It's not by choice, trust me. There are a few good reasons why some of us are still here. The job market is tough right now, so it's not as if it's so easy to leave. Having a job, any job, is a big deal. I also appreciate the health benefits because I can't afford to be without medical coverage for a single day. Expecting that people who're not happy here would just up and leave is incredibly naive and not in touch with reality.
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@ap very true. I was at BNY for over 16 years and felt stuck. I didn't feel like I had the skill set to be valuable somewhere else. But after many, many applications and interviews, I got a job making 30% more, and in a much better environment. Bank experience is worth something, even if it doesn't feel like it.
I thought the same for the last few years. There is no one that would hire me. I won’t make the money I make here. My skill set is not very good. My experience is not so good.
Now I am working at another bank for more and most importantly have a better sense of my worth.
I applied for 3 to 7 jobs a week, making it a job to find a new job. And it paid off. Yes, the economy is bad and jobs are not in abundance but you only need one opportunity to work out for you, keep trying! I failed many times before I found my new job. It’s part of the process.