After just half a year at my first “real” job I've decieded to move on. To add a little context I'm a recent IT graduate from the UK living in an area that doesn't really have any IT jobs. It's fair to say that when this job came to my attention I was excited, the money was great for a person of my age and the experience they were offering sounded too good to be true. As you might have guessed, it was.
I was willing to look past the odd shift lengths and anti-social rota because I figured this would be temporary, a stepping stone of sorts. A year maybe two tops. During the interviews and run-up to starting they were assuring me I would recieve all sorts of training and telling me how easy it is to progress in the company. All lies of course as I discovered within the first few days there. In my entire time there I didn't recieve a single second of official training. It was all given to me by my peers (who are amazing and deserve so much better) or by seeking out the knowledge myself. Whilst I can understand being independent for someone who is brand new to the enviroment this can be quite daunting.
It was fair to say by the end of my first shift there that I was considering other options. Still I stuck it out and it's fair to say I have become an asset to my team. A team that is now dwindling in numbers, infact the entire department is. It was my bosses goal to have 28 members split into 4 teams composed of 7 members. When I arrived each team had roughly 5/6 members, with me leaving they are all down to 3 members each. I was the last to join and as far as I know I won't be the last to leave. I believe I am the 10th person within the last 6 months, one hell of a turn-over rate!
Since handing my notice in there have been a number of events that have reaffirmed my belief that what I am doing is the right choice. There are currently rumours that the shift allowance is to be reduced, our workload is about to increase despite not having the numbers to handle it and I've had my shift manager moan at me for doing my job correctly and complying with PCI. My entire experience at the company has been a sour one. In a way I am grateful though, I know what to look out for in the future and not only that but it brought me to this sub. I know my value as an individual now and fully intend to get what's mine.
Thankfully I do infact have a job to go to after this. Better hours, better salary and just an all around better attitude. I'm extremely excited to start but I know not to stick around like I did this one should it suck. I honestly have so many hellish stories from my current place but I figure it best to end here and not drag it out too much. Know your value people!