75' Forty
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- May 25, 2020
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- 1369
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TLDR? - Don't like job, want new job. Looking for recommendations.
Took a new job last year and moved back to Houston (not tied to Houston for next job i don't think, wife would have to quit her teaching job).
At the time i thought it was a good step forward, but honestly it's not a good fit and the stress isn't worth the pay over my last positions.
My industry (O&G) is in the toilet again for the 2nd time since i got out of school (Mech. Eng) in 2014 and not worth stressing on job security on top of day to day stresses. I've been with the same employer since getting out of school 6 years ago.
Big changes coming at work, and i think my time with the company is coming to an end. Starting to look what could be next that may make me happier.
Not as concerned on salary as i was the last few years where i'd be willing to take a pay cut. Who knew money doesn't bring happiness 😂
If i could make $60k+ benefits with less stress and leave work at work, i think i would be happier and enjoy life outside of work more again.
Would want some career progression opportunities to make more money over time, if i wanted.
Up until this most recent role, i would say i've excelled in picking up most of my new jobs quickly and excelling over my peers with a unique perspective that has helped me progress in the last 6 years. However outside of a couple roles, i've not spent enough time in them to build a strong background in any job but have liked bouncing around as it does keeps things fresh.
I like hands on work and have done plenty in past roles (and enjoy it as i'm a hands on learner), but i don't want to rely on that all day every day for my job.
Looking for some ideas on other careers i could bounce to. Still early enough in my career that starting from scratch isn't a huge deal i don't believe.
Likes - Analytics, hands on roles, process improvement, some customer interactions
Dislike - Management, design, presentations
Roles held
Manufacturing Engineer (6 months)
Sourcing (6 months)
Buyer (3 months)
Documentation "supervisor" - (7 months)
Design Engineer (2 months, Hated this role)
Applications Engineer/Technical Sales (18 months) - I may still have potential to go to a small competitor that has approached me in the past, but would keep me tied to O&G (not 100% O&G).
Quality Supervisor - 12 Months
Product Manager (Marketing) - 10 months
Took a new job last year and moved back to Houston (not tied to Houston for next job i don't think, wife would have to quit her teaching job).
At the time i thought it was a good step forward, but honestly it's not a good fit and the stress isn't worth the pay over my last positions.
My industry (O&G) is in the toilet again for the 2nd time since i got out of school (Mech. Eng) in 2014 and not worth stressing on job security on top of day to day stresses. I've been with the same employer since getting out of school 6 years ago.
Big changes coming at work, and i think my time with the company is coming to an end. Starting to look what could be next that may make me happier.
Not as concerned on salary as i was the last few years where i'd be willing to take a pay cut. Who knew money doesn't bring happiness 😂
If i could make $60k+ benefits with less stress and leave work at work, i think i would be happier and enjoy life outside of work more again.
Would want some career progression opportunities to make more money over time, if i wanted.
Up until this most recent role, i would say i've excelled in picking up most of my new jobs quickly and excelling over my peers with a unique perspective that has helped me progress in the last 6 years. However outside of a couple roles, i've not spent enough time in them to build a strong background in any job but have liked bouncing around as it does keeps things fresh.
I like hands on work and have done plenty in past roles (and enjoy it as i'm a hands on learner), but i don't want to rely on that all day every day for my job.
Looking for some ideas on other careers i could bounce to. Still early enough in my career that starting from scratch isn't a huge deal i don't believe.
Likes - Analytics, hands on roles, process improvement, some customer interactions
Dislike - Management, design, presentations
Roles held
Manufacturing Engineer (6 months)
Sourcing (6 months)
Buyer (3 months)
Documentation "supervisor" - (7 months)
Design Engineer (2 months, Hated this role)
Applications Engineer/Technical Sales (18 months) - I may still have potential to go to a small competitor that has approached me in the past, but would keep me tied to O&G (not 100% O&G).
Quality Supervisor - 12 Months
Product Manager (Marketing) - 10 months
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