you stress.

Have a beer and go do something you always wanted to do but were too stressed to think about doing

[mstriumph]

basically wot everyone else said :spudbooge

1. find another job

2. resign - smiling [is he ever going to BELIEVE he's a no-talent intefering whatsit with no people skills? no - so what's the point? anyway, he'll mebbe be on your resume for a while .......]

3. live happily ever after - elsewhere!

[James Deuce]

Excellent news Tony.

Look about 6 posts up mstriumph. Tony has a new job and hands his notice in on Monday.

[DemonWolf]

Good stuff.. Glad ya finally taken the plung Tonyb.. I'm still currently doing the 'CV' + interview thing.. just had one today... will know in a couple days or so... here's hoping! haha....

Man I need a new job! =/

[riffer]

Great news Tony.

Hopefully you and Aaron finding new jobs means that the Universe is looking kindly on all us Kiwibikers and I'll get a new job soon too.

Been seven weeks today now. But sooooo many jobs around at the moment.

One of them will be the right one.

Good on you. You brought a smile to my day.

[mstriumph]

Excellent news Tony.

Look about 6 posts up mstriumph. Tony has a new job and hands his notice in on Monday.

sometimes a snowpea has more smarts than i do ------ THOUGHT i'd missed a page at the time ......

[Macktheknife]

For the record, the MD is the owner/ founder of the company.
As for the contract, I don't have one. Been there for 5 years plus. About two years ago they insisted that I have one. I actually paid to have an employment lawyer alter it and add some clauses. It scared them, and despite my prompting them several times, I still don't have one. The problem with family companies is that the MD's don't have to be good, they just need the right last name...

Wife and kids will definitely appreciate it if I can sort this out. As you can imagine, I'm not always that cheerful.

Thanks to all for the advice. KB is a great place!

You have a good case for constructive dismissal, see a GOOD employment lawyer, pay him, (and then fuck them over as you leave laughing). It is entirely illegal to not have a contract, under NZ employment law it is a requirement. It is also arguable that you could make a case for destruction of the 'good faith' element required under NZ legislation. BUT over and above everything else, go get a better job man... you really dont need to put up with this shit! Do the other stuff just to make yourself feel better about putting up with it for so long. Go gettim!

[Silage]

Good on ya Tony. Let us know how it works out and wot your new job is etc.

And Dangerous, what are you up to eh? Is everyone leaving. Was wondering how come you have been on line in the middle of the day - or was it the snow?