I am miserable and I have only myself to blame..I am 44 yrs of age,MA,B.Ed,very sincere and hardworking with excellent comm skills.Was a teacher for about 9 years,founder headmistress of a very good school for about 2 years..Thereafter, joined a very good education firm as an OPs Head for their preschool chain.The blunder was to quit that wonderful place and profile for very trivial reasons.I joined an American firm(the Indian office at Gurgaon) a year back.They began a project of Indian teachers' recruitment in the US with me.The project couldn't take off due to recession and I have been retained with an HR profile with the company.I joined MBA in HR 6-7 months back and am trying to do my best.I have obviously not been given much of an increment.I feel that I'm starting all over again not being able to make use of what I've been good at have done all my life and learning something absolutely new.I'm in a dilemma as to whether to quit and go back to my domain which is education,or learn HR and try to grow in this field.I'll really be grateful if all you experienced HR people out there please find time and advice. Please feel free to ask me anything I've forgotten to mention.Thanks!
From India, Gurgaon
From India, Gurgaon
Ms.Anju, My suggestion is to go back to your original domain where you are well capable. In stead of trying a new field, it will be better to be in the field where you have already mastered.
From India, Lucknow
604From India, Lucknow
first motivate ur self do ur self put ur hard work nothing ids immposible to men u can be reach ur destination
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Hi, I suggest you should switch over to your earlier profile as your experience in the same would give you more confidence.
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
Dear Anju,
As the question what really gives you personal satisfaction. And then follow that field. Listen to your inner voice.
Have a nice day
Simhan
A retired academic in UK
"It is never too late to learn or improve oneself"
From United Kingdom
As the question what really gives you personal satisfaction. And then follow that field. Listen to your inner voice.
Have a nice day
Simhan
A retired academic in UK
"It is never too late to learn or improve oneself"
From United Kingdom
Well...i can just say one thing, try to find what you really want to do, and then just pursue it, dont think how much time it is taking just be confident and sure that if you decide you can attain all your goals
All the best!!
From India, Delhi
All the best!!
From India, Delhi
Dear Ms. Anju (I assume that's your name, if not apologies)
Wow - I like the career curve! Interesting - a smooth upward sail, then an uninvited role of an HR.
I think you need to re-evaluate on your priorities. What is the "end" result you look at, while working? (no the generic answer is satisfaction - I am not asking for that, please go in depth - what gives you satisfaction)
A few to help you with - (My own example):
I am here to work for a) Using my creative ability b) Experimenting c) Do something completely different from the usual process - if the new idea seems more easier (than complex) and beneficial. d) I love interacting with people and trying to figure out ways in which I can help them sort out any issues they feel could be shared with me (I don't advice - but counsel) e) Ofcourse - I need to see my efforts materialize into a Monetary figure.
So the above is mine - you need to know what is your priority
what is it that makes you feel more passionate and more into being yourself?
Or a simple question: "What will not make you feel miserable?"
Please note: Don't put up with only what life throws at you - you need not really take an HR Profile if that's the only available option now. You can still think of something that matches what you need, you know where you need to be :-)
You are not doing anything wrong by trying something different (as you mentioned you feel you are not being able to put what ever you have learnt to use). I guess you have done pretty good in your domain. If your priorities are more linked to experimentation and, if at this point, its okay to venture into a new field - then why not.
Remove your fears. Its just that - you need to take some time to unwind, be on your own "good mood", no harm in a bit of pampering with what you have started to avoid recently (fast food? Spa??? )
:-) You are 44 - you deserve a moment on your own like this where - you can just take time to relax and then decide.
Mom's told me once that 40 was when she felt life had begun for her (quiet long back..I would say - long long back ;-) )
Good Luck!
From India, Madras
Wow - I like the career curve! Interesting - a smooth upward sail, then an uninvited role of an HR.
I think you need to re-evaluate on your priorities. What is the "end" result you look at, while working? (no the generic answer is satisfaction - I am not asking for that, please go in depth - what gives you satisfaction)
A few to help you with - (My own example):
I am here to work for a) Using my creative ability b) Experimenting c) Do something completely different from the usual process - if the new idea seems more easier (than complex) and beneficial. d) I love interacting with people and trying to figure out ways in which I can help them sort out any issues they feel could be shared with me (I don't advice - but counsel) e) Ofcourse - I need to see my efforts materialize into a Monetary figure.
So the above is mine - you need to know what is your priority
what is it that makes you feel more passionate and more into being yourself?
Or a simple question: "What will not make you feel miserable?"
Please note: Don't put up with only what life throws at you - you need not really take an HR Profile if that's the only available option now. You can still think of something that matches what you need, you know where you need to be :-)
You are not doing anything wrong by trying something different (as you mentioned you feel you are not being able to put what ever you have learnt to use). I guess you have done pretty good in your domain. If your priorities are more linked to experimentation and, if at this point, its okay to venture into a new field - then why not.
Remove your fears. Its just that - you need to take some time to unwind, be on your own "good mood", no harm in a bit of pampering with what you have started to avoid recently (fast food? Spa??? )
:-) You are 44 - you deserve a moment on your own like this where - you can just take time to relax and then decide.
Mom's told me once that 40 was when she felt life had begun for her (quiet long back..I would say - long long back ;-) )
Good Luck!
From India, Madras
Hey Hi Anju,
Read your plight and the very 1st words did say it all "Miserable", "Blame".
First and foremost stop feeling the way you are feeling. Its not the end of the world girl. You took up this opportunity because you thought it will work wonders... (besides its natural that everyone wants to be master of all and try hands at things they haven't tried). So cheer up... You have not committed any crime. Its your life and you have a right to live it as per your priorities.
Now regarding your future prospects:
1st. This recession is not gonna stay forever, market will become stable by Dec.
2nd. You have to find out if the current company will still be interested in the project they hired you for... If yes stay on. If no quit... and find a Org who is already to similar projects... I think you wont enjoy HR roles because of the simple fact that it will remind you that you compromised... [And yeah, In the mean time you can still be associated with the teaching line in form of Coaching classes (That wont leave you with any cash crunch)].
I would only suggest that now when you have already put your legs in the shoes, why not walk a mile and check if it is actually that bad... You might just miss it once you take those shoes off.
Make the most of the present because at the end of the day you are learning something new.
Cheers!
Best of Luck.
Amrita Nambudiri
From India, Mumbai
Read your plight and the very 1st words did say it all "Miserable", "Blame".
First and foremost stop feeling the way you are feeling. Its not the end of the world girl. You took up this opportunity because you thought it will work wonders... (besides its natural that everyone wants to be master of all and try hands at things they haven't tried). So cheer up... You have not committed any crime. Its your life and you have a right to live it as per your priorities.
Now regarding your future prospects:
1st. This recession is not gonna stay forever, market will become stable by Dec.
2nd. You have to find out if the current company will still be interested in the project they hired you for... If yes stay on. If no quit... and find a Org who is already to similar projects... I think you wont enjoy HR roles because of the simple fact that it will remind you that you compromised... [And yeah, In the mean time you can still be associated with the teaching line in form of Coaching classes (That wont leave you with any cash crunch)].
I would only suggest that now when you have already put your legs in the shoes, why not walk a mile and check if it is actually that bad... You might just miss it once you take those shoes off.
Make the most of the present because at the end of the day you are learning something new.
Cheers!
Best of Luck.
Amrita Nambudiri
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
I would suggest you to look into the below points wrt present Job:
Are you satisfied with the complete domain or just working for the sake of livelihood?If satisfied then go ahead and deep dive and put in hard work-that will certainly give you results but with time
If you are not satisfied "at all", it is becoming like a burden for you, start looking into altaernatives and based on your analysis of alternatives build a plan and move on accordingly. It can include even going back to the previous domain.
Finally, if you think you have moderate interest in what you are currently doing, try to see the connection between teaching and HR which can consist of areas like Training & Development, Couselling-though you have to deep dive this subject and concepts to large extent.
Think about it...All the Best!!
Shreya
From United States, Basking Ridge
I would suggest you to look into the below points wrt present Job:
Are you satisfied with the complete domain or just working for the sake of livelihood?If satisfied then go ahead and deep dive and put in hard work-that will certainly give you results but with time
If you are not satisfied "at all", it is becoming like a burden for you, start looking into altaernatives and based on your analysis of alternatives build a plan and move on accordingly. It can include even going back to the previous domain.
Finally, if you think you have moderate interest in what you are currently doing, try to see the connection between teaching and HR which can consist of areas like Training & Development, Couselling-though you have to deep dive this subject and concepts to large extent.
Think about it...All the Best!!
Shreya
From United States, Basking Ridge
Hi anju,
Thanks for posting your query at this forum I am sure you would get lot of suggestions which would help you to make a right decision.
Recession has hit most of us. SO there is nothing to feel miserable about. You have achieved so much in life. when people get bored of their same profession you have got luicky to do something new. Take it as a opportunity to revive your career You can be a good trainer based on your teaching career. But please be prepared as it would be very challenging and innovative.
If you dont find HR career satisfactory so you can anytime go back to your previous profession thats teaching. Take coaching classes or keep applying to the Institutes. Meanwhile you can also stay connected with an American firm as recession wont stay there for long. If this project start up again So it would be break through in your teaching career.
Its a little hurdle but certainly not the end of the world.
wish you all the success
From India, Mumbai
Thanks for posting your query at this forum I am sure you would get lot of suggestions which would help you to make a right decision.
Recession has hit most of us. SO there is nothing to feel miserable about. You have achieved so much in life. when people get bored of their same profession you have got luicky to do something new. Take it as a opportunity to revive your career You can be a good trainer based on your teaching career. But please be prepared as it would be very challenging and innovative.
If you dont find HR career satisfactory so you can anytime go back to your previous profession thats teaching. Take coaching classes or keep applying to the Institutes. Meanwhile you can also stay connected with an American firm as recession wont stay there for long. If this project start up again So it would be break through in your teaching career.
Its a little hurdle but certainly not the end of the world.
wish you all the success
From India, Mumbai
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