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Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by somebody1234: 2:08pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
I have a bsc in computer Engineering and a masters in information techology with distinction and have CCNA and Itil certification finished school when i was 20 years early and worked for telecoms company. I joined my company 4 years ago hoping to be a technical support specialist, this was my job position in my previous company, but along the line i was told i will be a junior project manager. I was first drafted to a Junior project manger role, this made me acquire the PMP and prince2 certification. Before long the project administrator was fired and i began to do admin stuff. Although I shadow my technical colleagues do work and even relieve them when on leave on technical matters. t is not like when this is your main work. My colleagues dont even want me to know much because they want to be relevant and in charge. It is really affecting me and becoming a growing concern. It just so fustrating, although i give my best to the admin job and no one even knows I am frustrated. friends and colleagues think all is fine I dont see myself acquiring skills that can put food on the table, what i basically do is draft letters, reports, print, photocopy, create invoice, manage the office sharepoint and purchase office supplies. which to be honest do not require specialised skills. I am just worried, i dont see any special skills been added to me. it is like am not growing and learning anything for the past 4 years, other than the pmp and prince2 certification i acquired i dont see any additional benefit. The funny part is the pay is not so bad i go home with 387k every month exluding benefits and bonuses. As a man i always believe one should always learn a skill in event of a job loss he would be able to establish himself from that skill. This admin is not a man job, plus you find yourself being distracted and doing stuff for others instead of yourself. I have tried to apply for various jobs in other places even for lower pay, but they have not been invited me for any interviews. Even applied for PM jobs, no calls. And IT is something you need to move with else you become rusty as technology changes daily. Am getting married soon and think career is something i need to address before settling down. I am very grateful to God, I have a job, but for how long will i be like this, no growth prospect, just leaving and resuming i feel very empty. Am not lazy, i have a vision for my life and i work with towards my goals. Can someone in the house give me some tips as am getting frustrated. I am even thinking of starting a business, but the truth is that is suppose to be a side hustle. I currently work in Lagos. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by itsmine: 2:28pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
U've gotten some certification friend, it might interest u to know d stats of engineering &other technical professionals doing mkting, not even operations jobs in d banking system. I wd never advise u to quit for any bizness, it's failure. Just be upgrading urself at leisure times while checking sides for better opportunities. It's not easy coming by dt kind of pay in d employment mkt dis days. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by myke92(m): 6:51pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
Express ur frustrations to a person u might consider as a career mentor.. Listen to what he has to say, in the meantime, keep putting in your best in your present job. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Jamaticulus(m): 7:20pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
387k...
My brother, just stay put. Things will always work out itself 26 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by somebody1234: 9:44pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
Jamaticulus: bros this is what i initially thought, 6 months after i started but after staying 4 years , men am tempted to think otherwise. As in i feel vulnerable 9 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by prodam(m): 12:08am On Nov 12, 2016 |
Quitting your job should be the last resort after exploring all available options. Have you talked to anyone about this? Your direct boss -> HOD -> Head of Division -> Director -> Company Head From what you explained, this means you have got extra time for self development and activities. You will be able to run private practice. You can coordinate and manage IT projects outside your firm. This is no issue since your firm is actually into a different industry - telecommunication. If all these do not work, do your research, apply to companies that offer what you want, get the job offer, then move on politely. Regards 11 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Nobody: 6:58am On Nov 12, 2016 |
This is one of the many reasons why i haven't worked for anyone and will never work for anyone ever in my life Money is the easiest thing to make Thank God i was smart enough to figure things out and since then i see people who work as slaves because i know a lot of businesses that make anyone a millionaire in just 5 months but the last thing i will do is to tell anyone, even if you put a gun to my head 5 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Nobody: 6:58am On Nov 12, 2016 |
Have you tried taking a piss on a transformer? 4 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by DJEhimond(m): 7:00am On Nov 12, 2016 |
Come and exchange with me 4 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Aburi001: 7:00am On Nov 12, 2016 |
Better hold the job tight, you're even lucky to have one. Over 1 million jobs have been lost since recession came on board ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by mancityguy: 7:02am On Nov 12, 2016 |
its just very simple...join the community of mutual financial help ... a community that has the capacity of making you a millionaire in a very shot period...JOIN MMM NIGERIA 8 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by osolee(m): 7:03am On Nov 12, 2016 |
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Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Exponental(m): 7:06am On Nov 12, 2016 |
If it isn't your father's company, live with it, most jobs are frustrating. If you must know, getting another job close to that pay is almost impossible now. With the standard you already created for yourself, just endure, plan and invest your money. 5 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Nobody: 7:06am On Nov 12, 2016 |
387k.. Is it Dt ur colleague in technical side earns more than you or u just want to display ur skill and learn more? Honestly I know how it feels to get involved in what u r trained to do than sitting idle with filing Job.. But pls dnt tink of leaving the job, getting another may not be so easy these days... Just try enduré, if I were you, since things r not changing, wetin concern me, I go just dey collect my salary dey go... Think wise.. Me bin thinking if u can send me 7k after u Av been paid, 7k out of 387 is notin u can feel N'a.... Meanwhile happy married life in anticipation... 28 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by tunjijones(m): 7:08am On Nov 12, 2016 |
387 excluding benefits? Dude my advise for you is to quit the job and you wld knw what frustration is all abt. I studied computer science and I am working as an admin staff. because my company knws am computer savvy they didn't employ any IT staff so I double as admin and IT and I earn below 100k.... How frustrating can DAT be? Am not even thinking of quiting because I knw how hard it is to get a job... Bros my advise for u once again is to quit the job maybe after u do u wld knw the real meaning of frustration. 36 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Nobody: 7:08am On Nov 12, 2016 |
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Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Janyves(m): 7:10am On Nov 12, 2016 |
.... Whenever you're off work, attend trainings so as to renew your skills....... If permitted, with time you may become a weekend based I.T instructor. The more you teach, the better you get. Try this And you'll be glad you did. ..... 12 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by dingbang(m): 7:10am On Nov 12, 2016 |
Someone is even being paid a whooping sum of 387k monthly salary and still complaining.. My brother, better be careful or that job will be taken away from you and given to someone else. 7 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by eph12(m): 7:11am On Nov 12, 2016 |
somebody1234: The two bolded are very contradictory. So it seems you not saying the whole truth. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by ialife: 7:12am On Nov 12, 2016 |
I understand your frustration, money as a motivating factor may seem OK but at a point u start getting frustrated as u are currently experiencing it. Thank God your career is one where trainings are flexible, u can always apply online n get trained same way. In doing this u are boosting ur cv with new skills. Like already said, keep applying for new opportunities. For the biz aspect I believe there's d biz of I.T. So u don't necessarily have to quit ur job to get started. Start with underground work... U getting married soon, hope ur woman understands ur plight n not concerned with salary alone, just in case u get d job u truly desire with a lower pay to avoid stories that touches. So just b on same page... Hope it helps 3 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by baski92(m): 7:13am On Nov 12, 2016 |
Nigerians hmmmm, you no go no the use of something till you lose am. For this buhari regime no just think am 4 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by duduade: 7:17am On Nov 12, 2016 |
somebody1234:.abeg 378k every month ![]() Abeg where is the address?? Let me come relieve you.... 9 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by figur8(f): 7:19am On Nov 12, 2016 |
mancityguy: ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Sparkles003(f): 7:21am On Nov 12, 2016 |
AfonjaStinks:Please tell me,be my helper of destiny. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by fergieboy: 7:23am On Nov 12, 2016 |
378k for this recceaaion .. I no believe joor 1 Like |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by eezeribe(m): 7:25am On Nov 12, 2016 |
In oshiomole's voice.. JUST GO AND DIE... since you like nagging |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by luminouz(m): 7:26am On Nov 12, 2016 |
figur8:There.... We lick sweets! ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by wildchild1: 7:26am On Nov 12, 2016 |
Change is the only constant thing Check my signature |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by eezeribe(m): 7:28am On Nov 12, 2016 |
figur8: MMM is a record label... MADE MEN MUSIC 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Nobody: 7:36am On Nov 12, 2016 |
somebody1234: I feel your pain bro, the fact you think this way shows you want to succeed in life and you are not laid back, try to make friends with great mind, locate a mentor and speak to him about it. Also speak to your boss on your current frustration. But most importantly pray to God. Its God who defines a man destiny, a man can only discover it. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Charly68: 7:38am On Nov 12, 2016 |
If you are no longer satisfied in doing what you are doing,while not quite & follow your mind..God might be leading you to other interesting things. The real you is clamouring for manifestation. Unless you are ready to take the risk,you can't move forward in life. Life isn't about money,money but self satisfaction & realisation. Move forward my friend..nothing to fear. 2 Likes |
Re: Fustrated With My Career What Should I Do by Nobody: 7:39am On Nov 12, 2016 |
AfonjaStinks:edakun epp a sister, just one business, I don't need two, just one 1 Like |
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