First Week at Work

WORK

I've been at work eight days I think - July 5-7, 10-14. got a half paycheck so far, and one more unemployment check (1.5 actually)... And while getting paid is nice, I'm not loving the job so far.

And after reading my work email last night I love it less. I was put on the phones after about 5 days and did pretty well... I can't fix too much but I felt good being able to help a few people - an Excel question, some Visio installs, but all in all, very boring, even though I don't know what most of the callers are talking about. I just look it up in their knowledge base and ask someone. The people are interesting but I won't go into them here.

My dilemma is that I don't want to work there anymore. I want to find something else. I need to choose a health plan before August 4, which I guess I should do anyway, and continue to work and collect a paycheck but it is just too structured for me. It is exactly what I said I wouldn't go back to. I actually told a friend that it is "beneath me" - not exactly true maybe, but not what I want at this stage in my life. it's ok to hate your job if you've been there awhile, but not something you just took. I usually go into new jobs every day excited and looking forward to a new day of challenges... but I've already settled into a routine, even though I still can't figure out how to use the damn phone.

And take this email from the manager:
"Wrap time is never to exceed two minutes per call. (same as always) Only exceptions are with Vanessa or my approval. Failure to comply can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Also, incidents will now be given each time you exceed the 2 minute and 30 second mark without approval"


...Plus, I am sitting in a little tiny cubicle, I have to pay to park in the garage, my lunch hour is after the Biogen cafe closes, I'm making less than I did at Keane (which wouldn't bother me if I liked it), and it's not in any way personally fulfilling or challenging, and I have less responsibilities than at my last job. Ok, on the plus side, the people are nice, I DON'T have the same responsibilities (I don't have to watch the Queue, or figure out how to escalate the tough calls or run any metrics reports) BUT -- I will at some point be required to carry the cell phone on the weekend, and they told me that I need to get my A+ certification... well those two items were conveniently left out of the job description. So, last night I sent off a letter and resume to a posting I saw on the Temple Emanuel networking list.

It probably pays half what I'm making but it sounded interesting. It is for an admin asst/writer editor/ wear many hats position at a start up company that does I'm not even sure what. Some sort of knowledge sharing company called KnowledgeCommunities (.org). they are involved in Jewish activities in some way as well. but I do have to think about benefits and I'm not sure if they will even offer any. I need the security of benefits and the opportunities of a small company.
I want to do something different. People asked me why I don't go through the Jewish Music Institute at HC - well, maybe someday, but not now.

Current Location: at homeCurrent Mood: crankyCurrent Music: Car Talk