fernandopartridge
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You've not travelled into Manchester at rush hour then
Opposite for me. At least when you get off the train up north there aren’t crowds of arseholes shoving people out of the way with an overpriced coffee in their hands
For balance I also hate Manchester.
Just really don’t get on with the “travelled in Bali, did the three peaks, off skiing” crowd. I find I have nothing to talk about with them.
You’ve got to do it. Not because you’ve made your bed at your current place (although you have a little) but because you’ll never know if you don’t try it.Just looking for other peoples experiences/advice really. Standard “no I’m not doing whatever a football forum tells me” disclaimer. But know there’s a wide range of experience on here.
Quit my job for one based in London on a lot more pay, went up to meet the team in an off site in Glasgow this week and … really don’t like them or the vibe of the company at all. All the things I don’t like about London people, quite snotty and rude, I didn’t feel welcome at all.
Got about a month and a half of my notice period left and am having real doubts. Lots of frustrations at my current place where I’ve been for years and the offer of more money led me to quit but am now doubting myself.
Not sure whether to withdraw my resignation and either stay or look for a better fit. Not sure how that would play with my current place or how to approach it or if I’m just being silly and should give the new place a go.
Any stories of changing jobs and first impressions being wrong or of backing out of a new job?
You’ve got to do it. Not because you’ve made your bed at your current place (although you have a little) but because you’ll never know if you don’t try it.
You were probably nervous as fuck meeting them, they were probably trying to show off and make a good impression, who knows. One of my best mates now I thought was a massive pretentious prick the first time I met him which was when I joined that business. I mean he definitely is, but I love him lol.
All that to say, if you go and you hate it, great. It’s another data point and it reaffirms what you are starting to suspect which is perhaps you value other things more.
If you don’t go for it now, you’ll always wonder what if and the next time something pisses you off at your current job (which it will) you’ll kick yourself*
*disclaimer I have no idea what I’m doing in life just making it up as I go along
You've not travelled into Manchester at rush hour then
tbf, if he only has to pop down once a month, that's somewhat different.I lived in London for nearly 10 years from when I went to uni. Based in central London it was an exciting place to start. When I graduated I was fortunate enough to buy my own flat in SW london near Clapham. Then I began to realise the reality of living down there : the expense, lack of space, sheer size of the city. And, importantly, that unless you have loads of cash, it's no better than living in any other city and in many ways it's worse.
It's a city full of people where it's very easy to be lonely and isolated. People don't say hello or smile much. They're too busy . Life's too hectic to take the time to care about anyone else. It's a city full of strangers.
You have to be honest with yourself and ask what it is you want out of life . Do you value your free time? Do you want longer hours or more family time.
No one can tell you what to do . London is a very exciting place at times but it comes with it's down side . I'd never go back ( except for Wembley !)
tbf, if he only has to pop down once a month, that's somewhat different.
I lived in London for nearly 10 years from when I went to uni. Based in central London it was an exciting place to start. When I graduated I was fortunate enough to buy my own flat in SW london near Clapham. Then I began to realise the reality of living down there : the expense, lack of space, sheer size of the city. And, importantly, that unless you have loads of cash, it's no better than living in any other city and in many ways it's worse.
It's a city full of people where it's very easy to be lonely and isolated. People don't say hello or smile much. They're too busy . Life's too hectic to take the time to care about anyone else. It's a city full of strangers.
You have to be honest with yourself and ask what it is you want out of life . Do you value your free time? Do you want longer hours or more family time.
No one can tell you what to do . London is a very exciting place at times but it comes with it's down side . I'd never go back ( except for Wembley !)
That's maybe somewhat harder.Well that’s what was said at interview. Talking to people it seems once a week or more is expected to some extent.
I remember going to Wembley stadium to watch city recently. We drove on the north circular and parked up some side street.I think I feel the same way a lot. Family and time matters more at my age. Would be different if I was 21 of course.
Did something similar myself in 99. Took a job in London as things changed up here. Had to travel to London twice a week. Initial 3 months I found it hard but over a period of time found different members of staff who had similar interest to me. Amazing what doors football and music open. In the end stayed for 14 years till I retired and have to say it was worth while doing even though I thought I’d made the biggest mistake of my life at the time. Still to this day hate travelling to London but I made some good friends learnt loads of new things just by listening to other peoples interest. In the end I would have to say my experience was very positive.I think I feel the same way a lot. Family and time matters more at my age. Would be different if I was 21 of course.
I lived in the East. Someone once pulled a gun and threatened to shoot me for stopping at a red light! To be fair it worked, I put my foot down immediately!You're spot on : I was 18 when I went and central London was fantastic. I even felt safe at night as it was buzzing . Loads of people around, pubs, clubs , theatre etc. Amazing.
Considered quitting my job many times for more money but I like the people and as I'm not struggling atm I decided that's more important. Having worked with arseholes in the past it makes you realise you shouldn't take good people for granted.Just looking for other peoples experiences/advice really. Standard “no I’m not doing whatever a football forum tells me” disclaimer. But know there’s a wide range of experience on here.
Quit my job for one based in London on a lot more pay, went up to meet the team in an off site in Glasgow this week and … really don’t like them or the vibe of the company at all. All the things I don’t like about London people, quite snotty and rude, I didn’t feel welcome at all.
Got about a month and a half of my notice period left and am having real doubts. Lots of frustrations at my current place where I’ve been for years and the offer of more money led me to quit but am now doubting myself.
Not sure whether to withdraw my resignation and either stay or look for a better fit. Not sure how that would play with my current place or how to approach it or if I’m just being silly and should give the new place a go.
Any stories of changing jobs and first impressions being wrong or of backing out of a new job?
Milton Keynes is worse for that. I don’t get off until they move by which time others have got round by other doorsOpposite for me. At least when you get off the train up north there aren’t crowds of arseholes shoving people out of the way with an overpriced coffee in their hands
I can relate to this, although I was in a position where I had to move to get some experience in web development do didn't really have a choice. I left a great bunch of people behind though and knew I couldn't luck out to that extent again but I didn't expect to join a company full of wet weekends and genuine dick heads. You are never going to get on with everyone but boy does it help going in every day if there is a good bunch of people.Considered quitting my job many times for more money but I like the people and as I'm not struggling atm I decided that's more important. Having worked with arseholes in the past it makes you realise you shouldn't take good people for granted.
Are your current employers good people or merely the lesser of 2 evils? If the latter then move for more money. If it becomes unbearable just leave in a few months.
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It really is the people that make or break a job. My previous job actually paid me a fairly decent amount more than my current job, but damn... what a bunch a dicks.I can relate to this, although I was in a position where I had to move to get some experience in web development do didn't really have a choice. I left a great bunch of people behind though and knew I couldn't luck out to that extent again but I didn't expect to join a company full of wet weekends and genuine dick heads. You are never going to get on with everyone but boy does it help going in every day if there is a good bunch of people.
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