I don't know what to do!

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September 17,2021 at 12:46PM UTC

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I don't know what to do!

I have been looking for a job in my field (sales and marketing) for four years with no luck, i finally found a position and have been working in this company for 2 months now, and it's the worst, there's no organisation or procedures for anything, my manager has no boundaries and is completely overwhelmed, we are all drowning everyday, i have no motivation to come to work every morning but i don't want to go back to staying at home and looking for another position for a long period of time with limited income! this place is really toxic and i feel horrible here , what should i do??

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Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterSeptember 17,2021 at 12:59PM UTC
Start by reframing your situation - what is good about it? Where are the nuggets of sunshine?
You've heard the expression, what we focus on expands. You can't change anyone or anything in this situation other than yourself, but you can absolutely change your mindset.
You aren't doing this for the company, your boss, or anyone else. You are doing this to improve your experience at your job.
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Margrit PatelSeptember 17,2021 at 1:27PM UTC
I would agree with Lesa. Try to take a different perspective and see the opportunities for improvement. Do you think it would be reasonable for you to work out a plan to address the issues the team is facing? Perhaps you have ideas to prioritize or delegate. This is a great opportunity to show off you problem solving and leadership skills.
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Marjorie KalomerisSeptember 17,2021 at 3:20PM UTC
To offer a different perspective - it is incredibly difficult (and kind of an uphill battle, tbh) to be new and try to change a toxic environment.
I like the idea of seeing what you can learn from this, but at the same time I'd recommend you keep job searching while working in this job. It's ok to have made a mistake! Just don't stay in it for too long if it's detrimental to your mental health.
And it's a GREAT time to be in sales and marketing, with an abundance of jobs posted and this type of talent being very in-demand. No need to settle :)
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AnonymousSeptember 17,2021 at 3:35PM UTC
Keep up your job search during your current employment. Get your resume looked at by a professional since you had no luck in 4 years. Update your LinkedIn profile and start networking to increase your odds of being considered for a great job.
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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 18,2021 at 2:17AM UTC
I'm trying to understand what you're saying - you don't want to continue working there nor do you want to looking for another position?
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Latifa Le GoffSeptember 18,2021 at 6:14PM UTC
oh no i absolutely want another position, but the last time i tried it took me a very long time to get it. i just feel stuck because it's becoming difficult to do my job in those conditions and i have no other option elsewhere. so i am trying to find a solution to keep going with all this madness at the office while looking for another job
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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 19,2021 at 3:05AM UTC
You said you didn't want to go back to "looking for another position".
If it took you 4 years the first time to find a job, I suggest you start with your resume. It should not take 4 years to find a job. What do you do?
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Latifa Le GoffSeptember 20,2021 at 12:30PM UTC
i meant looking for another position for 4 years, yes it was a long time and i still don't know why it took so long.
i am in sales and marketing, i have been sales manager, brand manager and product manager as well as marketing manager.
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