Any Ideas / recommendations?

[CBW]

Afternoon all,

Not sure where to start really. I’m currently exhausted in my current job, as in I’m bored, feel useless and can’t seem to retain information. I have discussed this topic on a few occasions here and another forum. My CC colleagues usually make me feel better, however I seem to have more off/bad days than enjoyable ones. I’m very self critical, and analytical (not sure if they’re the same thing). I didn’t receive the training I wanted and was promised, so maybe this doesn’t help? I don’t enjoy what I do anymore, I don’t enjoy much in life, and I know there’s people worse off than me, and Covid has played a part etc etc.

I do seem to have this cycle all the time.

what I’m actually after is, are there any jobs that pay decent, but don’t require many skills or thinking? I’m also lacking in organisational skills. I was also advised about finding out what I enjoy in my current job, and maybe become specialised in that area - which I may do.

what I’m not after is, we all have bad days, and stick with your existing job etc.

Not sure if there’s more to add yet.

thanks for reading (if you have)

 

[motorbiking]

what I’m actually after is, are there any jobs that pay decent, but don’t require many skills or thinking?

No - the idea behind how much you are paid, is based on the employer's ability to find someone with the skills/brains. So the rarer the skills in demand. The higher the pay.

I'd also avoid any job that can be done by either:
A someone cheaper in another country
B An AI/machine learning 'bot.

 

[MeldrewsMate]

Crikey Chris, I'm not sure t'interWeb is the right place to go for careers/life councelling, so take all the advice you receive here as opinion, and from non-experts.
Have you thought about discussing these symptoms with your GP? I get the impression GPs are prone to rush to a diagnosis of depression, but they're diagnosis must be worth a hundred on here. Write down your symptoms/moods/facts in a diary and take that along to aid your memory.

I take it you're working for an employer. Perhaps the employer has thought that, despite several training sessions, you haven't got the aptitude for that job, so is sidelining you to make you move on...perhaps that's a good alternative for both parties.

That's all the serious advice I have to offer.

On the less serious side, the job you described (low skills, high pay, etc) only exists within the drug dealing industry!

 

[fillyboy]

No - the idea behind how much you are paid, is based on the employer's ability to find someone with the skills/brains. So the rarer the skills in demand. The higher the pay.

Train drivers.

 

[Trazor]

Train drivers.

Plumbers

 

[CBW]

I take it you're working for an employer. Perhaps the employer has thought that, despite several training sessions, you haven't got the aptitude for that job, so is sidelining you to make you move on...perhaps that's a good alternative for both parties.

Yes working for an employer. I don’t think that’s the case, as they did put me through one training aspect, which suited them more than me. They also renew my ACS, and I’m of the highest “skill” level as in boiler breakdowns, servicing and installation. I think it was more management who decided I could do the job without the training?

 

[CBW]

Plumbers

So carry on then

 

[jeds]

... jobs that pay decent, but don’t require many skills or thinking? ...lacking in organisational skills. ...we all have bad days...

Have you thought about becoming an MP?

 

[Trazor]

So carry on then

Please ensure it's not just the Covid effect, lockdowns etc.

Many I know, are also down about circumstances, but I believe we will all perk up when back to normality.

 

[CBW]

Have you thought about becoming an MP?

No, and wouldn’t want to tbh.

 

[CBW]

Please ensure it's not just the Covid effect, lockdowns etc.

I think Covid has played a part, but I don’t believe it’s just that, as I’ve felt this way on a cycle for a few years now. I feel bad for days/maybe weeks, perk up for however long, then seem to slump back. A vicious cycle.

 

[MeldrewsMate]

Yes working for an employer....I’m of the highest “skill” level as in boiler breakdowns, servicing and installation.

Chris, we've had some exchanges on the CC, usually when you're stuck on a problem repair.
Perhaps you should ask yourself the following questions:-
Do you feel trepidation each time a new boiler repair comes in? Or confident that you are the best person to fix that boiler?
If it's the former then you're not going to enjoy repairing boilers until you have the knowledge to be able to diagnose properly. That knowledge gives you the confidence to approach each new boiler/heating challenge knowing that you'll fix it, and fix it because you are able to work out exactly which part is wrong and how to fix it. It's no use throwing parts at it until it works, and it's only marginally better to replace the XYZ because 'that's what it usually is'.

Work is work, and sometimes you have to work at it...training yourself is one approach.
Go over some old jobs and be self critical. Were the signs there from the start, but you initially missed them? Did you make some wrong decisions? What are you going to change to avoid those wrong decisions next time?
Knowledge and experience....that's what employers (and customers if you go SE) will pay extra to get.

I hope it works out for you. The certain thing is that no one will work it out for you.

MM

 

[HERTS P&D]

I’m of the highest “skill” level as in boiler breakdowns, servicing and installation./QUOTE]

That is because of all the advice you lean from here?



Andy

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Yes working for an employer. I don’t think that’s the case, as they did put me through one training aspect, which suited them more than me. They also renew my ACS, and I’m of the highest “skill” level as in boiler breakdowns, servicing and installation. I think it was more management who decided I could do the job without the training?

It's a dilemma faced by many people who aren't fulfilled in their job/career. I'm in that position but to an extent trapped by things like mortgage, half decent pay, pension etc. However I'm nearing 50 and increasingly think if I don't make a significant change soon then when? Not that easy in real life though.

Just because you're good at what you do, doesn't mean it's the right job/career for you. What I would strongly suggest though is that you remain in your current job until you find something else.

Going a bit OT but I read an article about Greg Davies the comedian/actor a few days back. He was a teacher before going into showbiz. He did something like English and drama at uni and assumed he'd leave to become an actor or something related. However, as often happens in life, those around him suggested he get a 'proper job' so he went into teaching. He did it for 14 years-ish and became increasingly disillusioned with it. His girlfriend at the time said 'you need to at least give the comedy stuff a go' which he did and obviously hasn't looked back. I think he partly credited his girlfriend with changing his life, saying he'd very likely have gone through the rest of his working life doing something he didn't want to do.

The same analogy is true for many of us (although not all before any of you start 'I love my job!' etc etc) however as I say making significant changes to what you do isn't straightforward.

Hope you find the job/career you're looking for.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Chirs, I know from your posts that you are good person, always trying to help.

Talk to your partner about what you have written, go for walks/exercise everyday- with family or friends.

I do believe a lot of this due to Covid, which we will be coming out of soon, but don't forget there is light at the end of the tunnel and as Winston Churchill said 'When in Hell, keep walking'

Andy