I currently work for a company I hate.

12 Comments

1. Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterApril 10,2023 at 5:14PM UTC

   You've said you want to make a career change in a few months...why can't you make that change now?

   You really only have two choices: Suck it up and be who your employer needs you to be, or leave. Make your choice, then don't change your mind. Support your own decisions - have your own back about whichever direction you choose to go in.

2. Michele DarleyApril 10,2023 at 7:20PM UTC

   I can't make the change today because I'm moving in 3 weeks and finishing up my coaching certifications. I need to have a certain amount of income coming in before I can make the change as I am self supporting and currently a W2 Employee that will be moving to self employment,

3. AnonymousApril 13,2023 at 8:46AM UTC

   I wonder if you might have time to look for a different W2 employer? Maybe try applying to one job a week after you've moved (or maybe before you move if you have any time?)? Your work situation sounds dangerous and you could get caught in the fire before you're ready to leave.

   If you did get a different W2 employer, you do not have to let said emploiyer know your alternative plans. Case in point, I knew of one gal who left a job she hated, got hired into a better job, then ended up getting an even better offer at a separate job shortly after, which she took--she only worked the first better job for literally two weeks before leaving! I have also worked a job for a few months, only to take the better offer of another. When an opportunity happens, it's in your best interest to take it up!

   Also...of note...I do want to mention the perks of working a different W2 job, even if temporary: 1) you're no longer in a dumpster fire, and at risk of legal or other serious issues, which is what it sounds like at your current job, 2) you'll feel less like poop doing what you're doing since you won't be leading unsuspecting people into a fire, 3) you might get the perk of better mentality to focus on the success of your coaching, and 4) you might need the W2 job longer than you may think since it may take time to launch your self-employment career.

   It never hurts to get out of a dangerous situation and have a potential cushion as you work on changing your careers. But only you know what is best and most realistic for you.

   Just remember: an employer can easily throw you under the bus despite your loyalty. You gotta watch out for yourself in the end.

4. AnonymousApril 10,2023 at 7:03PM UTC

   Document, document, document. Keep a daily diary. People will tell you to stay or leave, but those are always the two options for anyone. If you need your current job, just stay and document. This will help your conscience (and if things go bad, or you're audited, it will provide leverage and protection). Mine started out as a stress journal, but I'm typing three pages a day based on my departments passive aggressive behavior.

5. Michele DarleyApril 10,2023 at 7:20PM UTC

   Thank you. I really do need to start documenting because there is stuff going on that is serious here.

6. AnonymousApril 11,2023 at 12:51PM UTC

   you should be actively looking for another job, even if you do it confidentially.

   these type of scenarios don’t change, especially with someone in leader ship and usually don’t end nicely for someone like yourself. I’m sorry to say.

7. Rae WagonerApril 10,2023 at 8:00PM UTC

   I would add, keep this daily diary AT HOME. If it's online, be sure it's cloud-based and not something that lives on your "work computer." Also, if you DO access it from work, ever, I'd name that file "chocolate chip cookie recipe" or "Christmas Card List."

8. MislynApril 13,2023 at 12:41AM UTC

   I would take notes daily. What was done and what was said by all. You just never know.

9. Focused721350April 12,2023 at 2:38PM UTC

   Good Morning,

   WHY!!! Would you work for people like that? It makes you know better than them and not only that! Your risking yourself getting in "TROUBLE"! HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE TERM! GUILT BY ASSOCIATION??? DON'T BE SURPRISED IF YOUR NAME COMES UP LATER IF THESE CROOKED PEOPLE GET BUSTED! GET OUT ALREADY! HELLO!!!!!

   Good Luck and God Bless, Ms. T ;)

10. AnonymousApril 12,2023 at 6:04PM UTC

    You can't ,being in TA means you have to live with the fact that you are bringing people into a dumpster fire. Ethics matter, you clearly know that from your posting. Definitely think long and hard about selling out to the team that clearly is not helping your career either. I hope you find your better purpose in the shifted career trajectory.

11. Farah BajwaApril 12,2023 at 8:26PM UTC

    Honestly, if you're looking to make a career change and its that bad over there, I believe this is the best time to do so! Its never to early to start reaching out to potential jobs in your new career choice.

12. MislynApril 13,2023 at 12:37AM UTC

    The boss at my last job was pretty shady. He had a business partner that I know didn’t trust him either. He would dip his hands into anything that would make him money. He would even overstep his partner on things. I would sit back and listen to him talking to other people and would be like what the heck. Trust me I kept my eyes and ears open at that job. If you get along with your boss ride it out if your making a move in the future but keep records of everything going on “for just in case” you never know if it will come in handy later.