Work

[Silver Phoenix]

Right I've been at my job just over a year now and my workload has never really been that significant. Most days I spend on here, reading a magazine or book, anything to keep me amused really. Recently I moved away which means it now takes me 2 1/2 hours to get to work and 2 hours to get home which also costs alot in train fare. I know it was my choice to move but I needed to for my own sake (was really unhappy where I was living).

Today I have been told there will be 2 new members of staff starting soon and whilst that will be good as I will have more company (I currently spend most days in the office by myself as the other 2 members of staff work from home) one of them will be taking over from the only bit of work that I am guaranteed daily. It's not alot of work, just sending out a few emails, but it is something to do. The new guy will be taking over from the emails I sent out and do more in-depth stuff with them but it means I'll go back to having nothing.

I have spoken to my manager 3 times about the lack of work and always get promised more stuff to do but it never really happens.

As much as my job annoys me I like the people I work with and it has some great perks but now I don't know what to do. I've been looking for a job closer to where I live but not having much luck. I don't know if I should just put up with my current job whilst looking for a new one, ask if I can work from home as there is no real reason for me to be in the office, or ask for a pay rise and carry on with the travelling. In total my travel comes to nearly £400 a month which on my current pay I really can afford. Travel, rent and bills use up my entire wage before I even think about food for the month which means each month I'm going overdrawn, can't pay money back to the people I owe and end up feeling really guilty.

I know ultimately it is my choice and my decision but your help/advice would be great as it would help me weigh up my options. I think a part of me is scared about getting a new job as well.

Also one guy I currently work with 3 days a week is a prat and I don't really get on with him but I get on with both my managers.

Sorry for the long post.

[MrsNutkin]

I can't give you any real advise and yes ultimately its your decision. I just think you need to talk to your employer, yes it was your choice to move away but if they know how much the travel is costing you they may be able to make arrangements for you to make things easier.

Good Luck
Sarah.

[Silver Phoenix]

Thanks, think I will talk to my employer again. I think I'm going to put my points down on papers as whenever I've tried talking about things in the past I always forget half the things I wanna say. Just scared of the reaction I'll get I guess

[charcoal feathers]

tbh,from what you've said, there really isn't a lot of point in you travelling that far to work there. Either ask to work at home and maybe come in one day a week or something or get another job. It really doesn't seem worthwhile working the way you are right now.

[coquillage]

There is no harm in looking around for other jobs to see what is out there. You don't have to take them, but it won't hurt to take a look. You might find something you really enjoy. Alternatively, you can take on some of my responsibilities! Are you any good at teaching English?

[x-dying-inside-x]

if i was you i would look for another job but stay in your good till you find a new job.
xx