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@evansjamie: I so hear you on the random tasks! My boss recently expressed worries that I can't complete my work. I absolutely can complete MY work, it's all of HER extra work she throws at me that's the problem!!
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@PointeShoesTutus: love your username
I used to dance
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@mrs. wagon: how do you ask about family during an interview? It's a great tip, but I'm not sure how to pull it off!
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@yoursilverlining: I used to work in the DA's office too! Well CA in Virginia (commonwealths attorney). Low pay for sure, but never had extra hours and I loved my group of co workers.
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@cmomma17: Yes, I ended up letting her know. She had known for a while that I was unhappy in my position and wanted more responsibility. So when a job popped up, I decided the best move would be to let her know I was applying, so that she could give me a good recommendation. To be honest, if we didn't have a good relationship, I probably wouldn't have told her. It's iffy though, if you are on a small campus, word can get around. It's a tough call.
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@Bookworm: my DH made this suggestion: talk to my boss and her boss. Thank them for the opportunity, for what they have taught me, etc. but then say life has changed for me and I'd like to find a position that's a better fit and ask for their support. Thoughts?
Apparently an employee recently did this with my boss's boss and it went over well. Her situation was she recently remarried and gained two step kids so she no longer wants to travel extensively (she was in admissions). -
@cmomma17: I think it would depend on how your campus is doing.. are they hiring a lot? Are jobs opening up that you can point to that you want to apply for? Is it easy to be fired? The only thing I would be worried about is coming off as 'I don't to be here, get rid of me.' If that makes sense. I know on my campus, it is very, very hard to fire someone, so I did not worry about telling my boss I wanted to move on. It might be worth it just to open a dialogue with your boss about your changing priorities, and see if she has any ideas of her own on how you could move forward. I think you both know the job isn't a good fit anymore, so it benefits both of you for you to find a position that makes you happier!
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@cmomma17: I'm in international ed over here but have experience in advising and the registrar's. I love my students and what I do but at my busy times, I'm working 60-70 hour weeks and when I have my kiddo in February, I just don't think that is going to work.
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@Bookworm: jobs are posted fairly frequently, and I have no knowledge of anyone being fired. Our department created a brand new addition this year and university wide everyone got pay raises because of increased enrollment and retention. Our staff handbook does say they prefer to promote from within and encourage staff to apply for positions that interest them, it also says to inform your supervisor if you do. And that the supervisor can not retaliate against an employee who wants to apply for a different position. I applied and interviewed elsewhere once and I didn't tell my boss. I was sneaky about it and she never found out, but it was stressful and not the right way to go about things. There are two jobs posted right now I could apply for. Not perfect matches by any means .... But getting out from under my current boss is crucial!
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@MrsKoala: that isn't going to work! And that's exactly how I feel! There is an academic advisor position posted at my local community college right now. The minimum salary is more than I currently make, and there is no mention of weekends or evenings. DH really wants me to apply. I just wish that job was at my current university! I have great benefits I hate to leave, including our health insurance , free education, and a super short commute (7 minutes!). My boss though .... ugh.
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@cmomma17: Then I think your plan sounds great!
Good luck, I really hope you can find something awesome!
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@cmomma17: That advising job sounds great! I say go for it! Just remember that most benefits at colleges are pretty good and community colleges can be especially good since they are public and you would be a state employee. State benefits are awesome. Plus, it can't hurt to try! You might get an interview and find that it's a great fit!
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@cmomma17: You have no decision to make until you actually get a job offer, so it can't hurt to apply/interview and then weigh the pros/cons. Good luck!
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As some previous posters have said, I think it can be the individual workplace rather than the industry. As a teacher, I've been in some very family-unfriendly situations, while my DH is in a tough male-dominated industry but an understanding workplace that places a priority on family. His office has a designated pumping/quiet room and he gets a lot of flexibility to go to my fertility clinic appointments. He said to try reaching out (maybe via LinkedIn?) to people at a company you're interested in or looking at a company's website to gauge their level of family-friendliness. Good luck!
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@cmomma17: Thanks! Me too. I miss it so much.
I used to dance
Good luck, I really hope you can find something awesome!
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