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# re: I am not loving my job but...... I must say I was once in a situation like you. FinallyI had to an end to it.Our department had a meeting and I had to be brave. I had to take an opportunity o informing my manager that I didnt fee that I was adding any value where I was and that I needed a change. I had a proposal of being moved to a difference section in order to show my true potetial. I had been showing interest in that area like willing to be involved in project that were done in that section. I still gave excellent serving in the section I was still in.So when the time came I was given a "break". I aso believe in the principle ofbeing faithful to that which belongs to another a God will giveyou that which belongs to you in abundance.

Posted by Nonhlanhla on 30 October 2008 @ 07:02PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... I am hoping the day
will come, whereby I
find myself adding value
to a department, and
utilising my true Potential

It is so frustrating for a young women to be stifled, and to be
looked down upon or be judged,
just because you a dream for yourself.

I am patiently waiting for that,
that belongs to me

Mmatsatsi

Posted by lesego1206 on 31 October 2008 @ 07:42AM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... it is necessary, for now be resolved about the next step and be true to yourself ,after all it is about you and as you laugh at yourself make sure you are enjoying every moment as that is your saving Grace,above all else keep the positivity my sister.

Posted by Refilwe on 01 November 2008 @ 01:32AM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... I was also once in a situation whereby i was part of an amazing organisation that, from afar, was full of growth potential. but, in a way i could not comprehend, i remained stagnant for a long time until a point where i got so frustrated that i started questioning my competencies. i started to question my experience in the field and even my educational background. I think that more often than not it's organisational fit. if that fit is not established then it is very easy to get a point where you're bored and thereby not contributing fully in your job.

I however find it so admirable that you still maintain a positive attitude and still are eager to contribute positively at work. i must say it's not an easy thing to do.

i think with the economic situation it is very important and imperative that one assess their current sistuation very carefully before making a decision of changing companies. But as you acknowledge that you are intelligent and knowledgeable i'm sure someone will soon realise that. Goodluck

Posted by PS on 03 November 2008 @ 03:58PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... The best thing to do right now is to focus on what your current job is giving you with respect to learning how to connect with different people and the fact that your salary whever it is, is a tangible back up and that makes it a gateway to your dreams!

You can save and study further or study throuh UNISA. Use your hunger for your dreams as a pushing force. Look ahead. It's hard to move foward lookng backward.

There are ther ways to make extra cash regardless of the resession of the economy for instance extending your profile to foreign investets and expsure to foreign stock markets. Google and read about the 'how to's.Disinvestent is the dangerous weakness even if you are not that business orientated.

Posted by Winnieruth Kikine on 04 November 2008 @ 08:43PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... Atleast you have a JOB!! And that's always a good point of departure. The next step is to assess what the positive gains are with respect to your current job and weigh those against the negatives. Remember that "I'm not loving my job" is a very broad statement, and surely you don't hate EVERYTHING about your job - unless you do, in which case you should be headed for the exit door - thus you should strive to gain as much value as you possibly can from the positives.

In the meantime, while the job you're not loving is paying the bills, re-assess your career goals and map out a plan to fulfill those outside (or inside) the job that you're not loving!!

Good luck:)

Posted by Lwazi Chipeya on 05 November 2008 @ 11:55AM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... Ever heard the saying this too shall pass. It is true in all respects except no one ever tells us when. Patience is a powerful tool. Keep it close, remain proactive and as the forces of this earth come together believe me you will not be forgotten. Your light can only shine through darkness, but in time the sun does shine. Stay blessed.

Posted by Tshidi on 05 November 2008 @ 03:34PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... I was once in the same situation as yours.The difference is I still continued to do my job with passion against all odds.I dedicated myself more everyday,this has helped to fight the negative demon inside.
Guess what,after hanging in there then my miracle happened.
I got promoted to a high position of which I am also encouraging the likes of me to keep on holding on.

Do what you do everyday to your best capability and you must know that somebody is always watching.
Best of the best
"There are no people who are not capable of doing more than they can do" - Henry Ford

Posted by edith on 05 November 2008 @ 11:47PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... .... Its sad that there are people who are "stucked " is jobs that they do not like. There are few questons that i would like you to answer for yourself:
(i) what do you lnjoy doing that you will do without gettgin paid for?
(ii) what work gives /you think would give you fulfilment after doing.
(ii) what are the three areas that you good at?

Looking for another job might not solve the problem. Find yourself first.

if you ae struggling to answer these questions, consider getting a coach.

Good luck.xoliswa

Posted by Xoliswa on 14 November 2008 @ 01:28PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... To answer Xoliswa

I have decided what I'm going to do wiht my life,

I will do it without even getting paid,
it will give me fullfilment.
I a good communitator, and able to articulate myself very well, I'm confident and
I am passionate about this

I AM GOING TO BE A MATHS AND ECONOMIC TEACHER/EDUCATOR

I submitted my application yesterday, and I know all will go well,

in the Alchemist it says:
THE universe will conspire so you get what you desire ( I paraphrased)

Posted by lesego1206 on 14 November 2008 @ 04:08PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... Doing the Remarkable (excepted from my Financial Seminar)

When it comes to meeting and conquering the negativity in your life, here is a key question: what can you do, starting today, that will make a difference? What can you do during economic chaos? What can you do when everything has gone wrong? What can you do when you've run out of money, when you don't feel well and it's all gone sour? What can you do?
Let me give you the broad answer first. You can do the most remarkable things, no matter what happens. People can do incredible things, unbelievable things, despite the most impossible or disastrous circumstances.
Here is why humans can do remarkable things: because they are remarkable. Humans are different than any other creation. When a dog starts with weeds, he winds up with weeds. And the reason is because he's a dog. But that's not true with human beings. Humans can turn weeds into gardens.
Humans can turn nothing into something, pennies into fortune, and disaster into success. And the reason they can do such remarkable things is because they are remarkable. Try reaching down inside of yourself; you'll come up with some more of those remarkable human gifts. They're there, waiting to be discovered and employed.
With those gifts, you can change anything for yourself that you wish to change. And I challenge you to do that because you can change. If you don't like how something is going for you, change it. If something isn't enough, change it. If something doesn't suit you; change it. If something doesn't please you, change it. You don't ever have to be the same after today. If you don't like your present address change it — you're not a tree!
If there is one thing to get excited about, it's your ability to make yourself do the necessary things, to get a desired result, to turn the negative into success. That's true excitement.
To Your Success,
Bongani Hule

Posted by Bongani Hule on 19 November 2008 @ 12:07PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... Hi Guys, i really i agree with some of the comments posted on the wall. right now i m also in a situation whereby i m so bored with what i do currently, and i need more money again , i was thinking of starting to apply somewhere else for more money of course,,,, but guess what?? my dad knows me very well , he told me gore its not about the money, and nna kenale problem Ya late coming , of which my current employer has accepted it, or they know about it, so the new co. i will have a problem they not going to tolerate it , so i have to think about all those things, and i was planning to register again and complete my Bcom degree with Unisa,,,, so i must say i m inspired ladies & gents... by what you saying i will have to rethink ,seach myself , know exactly gore what i want in life.....

Posted by Xoliswa on 20 November 2008 @ 03:14PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... Hey....everything happens for a reason!after completing my "Bsc degree" the 1st job that I got was a marketing job,I was so dissapointed and angry thinking that i've wasted 4yrs of my precious life.i'm currently working as a lab analyst and looking fwd to doing environmental management next year,which then takes me back to MARKETING! it was just a blessing in disguise!

Posted by buyi on 26 November 2008 @ 04:12PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... I feel exactly the same way you do......I can relate in so many ways

Posted by ladyd on 28 July 2009 @ 04:31PM

# I am not loving my job but...... i understand your dillema but i believe that there is nothing in life that does not involve trial,i also hate where i am but i belive that God has placed me here for a certain lesson and that the day you learn that lesson ,is the day that God will bless you with what you deserve ,i also believe that sometimes things have to be worse before they get better,There is nothing greate that does not require series of of small acts yet we must persevere,if we do good are sure to follow ,in the meantime try to network with people of the field you like to work in,make inquires and attend lifestyle workshop.i will pray for you that God bless you with the job that you want ,in the meantime continue the journey you may learn someting valuable that will help you in you lifetime .Remember to trust in Divine Spirit.

Posted by mphakwago on 26 October 2009 @ 10:23AM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... Actually I can relate in more than one way. But what I told myself is, since I know exactly where I want to be and how I want my ideal job to be like, meantime while I am stuck in this job that I have right now, the one that pays my bills and all, I will build tolerance towards it, so that I don’t lose my sanity. I have made an agreement with myself that I shall prepare myself for a huge transition in my career. I believe that after this turmoil that the whole world is going through, I will get the opportunity to shine, because there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Stay kept my sisters.

Posted by christinahm on 13 November 2009 @ 10:38AM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... Christinahm, I am exactly in the same shoes as you, but sometimes it hits me that just for how long will I keep this up. And then I see others getting promoted and I feel really sad and think its not worth it, and in the meantime I am struggling to get admission to just do what I really want to do. I am afraid I might wake up one day and decide not to go to that place.

Posted by jo on 17 December 2009 @ 04:21PM

# re: I am not loving my job but...... I understand your position. When the new year came, it brought with it a need to change for me, especially after being in the same company for over 11 years. I felt I had no more room to grow and this brought with it some resentment and I quickly realized that only I could change that situation. I decided that while I am still at this job, I will do my best and enjoy what I am doing. It is the 28th of January and I have surprised myself as I have enjoyed the last few weeks. I have gone over and above my own expectations and have enjoyed doing it. I do still feel that I need the change and have figured that it wont happen on its own and that if my ship does not come in, I must swim out to it. The ball is in motion.

Your positive attitude will take you places as long as you understand that you are on a journey and have not yet reached your destination... all you can do for now is to enjoy the ride!

All of the best

Posted by marianatasha on 28 January 2010 @ 04:55PM