This is an email I sent to a friend recently about my job hunting.
Thought I’d send you a quick update on the job hunting process.
The interview on Wed morning went pretty well, they liked what I had to say, and would consider me for the position. However I personally think that they are looking for someone with maybe a year or 2 more experience than I have, and I don’t have that because Toby likes to micromanage everything.
I also received news from Company A ((I’d link to them, but you’d work out our true identities)), the company I had the interview with last Thursday. They would like to offer me a position with a guaranteed income of $55k + super. Honestly, I don’t think Boss ((My current boss)) will ever be able to offer that again. I also need to get out of my rut I’ve gotten into here and I really think I need to move on. I’m 99% certain that I want to take the offered position, but will make up my mind once the guys from yesterdays interview get back to me.
*** The bit after this is a rant, feel free to skip if you want ***
Everyone I have spoken to thinks I need to look after myself rather than trying to “help” Boss ((My current boss)). I need experience, and he doesn’t seem to be giving it to me. I need money, and he doesn’t seem to be giving it to me. If anything, I really think he is looking after himself, which I understand, but at the same time, I feel as though I’m the one losing out, and I need to think about my future.
I don’t think I can work for someone who whinges about the lack of money in the business, yet does nothing to rectify the problem. I know that I would be doing anything in my power to find more work.
I think he needs a shake up to be honest, I think he is comfortable that I haven’t asked for money, or when I do I just let it slide. When trying to find a replacement for me, he doesn’t go after the most
competent or the most senior students, he goes for the one he can afford, and so often they just don’t cut it. They are willing to take the 6 months at minimal pay and have no desire to stick around afterwards. If I choose to stay until he finds a replacement, I might have to wait until he is dead.I think I’m just going to have to stand up, and tell him I’m leaving, no questions. I’ll give him 4 weeks notice, and that is it, no if’s but’s or anything else. He is too comfortable, and needs a wakeup call.
Sorry to lump this on you, but I needed to get it out. Feel free to delete the email afterwards.
Am I making the right decision?
