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corinne · Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Career Advice: +0/-0

After a year of working at my company, I was given a promotion to a new position and now I completely regret it.

I work as a claims adjuster and I am at the point where i am nauseous when I go to work. If I stay at this job any longer, i will honestly give myself an ulcer. It is too stressful and really taking a toll on me. I can't be honest with my employer because they offered me this position, now to tell them I'm unhappy, looks irresponsible. So I am trying to find another job

I have only been at this company for a year and a half though. I am afraid this looks bad to other employers on my resume and not sure how to explain myself when I get to an interview. Plus I am trying to transition to the accounting field (I have a bachelors in business admin).

What is the best way to handle this?

Any advice would be appreciated

starlight · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject: I know how you feel!!!

Taking any promotion and regretting it later on.

First rule of thumb, be honest of the situation. Let them know that you are unhappy and see what they will do. If nothing is working, then starting looking for another job. That is what happen to me.

Good luck!

Randy · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

As much as I loathe corporate politics and business-speak, you might try approaching them and get them to understand that you're a better "asset to the company," a "more valuable team-member" in your former position and that while you truly appreciate the trust and confidence they placed in you, as well as the opportunity, you're convinced it would be in the best interest of all if you returned to your former position.

On the other hand, are you sure you've given this new thing a fair shot? It's not clear to me how long you've been at it, so maybe with a wee-bit more time it'll become as boring and monotonous as most other jobs.....

But when all else fails, hang in there until you can move on, right?

lexa10881 · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:51 am Post subject:

I think there is something to be said for seeing if they can put you in a different position. If you are truly valuable to the company, then they will try to accommodate you by either changing your job or helping you ease the stress of the role you are currently in and unhappy with. employers know that you can only perform at your best if you are somewhat satisfied with the job you are doing. Speak up; say that the job isn't what you expected and see what happens from there.

http://www.cvtips.com/corporate_culture.html

corinne · Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Career Advice: +0/-0

Thank you very much for the advice.

I spoke up to my previous supervisor to see if maybe she would consider me back for my prior position. I pretty much told her about everything going on. She said she was sorry I felt this way, but management higher than her may have a problem in the fact that they offered me this opportunity, trained me etc, for me to go back say that I've changed my mind about it. I really feel that i gave this position a good shot, and it's just not for me.

With that being said, I doubt I will have a future here. I've decided to look outside of my current company and I have been called for an interview this week Smile

Thanks again for the advice

Pauloz · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:14 am Post subject:

Let's face it, corinne, you loathe the job anyway.

That's not good for you. Stress is dangerous.

Getting back to your original question:

Tell other employers that you felt the job was inadequate for your skill levels, unrewarding, and didn't go anywhere, which it doesn't, except into varieties of the same field. They will at least know you want to do something better, which adds some credibility to your applications for other jobs.

You can also give them a few leads on your other skills and aspirations, like any degree you're doing, etc.

Whatever you do, don't just sit and suffer. Make sure you know where you want to go, and that you're going there.

Good luck

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