Hi all,
I am an HR professional with 2 years and 5 months of experience and currently associated with an IT company based in Pune. This is my second company, and I have been with this firm for the last 1 year and 4 months. I came here with many career expectations. However, issues arose after 8 months of employment. We have 110 employees and 3 HR personnel (1 Manager and 2 Executives). Interestingly, even the director (owner of the firm) handles most of the main HR tasks as he does not trust HR with sensitive data. I had (and still have) high expectations for my career advancement.
Unfortunately, the current environment does not allow me to learn anything related to my interests in HR. In my previous company, I had ample opportunities to learn. However, I left that firm due to job security concerns. I am now faced with management imposing more Admin-related activities on me, including housekeeping tasks.
I feel an immediate need to take action as I sense my HR skills are becoming outdated. During interviews, I am repeatedly asked about the need for change, and my current company offers a salary above industry standards, which makes me anxious about the future. Many companies reject me due to salary considerations as a secondary concern.
While a week or two of idleness may be manageable, sitting in this situation for months is truly frustrating. I am eagerly awaiting valuable thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you.
From India, Pune
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I am an HR professional with 2 years and 5 months of experience and currently associated with an IT company based in Pune. This is my second company, and I have been with this firm for the last 1 year and 4 months. I came here with many career expectations. However, issues arose after 8 months of employment. We have 110 employees and 3 HR personnel (1 Manager and 2 Executives). Interestingly, even the director (owner of the firm) handles most of the main HR tasks as he does not trust HR with sensitive data. I had (and still have) high expectations for my career advancement.
Unfortunately, the current environment does not allow me to learn anything related to my interests in HR. In my previous company, I had ample opportunities to learn. However, I left that firm due to job security concerns. I am now faced with management imposing more Admin-related activities on me, including housekeeping tasks.
I feel an immediate need to take action as I sense my HR skills are becoming outdated. During interviews, I am repeatedly asked about the need for change, and my current company offers a salary above industry standards, which makes me anxious about the future. Many companies reject me due to salary considerations as a secondary concern.
While a week or two of idleness may be manageable, sitting in this situation for months is truly frustrating. I am eagerly awaiting valuable thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you.
From India, Pune
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Dear Anonymous,
Sometimes one faces a situation like what you are facing now. Salary, job security, job satisfaction, and job enrichment may be at loggerheads at times. You need to make a decision about your priority. Enrich your knowledge by studying books, following the latest trends, reading good articles, and thus keeping yourself active and updated. Opportunities will come. There is very little you can do to change your bosses. Have patience.
V. Raghunathan
Chennai
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1335Sometimes one faces a situation like what you are facing now. Salary, job security, job satisfaction, and job enrichment may be at loggerheads at times. You need to make a decision about your priority. Enrich your knowledge by studying books, following the latest trends, reading good articles, and thus keeping yourself active and updated. Opportunities will come. There is very little you can do to change your bosses. Have patience.
V. Raghunathan
Chennai
From India
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Your intention to learn more about HR is laudable. If you feel you are being diverted to admin, just do the work given while biding time for a change of job. Spend time reading about trends and issues in HR, and stay updated. Volunteer for extra HR tasks even if you are being pushed into administrative roles. The future is always unpredictable, so there's no point in worrying about it. Never hesitate to ask about the salary your qualifications and experience are fetching in other companies and industries. These kinds of issues creep up in every working professional's life, and they need to be faced according to the circumstances. By doing administrative work, you can showcase your skills to the employer, and they will also develop trust and confidence in you.
From India, Pune
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It will be worthwhile to go into the Admin with full energy and vigour and try to master the area as it would enhance your scope of employment with HR. Take it as a positive step and keep abreast of HR knowledge as you continue with your work. As your pay is not an issue, one of the prime concerns, it will be good to learn as you have just started your career and admin is also a related area until recently.
We still have some companies who combine these two areas into one or the Head will be taking care of both the areas. Grab the opportunity and work hard, you will succeed.
From India, Hyderabad
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We still have some companies who combine these two areas into one or the Head will be taking care of both the areas. Grab the opportunity and work hard, you will succeed.
From India, Hyderabad
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