I took the Labor Day week off and now that I'm back at work I realized just how much I don't want to do this anymore. Never in my life did I feel like this after a vacation. Before, I'd have enjoyed my time off but when it was time to get back to work I was okay with it. This time, I just can't. I can't do all the extra work anymore and I can't deal with my toxic boss. I don't want to worry about layoffs all the time. I just feel like I'm done with this place. I'm just not sure how to remain productive while I look for a new job. I don't know if I have it in me.
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I actually enjoy what I do however the fact that I have been around for a while is causing giant burnout because every time someone leaves or is hired offshore the burden of filling in for loss or training falls disproportionately on my shoulders. I’ve never been closer to consider leaving until now. I don’t want promotions, I want to be able to do the work I’ve been trained to do. Not that on top of all the other stuff - it’s just too much. Last years layoffs were too deep and the response to hire offshore has not helped
The best time to look for a new job is when you're working! I know how you feel, we all feel it, and it's so hard when we remember the 'old Teradata' that really wasn't that long ago.
Ditto. Burnout is rampant. The efforts to “promote”people in order to keep top talent just makes me shake my head. How many more VPs with huge egos can we have!? Let the RIFs start there….
Now is the best time in recent history to be job shopping. Go for it! Life is short.
Just decide to leave and you will feel better. You can easily search and interview while working. Most other Teradata people are looking too.