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New(ish) Job. Vent?
I have been at a bank as a teller for almost three months now. I'm grateful to have this job as it is full-time and pays decently(although it could be better) and my previous job(still work there also) was as a waitress. The problem is I don't really like it at all, but when people ask me how it is going/how I like it, I feel like I can't be honest about how I feel without seeming ungrateful. I know that in the area where I am and for the amount of time I will be here, it's a great job. I'm just not happy there and don't look forward to it. How can I express how I feel without just seeming like a miscontent?
Re: New(ish) Job. Vent?
I don't think you need to share your discontent with anyone other than your close family and friends (2-3 people tops). Just keep your cards close.
Banks have lots of other work to do...have you looked into moving beyond being a teller?
I agree with keeping your discontent to yourself.
We live in a different world than I grew up in. Today people put their discontent with neighbors, friends, family, jobs, on their Facebook page. I'm not being critical, it's just a different world today, and people feel free to tell the world about things that previously were simply discussed with close friends.
I think it is valuable to determine exactly what it is about this job you don't like. Do an analysis so once you realize the exact reasons (it's boring, it's too hard, it's not "my passion", whatever) then you are better informed as you proceed in what should be a lifelong lesson in learning about yourself so you end up in the right job at some point. Most of us do this for 8-10 hrs of our waking day, and we all have had jobs that were better or worse for us than others.
The world has changed a lot, there's little loyalty from employees to employers and vice versa. You do owe something to yourself though, an analysis then a plan for how to proceed: quit, talk to them after you've been in the job longer and have enough time to analyze it, or stay put until you find something else. But job jumping doesn't look good on a resume, so figure out a plan for your life then work to make it happen.
Good luck.
I agree with the PPs as well. Being too honest or negative could prevent you from being considered for any promotions, which could improve your job satisfaction. I also agree that you should focus on the positives - you're happy to be working full-time and getting a paycheck, etc. Sometimes being vocal about the negative aspects just makes for a more unpleasant work environment. All the sudden everyone is griping and complaining all the time and who wants the constant reminders?
Hope things start looking up!