by Angela Copeland | Nov 17, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
There are days when you’ve had it up to here at work. You hate everything and everyone.
You go home and do your finances and you realize, you’ve got a little financial cushion. After talking it over with your spouse, you agree that there’s nothing worth this kind of stress in your life.
It’s decided. You’re quitting!
You feel so much better. This decision gives you a sense of relief. You won’t have to put up with your crappy boss anymore. You’ll leave your nagging coworkers behind. You’ll take some time off to find yourself, get refreshed, and jump back onto the horse.
What could be better?
Well, there are a few things you probably haven’t thought about. Let me share them with you here.
- You know you quit, but who else knows that? When you leave a company for an unexplained reason, it’s often assumed you were fired. This is a situation you will have to explain for many years into the future. Worse yet, your explanation sounds like complaining. Even if you’re completely justified, you’re leaving yourself open for a lot of public interpretation, and hallway gossip, that could impact your career long-term.
- Finding yourself is a process. If you leave your job because it’s not what you want to do, realize that it may take you a while to learn what you DO want to do! When you finally select your new career, you may find out you need more experience or you need to take a class. Why not wait to leave until your new career path is underway? In the meantime, take classes and do soul searching while you’re still at your current job. Let your old job fund your new one.
- The job market is tough. Let’s face it, even the most talented people are having a hard time finding a job these days. It may take you longer to find a job than you think. Even if you’re the best at what you do, if there are no jobs available, you’ll be waiting a while.
- Time off only feels like a vacation if you know what’s next. Person after person has told me this. When you quit your job, even though you have time off, you can’t relax. Your time is spent worrying about getting your next job and where your next paycheck will come from.
- Things could be worse. When you’re not working, you lose some of your negotiation power. You’re more likely to accept a job that pays less. And, you’re more likely to take a job working for someone you dislike. In fact, your new job could end up being worse than your old one. Wouldn’t that be awful? You’d be trying to endure another year or two of your new boss, so you don’t look like a job hopper on your resume.
- Things could get better. I know this sounds crazy, but it could happen. I recently spoke to someone who wasn’t enjoying their job and out of the blue, they were offered a promotion. Suddenly, they’re being appreciated and given a new opportunity at advancement.
Don’t get me wrong. If you are in an abusive situation that is negatively impacting your health or putting you at risk in any way, this advice does not apply to you. Taking care of yourself is the most important priority.
But, if you’re not in danger or putting yourself at risk by going to work everyday, do your best to hang in there. Don’t walk away. Put together a plan of action and begin to change your life one day at a time.
Reach out to friends and loved ones for support. And, if you’re in need of a coach, feel free to reach out to me. I’d love to help you with your own journey.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Thanks.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Nov 17, 2014 | Job Posting
Pfizer is seeking a Senior Director of Finance in Memphis, TN.
The Senior Director will be responsible for leading a team of accounting and finance professionals who are managing a large number of complex and global processes, activities, and projects. In this role, the Senior Director will be accountable for all elements of process design, execution, compliance and governance.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Pfizer job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 16, 2014 | Job Posting
BuzzFeed is seeking a Vice President of Communicationsn in New York, NY.
BuzzFeed seeks an experienced, dynamic leader with a strong strategic vision, an ability to swiftly execute a plan and someone who can switch between cadences fluidly. The person should be able to think big and have a deep understanding of the industry and a true grasp of the news business.
The candidate should have deep relationships with the media and be able to work across the organization to plan and create strategy. This person should be cool headed in crisis but proactive and scrappy with new initiatives and rollouts. The candidate should be able to advise and execute across editorial, business, tech, video and company-wide initiatives while speaking the language of all. The VP of Communications will report to the Chief of Staff, run BuzzFeed’s exemplary communications team and provide guidance and mentorship across the team.
The ideal candidate should have a heavy interest and obsession with media, but a genuine understanding of how technology is changing the landscape. Likewise, the candidate should live and breathe social but should have a deep understanding of how traditional media operates. Experience in media and technology is crucial, experience in politics communications an added benefit.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the BuzzFeed job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 15, 2014 | Job Posting
The American Red Cross is seeking a Business Development Representative in Memphis, TN.
Responsibilities:
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Plan and implement effective strategies to recruit and retain and manage sponsor organizations and relationships to achieve established blood collection goals.
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Develop potential sponsor leads.
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Educate sponsor chairpersons and recruitment committees in organizational requirements.
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Provide ongoing support to sponsors and implement appropriate special donor recruitment programs.
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Provide accurate record keeping in Hemasphere and participate in sponsor recognition.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the American Red Cross job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 14, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Secrets to a Successful Military Transition.”
This week is a special one. With Veterans Day this past Tuesday, it has been important to honor our military personnel. In addition to thanking them for their service, former military members face an issue many people overlook: underemployment.
Underemployment is defined by Merriam-Webster as “having less than full-time, regular, or adequate employment.” This can happen when someone is only working part time, but desires to work full time. It can also happen when an employee is overqualified for their position.
When separating from the military, servicemen and servicewomen are offered transition assistance. Unfortunately, this is often just not enough. Once in the civilian world, they often find themselves lost with where to turn.
In fact, rather than feeling the private sector opening up for them, they often feel it closing down. On more than one occasion, a veteran has told me they felt they were not selected for a job due to their military career. It seems that many employers have misconceptions about what sorts of jobs military members held, or what emotional issues they may or may not have after service.
To learn what you can do to make your military transition a successful one, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 14, 2014 | Job Posting
Medtronic is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Memphis, TN.
This position is responsible distribution packaging for medical device products, partnering closely with package engineering functions across all Medtronic businesses units, leading to improved quality, reduced damages, and better customer service. Perform complex activities for the development, implementation, and maintenance of distribution shipping packaging methods and SOP’s. Focus on Continuous Improvement by working with distribution process owners as well as BU packaging engineering teams in sharing best practices.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Medtronic job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 14, 2014 | Job Posting
Indeed.com is seeking a Director of Corporate Development in Austin, TX.
Indeed’s Global Strategy & Operations team is responsible for driving our global expansion through acquisitions and other strategic initiatives. We are looking for a Director level professional with a demonstrated ability to make real impact in a hyper growth environment to grow our team.
You will drive analysis of the market landscape and competitive dynamic. You will act as a trusted advisor to our senior executives and provide the insights to make decisions on new market entry, and internal and external corporate venturing activities. You will also lead a team to execute on the strategic priorities from sourcing to post merger integration.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Indeed job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 13, 2014 | Job Posting
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is seeking a Vice President of Operations in Dallas, TX.
The Primary role will be to increase AUV growth, assist and coach Operations Franchise Director’s by focusing on operational execution, labor/cost of goods management and execution of our business model. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 13, 2014 | Job Posting
Williams-Sonoma is seeking a Project Specialist in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
The Project Specialist works closely with the project managers, management and vendors in the implementation and support of moderate scope and complexity projects. The Project Specialist will be the focal point for the customer on all issues during the implementation process for the moderate scope and complexity projects. The Project Specialist responsibilities include: project planning, schedules and task assignments, budget, resource allocation, quality assurance, metrics and analysis of impact.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Williams-Sonoma job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 12, 2014 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster (American Home Shield) is seeking a Digital Marketing Planning and Testing Manager in Memphis, TN.
This person designs, directs and plans for ways to improve sites to drive revenue, develops and reports on performance metrics, forecasts digital marketing results to support budgeting, and designs/develops attribution modeling.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster job posting here.
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