A fun job vs. a well paying job

[Senior]

Originally Posted by Filo

I really can't stand my job anymore. Been here for about 7 years and I don't think I can do it anymore. I don't wanna quit and come back realizing that other jobs aren't worth working because it doesn't match this one in pay.

Any thoughts on weighing up my options?

What is your job and what other qualifications do you have?

[Filo]

Totally grew with a company. Got the job when i was 18, started out data entry, progressed to shipping/receiving, then shipping/receiving, customer service and general secretary.

As time progressed, I was the head of import/export logistics, customer service head and resident problem solver regarding any network issues.

Now after 7 years,t o go from that, back to good ol data entry again is pretty shitty, but I do still get the same wage which is allright.
Boss is away in Europe for another month, so I've got to put up with it for a bit, then let him know what's up.

[Senior]

Originally Posted by Filo

Totally grew with a company. Got the job when i was 18, started out data entry, progressed to shipping/receiving, then shipping/receiving, customer service and general secretary.

As time progressed, I was the head of import/export logistics, customer service head and resident problem solver regarding any network issues.

Now after 7 years,t o go from that, back to good ol data entry again is pretty shitty, but I do still get the same wage which is allright.
Boss is away in Europe for another month, so I've got to put up with it for a bit, then let him know what's up.

Well I have no idea how much money you are talking about but I'd look else where if you are getting fed up with this sort of work. I forget the exact number but most people change careers every 8 years or something. Look into trades, tourism, or hospitality maybe? They're all really easy to get into and with the right track can lead to decent or even good money. Also you seem like a fairly social person so you might want to consider sales. There's always money to be made.

[Goat]

If you can't enjoy the job you're doing, why hang around? There are more (well paying) employment opportunities now then there's been in a coons age.
Since you alread have shipping and recieving experience, plus the fact you've headed a department, why not go back to that. In places around here you could make around 18-22/hour, more if you can prove you'll work for it. It's not amazing money but it's nothing to turn your nose up at either.

Good luck.

[Ree Fresh]

I firmly believe in having a job that you enjoy and feel pasionate for. Except for the first 5-10 years of your life working I can understand having to start from the bottom and getting through school. Just remember we spend nearly 1/3 of our life at our job. I think its worth the sacrifice if the wage isnt that much of a diffrence and its still enough for you to live off of.

[lildonkey]

Originally Posted by cubed

I'm a promotions manager.

you could say I'm here more than full time.

=)

nice... a 27 year old flyer boy going through a midlife crisis