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Stuck in a job which gives me a lot of perks but not much le
Currently I am working in a Govt sector bank as an Asst Manager(Systems)for the past 8 months in India. I am an MCA(MAsters in Computer Application) by qualification and have passed out in June 2006. My problem is,
1. Though the bank gives me good perks and facilities, compared to the private IT industry salary is much lower.Also since it is the Govt sector, increments are meagre and promotions will be few and far between.
2.The learning curve in the bank is not much and I feel that I am in one hand, forgetting what i had learned during MCA, and on the other hand not gaining enough knowledge in the bank.
3.I am in a different city from my hometown. Situation at home demands my presence at my home.
So with all the above three situations I am in a dilemma about what to do. Sometimes I feel like quitting my present job but I dont know if that will be a sensible decision on my part. Please help me in taking a decision.
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I think you have answered your own question here but just need affirmation that your instincts are right. Let's face it, you are not happy in this job and that's not about to change any time soon.
Your opportunity to advance and excel at what you are good it is next to nil. You also feel that everything you have learned and have a degree and talent for never comes into play and won't down the road with you forgetting some of your training already. T
The only thing that is good here is the salary but it cannot buy you happiness. You also said you need to be near home because of your family situation and that this job takes you away from your home town and family.
What should you do? I would start searching for work in the field you are trained for near to home. Once I found something I would quit this dead end job and move on and be happy and actually see my family as much as I needed.
Bottom line, the job just isn't right for you as you have qualifications that go above and beyond it and you cannot ever advance from there because of the way things are structured.
You need to leave that company and get on with your career and find what you ultimately were meant to do. I wouldn't leave this job until you found another one.
Having said that, if you left now you would have severance pay and depending upon the laws where you are unemployment cheques until you found another job. If you really feel you need out quitting before finding another job may be your best option if you emotionally cannot take the enviornment you are in at work any longer.
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Use the Internet to look for something in your hometown while working at your current job. I know
Monsters.com is a big one to try.
If you aren't happy in your current job then there is nothing wrong with looking for something else. I know Government jobs have good insurance benefits and all that too, but so do other places.
If you aren't being challenged enough you will get bored. You also need to keep your skills, so look for something that will let you use all you've learned.
Home should come first. If not it will cause you extra stress that nobody needs! So look for something close to home. :)
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