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JEZAR · Newbie Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

I hope someone can give me advice on what I should do next.

I graduated from university in June 2007 with a 2:2 class BSc(Hons) Degree in Mathematics and Management from a well respected institution. I have a big interest in the leisure industry, and prior to leaving university I had been doing weekly voluntary work at a well known museum. I was able to find work at a design consultancy that specialised in the design and implementation of new museum displays (I did not want to join a large graduate scheme or move away from my family home at the time).

I have been at the company for 13 months now. The company only consists of myself and my employer. I have found myself feeling less and less happy in the job, despite it providing me with useful skills that can be transferred to many job roles (e.g. liaising between clients and suppliers, project management skills, using the Sage bookkeeping computer programmes etc).

I'm now at a stage where my unhappiness (in both my work and personal life, I have little social interaction due to not working with a large team whilst in work) are bringing me to halt physically and mentally.

I now regret saying in my interview for the job that ideally I would like to stay in my first job for approximately two years to gain vital work experience that I have been unable to acquire before.

I am contemplating handing in my resignation, but I'm unsure whether I have jeopardised my chances of receiving a good reference from my current employer by saying about the "two years of employment" in my interview. My written contract does not state that I am employed on a two year fixed contract, but my employer mentioned it in passing earlier this month that the projects in the business next year will depend on if I am still employed there.

On my future prospects, I am currently working towards being Sage certified by doing a self taught course. I would like to attempt an accountancy course, either with part time employment/on-the-job training, or as a second degree at my local university, as I have enjoyed the book-keeping and budget management aspects of my work. I do not have any large financial outgoings as I live with my parents, and only have my phone bill and car bills to pay for (I have been putting money aside every month for my car insurance payments, so have enough saved for the next 12 months). I have been able to save a large portion of my salary over my employment.

What is the best way for me to go forward? Should I write a letter/have a discussion with my employer about my worries before I contemplate resignation further? I do slightly worry that this would cause tension in the work place though.

lexa10881 · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:23 am Post subject:

Those certifications could be very valuable to you, and work is not completely bad....I say talk to your employer and see if there is a way to make things better before attempting to resign. A good frank talk might make your situation better.

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

cv · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:03 pm Post subject: Social life and job Life

Find another job before leaving this one.

Being open how you feel as you know has it's pros and cons. Obviously you cannot really know how your employer will react but it could go either way really.

Most importantly: do not assume that if you work in a larger organisation you could have more "social" contacts. You could find yourself surrounded by people who are not interested in social contacts as they already have a social life.

If you need more social contacts, join local clubs that specialise in things you like doing.

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