When work offered me a part time job when I handed in my resignation to go to University, I was overjoyed. It meant I could gain a degree that might eventually gain me a Working Visa to Japan, or at least get me a better job here whilst keeping my fingers in artworking and a career I didn’t actually mind. It also meant I didn’t have to do shopwork or the similar to pay my way through Uni. It was like the best of both worlds - a dream come true! Maybe I was naive, but when they offered the part time role to me I was lead to believe I would be doing the same work as I was then. Wrong.
I’m doing the boringest of boring work, that was once shared out between everyone that works here, but is now just dumped on to me. Since October I've been so bored I could pull my hair out. It might be OK if I could chat or listen to music/radio whilst doing it. But the people I sit with are like zombies and radio is banned as it causes arguments. The recent desk move also means everyone can see what I’m up to – so no more msn, no more surfing when I need a 5 minute break. Its full-on boredom or pretending to work. (Which I find harder than actual work...)
I'm an active person - I like to be doing something, however minor or major. I’m the kind of person who don’t really mind what they do as long as I am doing something. But I’m not. For 3 weeks now I've been pretending to work. Today was the last straw - they gave me half an hours worth of work to do in 8 hours. I dragged it out as much as I could but I'm not a miracle maker. I dont understand why they employ me.
I have Mondays of as well as Tuesdays now, so although I don’t really want the boredom, I ask for extra hours. I want the money for the summer. I want them to think I am keen to work, as I realise I am damn lucky to have this job. No other Design company would even consider giving me regular part time work - especially when its low season. (Which, its not supposed to be now... I dread low-season!) It looks good on my CV, means I maintaining my commercial experience, and leads me straight into a job (maybe) when I graduate.
This job, once taken out of desperation, then became enjoyable, is now at desperation stakes again. I cant quit. But I cant carry on being a zombie every Tuesday.
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You are right when you say you are lucky to have a job like this. A skilled regular part time job with good pay (I assume...!?) whilst at Uni?!
I remember you telling me you wasnt sure hif it will last as they are fully staffed now so even at busy times, you have nothing to do.
They cant sack you without good reason - so do the boring work well, ask for work when there is nothing, and keep asking for extra days, even if you know they wont want you or you dont want to. If the worst happens, they will have to let you go - but surely they give pay out of some kind if its not your fault? ;)
Have you tried to get freelance job somewhere else? It might not be regular work, but you might enjoy it more and get better experiences out of it.
How about a Japanese company? Even if it is not design, working in a Japanese environment again surely is good in Japan?
I'll be thinking of you next Tues :) (Are you working Mondays too now then?)
thanks Mimi :)
I'm thinking about lots of things.. Japanese design companies in the UK.. There are lots of Mac operator fulltime positions out there... I dont think my Japanese is good enough. Writing and reading is a hell of a lot more easier than speaking. Conversation is too fast, and I cant keep up... i need to increase my vocab..... :(
I'm not working Mondays. Work said they didnt need me. (Im not surprised) I really dont know how long they will employ me for. Why pay me to turn up every Tuesday and do nothing?!
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