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Mary0612
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01/02/20 at 5:25AM UTC (Edited)
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Very Dissatisfied

Is it normal to think about wanting to quit your job every single day? I work in an area of IT that I’m very dissatisfied with because the environment is extremely bro-like and I’m obviously not a bro, and although I’m an American citizen, I have an accent too. They cannot relate to me the way they relate to each other, hence they treat me different. They also bond over Happy Hour, and I don’t drink alcohol, so I don’t go anymore. I did go a couple of times, but got drunk easily, and I had to drive home. I don’t want to drink and drive. Work-wise, I’m not doing what I’d like to do, which is Cybersecurity. I started the job 3 months ago. The job description doesn’t fit my main tasks, but when I interviewed they kinda of vaguely described what I’ll be doing. The only thing that keeps me in this job is sucking it up for 6 months at least for the experience, and the paycheck. I feel like if a dispute arises, they’ll automatically believe the guys because they’re more bonded. Another dissatisfaction I have is that the job can be performed remotely easily, but the manager is very resistant to let the newer employees work from home, while he works from home 1-2 times per week. I would be more productive from home because the isolated environment would allow me to focus more, while the current open space work setting is very loud and distracting. A little background about me, I have a Bachelor’ degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, a CompTIA Network+ certification, CompTIA Security+ , Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and MOS Excel certifications.

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Barb Hansen
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10/21/19 at 9:16PM UTC
If you are unhappy where you work, you have the power to "flip the script" on your current position. As it appears that you can't change the culture and you don't want to or have to change yourself, then you can take control of your future. See if there are projects or learning opportunities at your current position that might help you in the future and take advantage of them while you are there. You can start looking for a new position - even casually. Start networking at meetups and online, have a great pipeline of potential companies you want to work for lined up when you cross the 6-month mark. Or start actively searching now. I think it's okay to say "this isn't the company for me" and get out quickly. It might take you 3 to 6 months to find the next right place, so why not start looking now. If you are concerned that your short tenure at your current job will make your resume look bad, I would disagree. Short job tenures are fine -- just ask contractors and freelancers as long as you have a reason for the short tenure and saying "the company's culture was not a good fit for me because of X,Y,Z, I worked to see if I could fit in but it doesn't work so I transitioned out", is a perfectly find answer (in my humble opinion) I'm sure some of our HR professionals in this group would have a better/different takes on how to phrase response to "short tenure" position on a resume.
Anonymous
10/17/19 at 6:37PM UTC
Is there someone you can talk to at work to help you be able to work from home?
Mary0612
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10/21/19 at 11:12AM UTC (Edited)
I tried to talk to my manager to let me work from home a half day of this past Friday, especially since it was my wedding anniversary, and he didn’t even reply to my text. He was working from home that day. I should add, a couple of people worked half of Friday from home, but he ignored my request!
Marissa Taffer
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10/17/19 at 1:38AM UTC
It sounds like you have some great experience, if you're that unhappy you need to find a role that more aligns with your preferences for remote work and the type of culture you're looking for. Life is too short to stay somewhere you're miserable.

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