What should I do before going out to find a job?
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It’s not that I’m resigning at my current, but in case I wanted to send out my resume or even start looking through an ads, what do you think are the things I should consider that will help save my time and find the right position? Nobody likes to look for a new job. Let’s face it, it’s frustrating.
Actually I like my current job. If I decide to enjoy my job, I will enjoy it, whatever I do. I have chosen to enjoy it, although there are many things here that are far from perfect, I have to do it. But the problem is, I’m the only one working to support my family. And I can’t rely on my income alone. Since my two brothers have started their own family, I was left with all these responsibilities. I think it was the most unfair things about life, my life cycle has become all backwards. I mean, life is tough. It takes up a lot of your time and it’s hard to keep on keeping.
Eversince I moved here, I didn’t realize I’m going to be barred for so long that I have to work so hard to help my family and eventhough I’ve promised myself that after five (5) years of being here, I’ll go back. But it seems that I’d been standingstill and continue to follow the cycle between “work, earn & pay”. It clearly becomes monotonous. I have to really be self motivated. Doing decisions are better than talking decisions.
As many of us would usually say, it’s a part of life, we should embrace it, learn to live and work harder in order to survive. That’s what I’ve been doing. And so, I’ll probably get stucked in here until I reached my middle age, single and lonely. Sad, I know. I’ve been whining about these a lot lately, I had no choice but to rely only on myself. Our lives are like that, I suppose. In today’s world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but less happy than ever. Why is that?
You might even give me an award for this. I work for the same company for almost fourteen (14) years and yet, I can’t measure how much I grow as a person. I can’t even save. Do I need a raise? Do I need a promotion to get an even amount of income? I want a job that challenge me. There’s nothing wrong with hard work but sometimes I become dull and I lose my effectiveness.
During the past months, I have attempted a few times to hand in my resignation. I wrote them because I was not probably satisfied with the way work is being assigned to me. I have not filled a brief description of duties from the past experiences since I have not worked at any other company except this one, there are a lot of key elements to cover in making a resume, so for now it is sealed inside my drawer. Maybe the next time I plan it over again, I’ll just have to re-write the date. While I see most people in the company are getting the move to a higher position, it makes me want to just leave. But that’s it. I would end up sitting infront of my PC asking myself “What Do I Want”?
Do I want a job in the same field I am in now? NO. I want to try out something different but when I started sitting and thinking about it in a little while, I then increasingly scared of being out of work because all the job I want requires the knowledge of speaking Mandarin or Cantonese. It’s easy to find a fancy job title out there and attractive salaries however, most of these job requires fluency of using the local language. Does the job only good for people who speak these languages rather than being an experienced one? I find it really discriminatory.
I really need a lifestyle change considering new job bring changes, whether they be changes in schedule, location or income, I really don’t mind. But how do you think it will take to find a new job? How much notice do I need to give my current employer? I don’t know how long can I afford to be unemployed while looking for a new job but I should really get to work it out to fulfill these plans.
Hayyy, life is not always fair. It includes many decisions. The decisions I probably make will carve my future, it can either help me or hurt me, I don’t know.
Screams in silent “Helpppp”.
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Hi there K. I enjoyed reading your page and looking at your picutres. It’s like going to New York myself , he he. Keep on blogging. Will visit again
Thanks Jane, just keep coming back, trade links, post a comment funny or silly, click! click! click!, search, laugh & just be yourself here. I’ll meet you near the Starbucks.
Hello K! Well, I think you just got bored with your work and I suggest you find something that gives you the kicks again.
Hi Charles, I think I’m bored with my colleagues, I’m getting old with them. I guess I’m in a right place in wrong crowd. I just thought I had to venture on somewhere else but end of the day, when I think about my family, I’ll just have to stay, work harder and enjoy it.
truly feel for u k. God sees ur good deeds especially with what ur doing to ur family but k it’s never wrong to think of your future too. as uv said, ur 2 siblings have their respective families already. We’ll all grow old soon, and to be a burden at that stage is but too degrading. imagine sleeping on people’s houses, eating up their left-overs and wearing all those hand me downs from centuries ago. i mean, worse case scenario, won’t paint a pretty pic here. at least think of growing old with ur dignity intact, dying with ur corpse resting peacefully in a glittered mausoleum and ur relatives killing each other because of ur will… soap opera in the making!
honestly, i went home to destress myself but my vacation didn’t do me any good. it made things even worse for me. im also dead tired of my current work, i need something to challenge me more. but what the heck, if the job pays u well enough and stick to it til u find a better option BUT if u really wanna do it, then just go. give chance to others ika nga. really can’t help k, but remember always, i’m here for you.
“at least think of growing old with ur dignity intact, dying with ur corpse resting peacefully in a glittered mausoleum and ur relatives killing each other because of ur will… soap opera in the making!”
Huy pinag isip mo pa ako ng malalim. I’d like to die “younger”. If I die older, man I will probably look uglier and people would say, “Fook, he’s still a virgin and he die so ugly”.
I wish I can retire younger but I had to work till I reach 60 to claim my provident fund, pambili ko din yun ng coffin. Now you’re making me laugh.
i guess it’s a question of loving what you do. i’ve often been distracted by other people having higher pay than me. or having more free time. but then it boils down to this being my comfort zone. i fell in love with this little nook, nevermind the stress and the difficult people. it’s weird. call me a masochist.
And I hate those people at work who wears cool suit & ferragamo shoes, carrying a handheld palm, a montblanc pen, a day timer and work less than me but they still get higher salary. But so true, I’m, too, easily distracted at people having a higher pay than me. Thanks Dez, I’m glad you said that. I know He up there doesn’t want us to get so busy and work hard that we neglect the truly important things in life, the time to enjoy and love what we do.
wow! 14 years! you must like it there
Yes 14 years and I still enjoy the food in our little canteen cuz it’s free!
Talk about quitting… Oh no, I’m not going to whine here about my present job. Nah uh.
*zips mouth*
Anyhoo, life’s tough everywhere K. My husband got demoted some years back… it was a ‘take it or leave it’ choice.. just like you, with too many questions in mind but with a family to feed.. I advised him to stick to it. No time for job hunting and waiting. Tough times.. but it’s okay… still very satisfied with life.
Thanks for the insight Ash. I think the reason why I mentioned this is to gather information and wondering whether it is wise to find another job. Throughout my career, I find myself stuck in a job that I dislike but can’t leave due to circumstances beyond my control.
I have few reasons to admit tho that my current job has a lack of advancement opportunities. I am sitting down here thinking and listing the things why I am quitting. Sometimes when you hate something or several things about your job, it makes you so miserable and seems as if you just hate it all.
Well I’m keeping my fingers crossed and will sort this out in the next few days. Maybe I’m just tired listing out the bills to pay every month. It’s expensive to live around here.
wow free food! okay na benefit yun ah!
Kaso walang chicken adobo.
my dear K,
when I was still working I often had those “should I stay or should I go” thoughts. For one, I did not want to grow old in the company. It didn’t give me pride to have a 5 year awardee or all those lifetime thingies that they give. I always wanted to have a life of my own and do what I want. I was dreaming of having my own company instead of working for one.
It’s not easy though. First, as Pinoys, there aren’t many job opportunities back home that pay well. Second, again, as Pinoys, we just couldn’t help but give support to our family, even if it is financial. Third, again, as Pinoys, we are often regarded as second class citizens in otehr countries. hay naku! the list goes on and on…
I understand your predicament in HK. I’ve been through the job hunting process over there and it wasn’t easy. They always require of course that you speak cantonese or mandarin. If you want to take a risk. take a calculated risk. Something feasible. Be on the lookout for work opportunities pero kung di kakayanin to quit your present job and look for work, stick to it muna.
pray.. it helps
my 0.02.
sorry napahaba… i got carried away…lol
That’s a long love letter, I don’t mind reading really - I find it very inspiring.
“It’s not easy though. First, as Pinoys, there aren’t many job opportunities back home that pay well. Second, again, as Pinoys, we just couldn’t help but give support to our family, even if it is financial. Third, again, as Pinoys, we are often regarded as second class citizens in otehr countries. hay naku! the list goes on and on…”
I din’t need to explain but that’s exactly what I thought. These are my concerns. I do feel that I’m becoming so sensitive with other things. I actually in the process of telling my BOSS a while ago. She would not be surprised since she find it so obvious when I asked about how long would a person wait to get their provident fund if they leave the job. I think I got caught red handed but I simply feeling the pressure there, I just want to think it over again.
*Your post was tossed away in SPAM box, it was probably your excitement over this post.*
whoopsie daisies!
no wonder. I had a feeling the spam eater ate my first post. doble kasi. sowheee…
I’m sure your boss will understand whatever your decision would be.
ps.. I haven’t collected the small amount I have in my provident fund as well.. may pera pa pala ako dyan sa hk!hehehehe
“I haven’t collected the small amount I have in my provident fund as well.. may pera pa pala ako dyan sa hk!”
Meron ka pa? Why didn’t you clear that out? Sayang naman. Well theres a new policy for the provident scheme. I think I signed up with the ORSO, whatever you call it. pero yung MPF makukuha mo lang ata if you’re retiring at age 60? Yukooo nun.
Give me your staff account number para makolekta ko yung pera. Haha.
The best time to look for a job is when you are employed. I have noticed that people look at you differently whether you are employed or not in job interviews. When you are employed, you have more power. You can set the tone, you can ask for things, you can negotiate better than when you are unemployed.
All my recent jobs have been found by getting “recruited” from other jobs. What makes me leave? Money. Why would I stay somewhere if I could make 20% more somewhere else. Even if I like my collegues, I like my family better, and they are the ones who I support first and foremost.
Or be self-employed. Start your own business.