why do i bail on my jobs after a few months?

Question

I'm a 19 year old female and I've had 2 jobs so far. One in food service, the other in retail. I liked both of them, but after a few months I get bored of the job and all of the sudden I just stop showing up for work!(Horrible I know) its like I have to have change every so often. In this last job, it was because they switched my hours and when I worked mornings they didn't actually NEED me, I felt like I was just doing busywork. I needed to be needed in order to take my job seriously.I know its really bad to just bail on a job, but I don't even understand why I do it! Does anybody know why?

Answer 1

Life is full of bull s.h.i.t.



You have to wait in queues, you have to invite your aunt Mable to Christmas dinner, even with TIVO you still have trouble skipping adverts etc.



You have to accept that life contains things that you don't want, but instead focus on what you want.



You seem to "bail" or "run away" from your work. I would suggest instead run to something.



What if work is boring, suggest a project to your boss to improve things. Read a few marketing, sales and promotions books, and suggest some things you can try to bring in more customers.



Run to something, never away. Never quit a job, move on to something better.

Answer 2

It's exactly just what you said - you get bored. But you need to realize that most jobs ARE boring. I don't mind a slow day at work and just doing 'busywork'. I still get the same pay whether I'm working my butt off or just doing some cleaning task. I actually PREFER the slower days. You're still needed, that's why you got hired. And you really shouldn't 'bail' on jobs - eventually that will make it much harder for you to find jobs. Just do your time, get your paycheck, and get your excitement in your personal life - don't expect anything but a routine at the workplace.

Answer 3

Both careers are boring. I think once you find a job you like better you will stay. I didn't find a "real job" until I was 40! But you should go to college to get a better education, otherwise you are trapped. You can only quit so many jobs, before people won't hire you.

Answer 4

I strongly suggest that you take a "vocational" test. This isn't a "traditional" test, but rather one that ask you about your strengths/skills/weaknesses/likes/dislikes. It will be well worth your time! Ask your Guidance Counselor about taking one asap.



and/or



You can check out these websites:

www.2h.com

www.assessment.com

www.careerplanning.about.com

www.careerstorm.com

www.improvenow.com

www.keirsey.com

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Please be aware of what you are proposing on getting yourself into. Please do more research first.



Reminder: We are in a World-wide Recession.



(Warning> Jobs in the field of Law are drying up fast!! This is just not a good field to invest time and/or money into. Law is a SHRINKING vocational field.)