Anyone else feel like they’re constantly caught between “I should be grateful to have a job” and “I deserve better than this”? Cause I am and trying to balance realism and ambition is exhausting some days.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

100%

like

Absolutely!

like

I feel that way a lot, and it's definitely a situation where two things can be true. In today's economy, and with all the layoffs you keep seeing on the news, I am happy to have a job. Having said that, sure, I think I deserve better. This job market means it's not a good time to be maneuvering for something better, but the desire is there.

That summarizes my feelings perfectly. I know I should be happy to not be among the millions hit by layoffs. I also know this is not where I want to be. Both things can be true.

The joys of being a slave to corporate America.

Yes constantly but people are leaving my job so I have hope to move on

Related Posts

Freelance at copywriter with 10+ years experience looking to go full time at my current agency to ride out the recession. What kind of salary range can I expect?

like

Hi All, Which one should I joined
Tech-python developer
YOE-5 years
Capgemini 21 LPA including variable
Wipro 24 LPA including variable
Tech Mahindra 24 LPA including variable
Synechron Inc. 24 LPA fixed

like

IFS rocks!! Missing my PwC peeps! 😢 😊 Wish you all a happy 2020!

What are the best pwc perks?

like

all - qq I’m currently on an LoA, stuck in India due to personal reasons (on F1 OPT) right now. I have a lot of interest in teaching kids online (coding and such), could I do non contractual job teaching coding online while in India with an indian firm?

like

I just got a call from a Partner in a competing a competing firm. They are interested in my skill set. I like my current firm, but am intrigued by the call from the competition. Do I have a conversation and try to get an offer or stay loyal and enjoy my current role and team? I would like more $$, but I know $$ isn’t everything!

Hey Folks, I'm currently in the interview process for Optum at Data Science role. What is the average pay in Data Science role at Optum for 5.5 yoe.
Would be really helpful for my further HR rounds. Thanks!

like

whats avg ctc for a product manager with 20 yrs exp in nokia (India). any ball park figure, please share

like

Do you know of ad agencies that allow you to work remote full time from another country?

like

I have offer in hand from singapore. TC is 144k(12k pm) + 24k Bonus. I am from India. I would like to understand overall work culture in Singapore. I know it will differ from org to org. But would like to understand overall picture would look like.

There are few factors i am looking for
1. Work life balance
2. Is weekend working expected.
3. Expat employment rights.
4. How friendly is the overall culture
5. Racism? 😢

Yoe - 8
Tc - 26 LPA(INR)
#devops
#tech #singapore #wlb #worklifebalance

like
like

Anyone work in the Chicago office?

When you come back to school, are you expecting any staffing changes? Is that a good or bad thing? Do you think it should be addressed as a message from school administrators?

It’s perfectly safe and legal

Post Photo
like

Share your company name in comments if you are a business analyst in banking domain

like

Hi y'all
Anybody here pivoted careers completely? How did you go about it? How much time did it take for the transition ? What tools or online help(training/ coaching) did you take to make the switch??

like

What does a 30% travel requirement mean in a job description? How often do they expect the candidate to travel ?

like

AM: Hey, I know you’re dead but the client needs some small changes to your copy...

Post Photo
likefunny

What is the appraisal cycle in Volkswagen IT Services India? When are the increment letters released?

like

Are parents allowed inside Deloitte Hyderabad ?

like

Additional Posts in Science & Research

Can anyone give me their honest opinion on working at Eli Lilly, the Indy site? I have a few coworkers that have worked there in the past but no one recently. I’m currently being recruited pretty seriously for a in-vivo technician position in the auto-immune team, but I already have a job lined up at Envigo as a small animal sx tech. Salaries would be comparable (Lilly would most likely be a little more with bonuses), but if the culture sucks, I’d hate to burn a bridge with Envigo.

like

Is there a scientific reason why we get songs stuck in our heads? How come we don’t really experience this kind of thing with our other senses?

like

Ok environmental scientists - what are the best eco-friendly changes we can make today?

like

One of my coworkers has withheld information that's important to my research because of a personal conflict we had. Should I speak to management or is it his right?

like

I'm starting to believe my caffeine addiction is affecting me. After an hour of working today, my hand started shaking!

like

Looking for a pharmacist job with a pharmaceutical company. Have prior experiences with pharmaceutical company including Medical Information and Safety. Please let me know.

like

Did you choose to work in the private sector or academia? Why?

like

What made you realize that science was the right path for you?

like

I have been approached by 3 separate HR people at a startup company to interview for a position. I already have a fulltime job that pays well and I only started 6 months ago too. Anyways, the pay was intriguing and the job was a high level scientific advisor so I did interviews. At the last interview, at the end I was told the job was for management but I prepared for a different kind of interview. I am waiting for an offer or rejection letter. I feel peeved that they wasted my time. Red flags?

It is elementary that the development of a theory is based on completed and finished works or theories with a sufficient basis to be possible. But what were guys like Plato based on? He could only rely on what his mind told him. It must have been very difficult but at the same time, they were very brave in defending their ideas.

like

I understand the importance of citations. It's a wonderful way to show how your work builds on previous research. But sometimes I just want to write an article that says "I think this" without having to cite everyone who ever said that before me.

like

Does your PhD define your research for your career?

like

I have an interview for a technical writer position in the chemistry field. Coming from a lab based chemistry role I'm use to getting technical questions about my lab experience. With this role I'm interviewing for being office based, I'm not sure what questions they may ask. What interview questions can I expect for a technical writing position?

like

Hey everyone. I keep coming across comments about the predatory practices of journals but can’t find any details. Could you explain?

like

Industry vs. academic research, what have your experiences in either been like and which do you prefer?

like

What's the point of all this research if nobody ever reads it?

like

I've submitted my latest paper to the largest journal in my field, but it's taking forever for them to review it. I feel like they're just stalling me because they don't want to publish it. But if they don't publish it, then who will? And what happens if someone else finds out about my findings before they're published?

like

What are some creative ways that I can reward my team? They've been working really hard lately and I want to show my appreciation

like

I have one month left to finish my thesis. I know, I’ve screwed up. Anxiety got the best of me. Is there still hope?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal