What to do... what to do...

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08-10-2007, 11:16 AM
MadMonkey

What to do... what to do...

I'm at a crossroads.

As some of you know, the security company I'm working for is being replaced as we speak. The transition will be completed on the 12th, and the 13th will be the first day of work for the new company.

Thing is, I don't like the new company. They're pushy, annoying, and care far more about making money than about their people (I've already lost 2 officers and a lieutenant just on my shift, leaving myself and one other officer to cover midnights).

I'm seriously thinking about quitting. Mainly, because I have "that feeling" that I got at Wal Mart when I knew I should leave, but it's ridiculously hard to make the decision; if I stay, I'll become an employee of the new company which means I'll be on a probationary period for 3 months. If I leave then, I'll have to pay for training, licensing, etc out of my paycheck. If I leave now, that wouldn't happen.

I could really use a month off. I have enough money to survive just fine.

The trouble, obviously, is getting a new job... I don't know what I want to do. I can do anything, pretty much, but there's not many jobs I can just jump into at the same pay, especially without having a degree.

I need some input. I'm struggling here :(
08-10-2007, 11:23 AM
sammm

At the very least, have a new job lined up before you quit that one. Once you get offered a new one set your start date a month (or however long you want) out. ::2Cents::
08-10-2007, 12:06 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

At the very least, have a new job lined up before you quit that one. Once you get offered a new one set your start date a month (or however long you want) out. ::2Cents::

+++111
08-10-2007, 12:20 PM
trickyrix

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

At the very least, have a new job lined up before you quit that one. Once you get offered a new one set your start date a month (or however long you want) out. ::2Cents::

Yep... good advice. As for a career change, either look at going for your degree, or be prepared to suck hind teat for a while as you claw through the ranks.
08-10-2007, 01:02 PM
Sharpie

An ex-MP friend of mine, got a good paying job as a security guard for the Yahoo servers in Ft. Worth ( IIRC) He said the level of security there was intense. I can check into it for you, he has lots of military experience, but no degree. He's now an officer in Grand Prairie.
08-10-2007, 01:08 PM
blackzx3_13

http://www.publispain.com/posters/police_academy.jpg
08-10-2007, 01:31 PM
Titus

The Army reserve is offering a $20k signing bonus to new recruits that sign up by the end of September. Saw it in Quick this morning. ;-)
08-10-2007, 01:34 PM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

At the very least, have a new job lined up before you quit that one. Once you get offered a new one set your start date a month (or however long you want) out. ::2Cents::

That might be tough to do on a weekend. New company takes over Monday and then he's on the ropes as I understand it.
08-10-2007, 02:09 PM
randy7601

I understand the feelings. As long as you haven't had a reduction in pay, I'd say stick around with the new company for a while. Transitions like this are hard but it gives you a chance to shine. Be the best of the "old" crew. Show that you are flexible and helpful. Change like this happens in every job, and the positive skills you develop will be helpful whether you stay with this company or not.
08-10-2007, 02:13 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy7601

the positive skills you develop will be helpful whether you stay with this company or not.

This is very true. It is also the type of thing that is good to highlight on a resume or in an interview. down the road.
08-10-2007, 02:17 PM
randy7601

And another thought, if your new company offers free training, take it! My past two jobs enabled me to get the skills I needed for a better job elsewhere!
08-10-2007, 04:07 PM
bnordin

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

Yep... good advice. As for a career change, either look at going for your degree, or be prepared to suck hind teat for a while as you claw through the ranks.

+1
08-10-2007, 08:22 PM
MadMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy7601

I understand the feelings. As long as you haven't had a reduction in pay, I'd say stick around with the new company for a while.

That's another thing, actually. A lot of people are getting the feeling that we're being set up. IPC (the new company) pays MUCH less than Valor (current company); the idea is that they'll keep us until they've hired new people at lower rates, then nitpick until they can find something to fire us for so they can hire cheaper employees. Actually, IPC states in their training that they don't even have to tell you the reason you're being fired. Like I said, I've already lost 2 officers due to them.

Quote:

Transitions like this are hard but it gives you a chance to shine. Be the best of the "old" crew. Show that you are flexible and helpful.

They're not interested. All IPC seems to be worried about is cheap workers; they have a reputation for firing people they don't "need" for any reason.

Quote:

Change like this happens in every job, and the positive skills you develop will be helpful whether you stay with this company or not.

I already have the skill set; the job won't be anything different (unless knowing how to use a Segway is going to help me find another job). I need to get out of this industry and do something else though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy7601

And another thought, if your new company offers free training, take it! My past two jobs enabled me to get the skills I needed for a better job elsewhere!

The training is one of the most useless things I've ever seen and seeing how they do it is another reason I'm convinced we're going to be let go. All they've gone over is the absolute basic essentials that have to be done with every new hire; and the training is an absolute joke.

A retarded baboon could handle this job. It's not helping me, I'm not bettering myself, it's not going to give me skills I need in the long run, etc.

As for having a job lined up, there's a lot of directions I could go. Plus if all else fails, my brother wants me to work with him doing contracting stuff where I'd be making more than any of this crap anyway.

I'm just not happy where I am; I enjoyed this at first, but even before the transitioning came along I was planning to quit. I'm just too worried about making that decision.
08-10-2007, 10:19 PM
Majik

Well it sounds like you have made up your mind.
08-11-2007, 03:47 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majik

Well it sounds like you have made up your mind.

+1
08-11-2007, 05:37 AM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMonkey

I already have the skill set;

A retarded baboon could handle this job.

Said the Mad Monkey.
08-11-2007, 06:27 AM
MadMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam76034

Said the Mad Monkey.

That's why I didn't say a Monkey could handle it ;)

I'm still undecided. I'll know by tomorrow though...
08-11-2007, 06:50 AM
SirHustlerEsq

An older guy gave me some advice a few months ago about work.
2 rules:
Never leave a job angry.
Never leave a job until you have another lined up.

I was unemployed for a while a couple years ago...it was not a happy day.
08-11-2007, 03:23 PM
onething

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr brg

An older guy gave me some advice a few months ago about work.
2 rules:
Never leave a job angry.
Never leave a job until you have another lined up.

Thank you, and we have a winner :clap:

Older guys rule ::hal::