Time to search for another job?

[Tayl405]

For all of you looking for another job while working at one you hate, how do you find the time to search, apply, and go on interviews?

I really really really hate my job. I just checked my work email and I had one from one of my bosses who, in a semi-nasty tone complained about how he has to turn off the lights in my office every night and it's "getting old." Well I'm the first one to leave and they have to walk through my office to get out, so I thought they'd appreciate the lights--I didn't realize it was so hard to flip an f-ing switch. It's this kind of stuff all the time with them!

Anyway, I want to find another job but it's so hard to find time to do it! I can't do it from work, and by the time I get home, get my stuff done, and eat, I'm ready to pass out. Plus I really am not looking forward to this process again since I JUST went through it. And I'm going on vacation at the end of May, and again in the fall, so who's going to hire me when I already have to take so much time off?

I cannot take it anymore. Whatsoever. I need a change in my life, majorly. Any suggestions? How can I fit in going on interviews and stuff? Also, I can't FIND anything around here that seems interesting....

[capella]

I'd suggest taking your vacation time and spend at least 2/3rds of it getting your job search on (you don't want to not take a break or anything). That's when I found my new job/career. Good luck!

[natbumpo]

What I would do is, take time during the evening/weekends and look for prospects. Then try to schedule the interviews for a certain week and take vaca time during that week.

[Tayl405]

Well I'm actually going ON vacation those 2 times--to the Bahamas and to HI, which I can't cancel.

[natbumpo]

ah, I see your dilema. Could you schedule early morning or evening interviews? Or even explain that getting time off of your current job is difficult and ask if you could do the majority via the phone and just come in for an hour or so one day to do a face to face.

[Tayl405]

Yeah I guess I could go in the morning or do phone interviews. I think I do better in person though. Job hunting SUCKS though. I really debate picking up and starting over somewhere else sometimes....

[Kitty]

Vacation issue:

Usually, when it comes time to accept a job, you can just tell them that you will accept the job but that you already have those vacations and will not be able to work during that time. Most employers are fine with that - but you'll probably have to take the vacation unpaid.

Interview issue:

You're just going to have to make time. I literally probably went on 10 interviews in the span of 6 months or so. I just had a lot of drs. appointments, etc. I would take my cell phone outside and do phone interviews. If you want it bad enough, you will do it.

[natbumpo]

I hear ya, switching jobs is one of the most stressful things you'll ever do, but at least know that you are certainly not alone in your feelings.

Of course face-to-face is better, but at least see if they can cut you a slight break. You could also spin like you are so busy at work, it is really difficult to get time off. Make yourself look like your current responsibilties take precendant over all else...that certainly can not be a bad thing.

[Tayl405]

That's a good idea, natbumpo...

I guess I just have to keep telling myself how happy I'll be once I finally do it...

Thanks guys :)

[natbumpo]

Hey if you ever need a line of bullshit...make sure you wear your boots before you come see me.

[WeirdBrake]

I just checked my work email and I had one from one of my bosses who, in a semi-nasty tone complained about how he has to turn off the lights in my office every night and it's "getting old." Well I'm the first one to leave and they have to walk through my office to get out, so I thought they'd appreciate the lights--I didn't realize it was so hard to flip an f-ing switch.

You should tell your boss exactly that in a return email. Say something like, "I was honestly trying to be thoughtful by leaving the lights on because I know I'm the first to leave, and you have to walk through my office to get out. But if you don't want me to leave the lights on, I won't." At the very least, it'll exonerate you. At best, it'll shame your boss into realizing what a schmuck he's being by chewing you out for that.