Dear Mr. P, Ask for the JD of your profile from your Biss and grab the work accordingly. Good Luck!!!
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Dear friend,
Don't keep on thinking that you are not satisfied in your present employment. This mindset can lead you to make mistakes repeatedly and may result in you losing your current job due to management's actions. Instead, consider searching for a better job that aligns with your qualifications and temperament. However, keep in mind that it is within your control to adapt, as every job comes with its own set of preferences and challenges.
Engage in daily meditation in the morning, as it can provide you with the energy to face any situation.
Wishing you all the best.
Dear all,
I have recently joined a travel-based company as an Admin Exec, after working as an Admin Manager in my previous company, which was a business group primarily involved in Construction, Imports, and Software development. I had to leave my previous job due to the financial crisis the company was facing.
I am not entirely satisfied with my current role in the company, as I have not been assigned any substantial work yet. It has been almost two months, and I am still passing my time by checking company emails and handling miscellaneous tasks that come my way. Additionally, the company already has 3-4 people in the Admin department, including an Admin Manager. I am hesitant to approach the Managing Director about this situation, as I was referred to him by a friend of his who is acquainted with me, even though I have expressed my concerns to him.
Please advise if it would be wise for me to consider resigning from this position or if I should continue observing until the management assigns me tasks. I have also applied to various other companies but have not received any positive responses yet.
I am feeling increasingly desperate and frustrated, as the thought of coming to the office makes me feel unwell.
Looking forward to your comments.
Regards,
P
From India, Madras
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Don't keep on thinking that you are not satisfied in your present employment. This mindset can lead you to make mistakes repeatedly and may result in you losing your current job due to management's actions. Instead, consider searching for a better job that aligns with your qualifications and temperament. However, keep in mind that it is within your control to adapt, as every job comes with its own set of preferences and challenges.
Engage in daily meditation in the morning, as it can provide you with the energy to face any situation.
Wishing you all the best.
Dear all,
I have recently joined a travel-based company as an Admin Exec, after working as an Admin Manager in my previous company, which was a business group primarily involved in Construction, Imports, and Software development. I had to leave my previous job due to the financial crisis the company was facing.
I am not entirely satisfied with my current role in the company, as I have not been assigned any substantial work yet. It has been almost two months, and I am still passing my time by checking company emails and handling miscellaneous tasks that come my way. Additionally, the company already has 3-4 people in the Admin department, including an Admin Manager. I am hesitant to approach the Managing Director about this situation, as I was referred to him by a friend of his who is acquainted with me, even though I have expressed my concerns to him.
Please advise if it would be wise for me to consider resigning from this position or if I should continue observing until the management assigns me tasks. I have also applied to various other companies but have not received any positive responses yet.
I am feeling increasingly desperate and frustrated, as the thought of coming to the office makes me feel unwell.
Looking forward to your comments.
Regards,
P
From India, Madras
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Dear Suri Babu,
Thank you for your reply, but I believe you have not gone through my previous messages. The company already has an Admin Manager who doesn't seem to have any authority. As I mentioned before, I can perform my job well if I am given the freedom to do so. Many times, I have approached my Managing Director/Executive Director with ideas and suggestions based on my observations over the past two months, but each time I have been discouraged by the response that they are already implementing these ideas. Additionally, there are many senior staff members in the admin department, so I have to rely on them for information, which complicates my ability to take action due to internal politics.
Furthermore, this industry is new to me as my previous experience lies in Event Management, Construction, Imports, and software development companies. I am not looking to leave my current job until I secure another one. Although I considered the advice to stay silent and collect my salary without actively contributing, I am concerned that I may be stifling my abilities by following that path.
I look forward to receiving your valuable comments.
Regards,
P(Ms.)
From India, Kochi
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Thank you for your reply, but I believe you have not gone through my previous messages. The company already has an Admin Manager who doesn't seem to have any authority. As I mentioned before, I can perform my job well if I am given the freedom to do so. Many times, I have approached my Managing Director/Executive Director with ideas and suggestions based on my observations over the past two months, but each time I have been discouraged by the response that they are already implementing these ideas. Additionally, there are many senior staff members in the admin department, so I have to rely on them for information, which complicates my ability to take action due to internal politics.
Furthermore, this industry is new to me as my previous experience lies in Event Management, Construction, Imports, and software development companies. I am not looking to leave my current job until I secure another one. Although I considered the advice to stay silent and collect my salary without actively contributing, I am concerned that I may be stifling my abilities by following that path.
I look forward to receiving your valuable comments.
Regards,
P(Ms.)
From India, Kochi
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Hello Ms. P,
I do think you have a real problem.
There can't be a worse punishment [willfully or otherwise] for someone used to hard and regular work than to keep him/her idle for days or weeks. Your fear about freezing your capabilities is right—whether you or those near to you notice it or not, that stage is bound to come sooner or later. I have seen it happen—the best example of this being the typical Govt employees who get used to full salary with no work. In your case, there's a danger that as time passes, you could become more and more redundant workwise.
Coming to the possibilities, have you considered this? Maybe the MD/ED are waiting for YOU to leave rather than them asking you to leave—since you came through a reference and they don't want to hurt that person. The fact that they aren't giving you any work and not accepting any of your ideas should give you an indication. Also, your past experience doesn't seem to align with the needs of any role in this company—if that's clear to you, don't you think it would be to them as well? Then why would they have hired you—perhaps NOT TO OFFEND your common friend for whatever reasons?
Moving on to the options open to you at this point in time; there seems to be ONLY ONE. Look out for a suitable job ASAP and submit your resignation—I am sure they would feign sadness when you say you want to leave. There is a strong possibility that your common friend may not be realizing what's happening, since you mentioned you did tell him.
ALL THE BEST.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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I do think you have a real problem.
There can't be a worse punishment [willfully or otherwise] for someone used to hard and regular work than to keep him/her idle for days or weeks. Your fear about freezing your capabilities is right—whether you or those near to you notice it or not, that stage is bound to come sooner or later. I have seen it happen—the best example of this being the typical Govt employees who get used to full salary with no work. In your case, there's a danger that as time passes, you could become more and more redundant workwise.
Coming to the possibilities, have you considered this? Maybe the MD/ED are waiting for YOU to leave rather than them asking you to leave—since you came through a reference and they don't want to hurt that person. The fact that they aren't giving you any work and not accepting any of your ideas should give you an indication. Also, your past experience doesn't seem to align with the needs of any role in this company—if that's clear to you, don't you think it would be to them as well? Then why would they have hired you—perhaps NOT TO OFFEND your common friend for whatever reasons?
Moving on to the options open to you at this point in time; there seems to be ONLY ONE. Look out for a suitable job ASAP and submit your resignation—I am sure they would feign sadness when you say you want to leave. There is a strong possibility that your common friend may not be realizing what's happening, since you mentioned you did tell him.
ALL THE BEST.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi @nitchmarketing,
I think Tajsateesh might be correct. In this situation, I would advise you to actively look for a change, but please do not leave this job without securing another job offer.
@Vikram,
I can empathize with your situation as I had faced something very similar early in my career. This kind of behavior is typical of family-managed units, characterized by a genuine lack of respect and trust for each other. Please immediately start looking for a new job. The longer you stay in that company, the more it will negatively impact your well-being.
Regards,
Rainbow
From India, Calcutta
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I think Tajsateesh might be correct. In this situation, I would advise you to actively look for a change, but please do not leave this job without securing another job offer.
@Vikram,
I can empathize with your situation as I had faced something very similar early in my career. This kind of behavior is typical of family-managed units, characterized by a genuine lack of respect and trust for each other. Please immediately start looking for a new job. The longer you stay in that company, the more it will negatively impact your well-being.
Regards,
Rainbow
From India, Calcutta
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Dear,
I can say one thing for sure with the chain of conversations which you had in this forum is that you are frustrated with the situations around. In this scenario, I would strongly suggest you not to go for others' opinions. Rather, I would recommend starting to think on:
1) What made you frustrated?
2) Who is responsible for this?
3) Why did this situation come about?
4) How can this be handled?
If you could spend your valuable time answering these questions to yourself without the involvement of others, you would certainly find the answers and start acting on it immediately.
If you could read the above phrase where I mentioned valuable time... yes, you have valuable time which you are not realizing. I wish it should not be too late by the time you realize... buddy. Try and identify what you are... Go ahead now... you found the answer. All the best...!!! You can answer to many things, but answering for yourself is more important. I might sound unsupportive, but this is the fact :-)
Yours,
Asif
From India, Hyderabad
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I can say one thing for sure with the chain of conversations which you had in this forum is that you are frustrated with the situations around. In this scenario, I would strongly suggest you not to go for others' opinions. Rather, I would recommend starting to think on:
1) What made you frustrated?
2) Who is responsible for this?
3) Why did this situation come about?
4) How can this be handled?
If you could spend your valuable time answering these questions to yourself without the involvement of others, you would certainly find the answers and start acting on it immediately.
If you could read the above phrase where I mentioned valuable time... yes, you have valuable time which you are not realizing. I wish it should not be too late by the time you realize... buddy. Try and identify what you are... Go ahead now... you found the answer. All the best...!!! You can answer to many things, but answering for yourself is more important. I might sound unsupportive, but this is the fact :-)
Yours,
Asif
From India, Hyderabad
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You can start looking out for new work. Since you have experience you will def. get it in a good place... :-)
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Hi P,
I am from Nepal. What I suggest is please ask for the job description or TOR from your current job. You have spent two months without performing as per your ability. That may affect your further career. You should ask for TOR, which will definitely show why you are hired. Then only you can decide to quit or not.
DS
From Nepal, Kathmandu
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I am from Nepal. What I suggest is please ask for the job description or TOR from your current job. You have spent two months without performing as per your ability. That may affect your further career. You should ask for TOR, which will definitely show why you are hired. Then only you can decide to quit or not.
DS
From Nepal, Kathmandu
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Please ask for the job description or TOR of your position. This will guide you to decide whether you are needed in this company or not. If your TOR does not match your skills, then you can consider quitting. Staying two months without performing and feeling frustrated is not beneficial for your future career.
DS
From Nepal, Kathmandu
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From Nepal, Kathmandu
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Dear All,
My case is also a little bit similar but with a slight difference. I was on a student visa in the UK, where I spent five years engaging in odd jobs in various industries such as production and security. I earned good money due to the favorable exchange rate between the Great British Pound (GBP) and the Pakistani currency. However, I returned because my elder brother arranged for me to marry his sister-in-law. He insisted that I come back as he was feeling lonely, especially after the passing of our father while I was in the UK. I now have a daughter as well. My brother secured a job for me at a shoe factory as a "Data Coordinator." I am currently learning Oracle Applications after completing my Master of Computer Science. Despite my qualifications, the pay is significantly lower at Rs. 12000/- per month compared to the Rs. 1,00,000 I used to earn, which is nine times more than what I am earning now. I am feeling upset and unsure about my next steps. Should I consider trying to move to another country like Canada, or should I stay here? Secondly, the workload here is almost non-existent, leaving me with ample free time for activities like net surfing. My brother recommended me for this job, and interestingly, my manager is his friend. I am seeking advice on what to do next.
My brother also started his career at this same place and now earns more than Rs. 60,000 per month, along with perks like a company car and a BlackBerry. However, his company is thriving, whereas the company I am currently working for is quite far away, requiring a daily commute of 60 km each way on a company bus.
I would greatly appreciate any good ideas or suggestions. Thank you in advance.
Regards
From Pakistan, Lahore
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My case is also a little bit similar but with a slight difference. I was on a student visa in the UK, where I spent five years engaging in odd jobs in various industries such as production and security. I earned good money due to the favorable exchange rate between the Great British Pound (GBP) and the Pakistani currency. However, I returned because my elder brother arranged for me to marry his sister-in-law. He insisted that I come back as he was feeling lonely, especially after the passing of our father while I was in the UK. I now have a daughter as well. My brother secured a job for me at a shoe factory as a "Data Coordinator." I am currently learning Oracle Applications after completing my Master of Computer Science. Despite my qualifications, the pay is significantly lower at Rs. 12000/- per month compared to the Rs. 1,00,000 I used to earn, which is nine times more than what I am earning now. I am feeling upset and unsure about my next steps. Should I consider trying to move to another country like Canada, or should I stay here? Secondly, the workload here is almost non-existent, leaving me with ample free time for activities like net surfing. My brother recommended me for this job, and interestingly, my manager is his friend. I am seeking advice on what to do next.
My brother also started his career at this same place and now earns more than Rs. 60,000 per month, along with perks like a company car and a BlackBerry. However, his company is thriving, whereas the company I am currently working for is quite far away, requiring a daily commute of 60 km each way on a company bus.
I would greatly appreciate any good ideas or suggestions. Thank you in advance.
Regards
From Pakistan, Lahore
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