Should I quit my job?
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This post was last edited by zhy0256 on 2010-9-13 at 21:13. I started working at this private company right after graduating from university in 2007, and it’s been over 3 years now. I studied Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments in university. I came to this company thinking I would be engaged in technical support work, but instead I was tasked with tasks such as purchasing finished products and handling miscellaneous duties related to technical support – work that is increasingly far removed from what I had imagined for a technical role. At the beginning of this year, at my own request, I changed departments. Initially, it was said that the purpose was to work with design firms and to move in a more business-oriented direction, but later on it turned into handling bids within the company, dealing with some simple technical and business matters, under the pretense of being involved in technical management. The problem is that the salary is too low; less than 2,000 is left in hand each month. The manager told me three months ago that my salary would be increased, and it seemed almost certain that it would happen; yet today he told me that the company hasn’t approved it and that there won’t be any increase after all. 3 years have passed, and I’m still earning such a low salary. When I compare myself to my former classmates and friends around me, I feel like I’m completely useless; I don’t have any skills either, and I’m filled with confusion. :'( ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have resigned, but I don’t feel any relief at all; I still have to go to work tomorrow. I feel like I wasn’t properly prepared; I acted on impulse, and I’m still living in the company dormitory. The starting direction was wrong; it might be too late to change it now. My former boss told me that I’m not good at doing business; it would be better for me to work in technical service or to work together with someone else on business tasks. Thinking about it now, it does make some sense, but how to find the right job remains unknown
After working for a year without any skills, I feel extremely lost – I completely understand that feeling.
While working, one can expand their knowledge in other areas; once they have more skills, their salary will naturally increase, and at that point they can leave if a raise isn’t offered.
That’s right – learn whatever you can, and then get out of there
Reply to 4# hunter1125: I don’t think there’s much to learn; in this position, one doesn’t come into contact with anything technical. Although I do like business trips, I still can’t fully commit myself to business tasks. Being described as honest and sincere is, I guess, a kind of tragedy. At first, I wasn’t determined to work in a technical role; now it’s difficult
Study hard* and master the skills
1. If you want to learn skills, just take a wrench, a multimeter, and a screwdriver and go to the work site yourself! Talking on paper isn’t enough; it’s unlikely to be practical to deal with the problems that arise! 2. Also, don’t think that just because you’re a college student or graduate student you’re special in some way; what leaders want is someone who can handle problems that arise in production! No parking! That’s all there is to it! 3. Being lost or hesitating is a waste of life! Most people will regret it! 4. These are just my thoughts after having worked with instruments for many years! Also, if you’re interested, take the time to learn PLC or DCS well – not only should you be able to do what others can do, but you should also know how to do things that others cannot!
It depends on what’s in your heart; it seems you’re inclined toward working in the technical field, hoping to gain experience there to facilitate better development in the future. However, switching jobs doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to work in a technical role, and your three years of work experience won’t be of much help either. I think you should consider carefully what kind of work you enjoy and are suited for – otherwise, changing jobs won’t solve the problem.
The key is it having to suit you; I think if it doesn’t fit, you should leave right away
Be careful; in fact, those who work purely in technical fields envy those who work in service roles. Technical work is exhausting, the working conditions are poor, and there are limited opportunities for growth
It’s like a besieged city; some want to get in, while others want to get out