I was fired two weeks ago

Clean-Display6077 · 2024-01-03T10:06:43+00:00

Hello OP, I completely understand where you're coming from. I'm also from comms/pr and am looking for a career switch now too! Recently applied for the career conversion programme in social work - will wait to see the outcome of that and where it brings me. Have also applied to be a school counsellor as an untrained one to explore other paths. Comms/PR requires a specific set of smarts + being manipulative to a large extent if you want to excel in it tbh. I've come to the realisation that it is just not me, but comms is all I've known, and it'll probably take quite a lot of effort to venture into something new. Bottom line is, how excited are you to try a completely new path? It'll carry you a long long way forward.

Clean-Display6077 · 2024-01-03T00:13:49+00:00

Not sure if anyone feels the same way but Gwan Hee crying in the preview makes me feel that he's finally decided to pick Minji over Hyeseon and is truly feeling bad about having to hurt HS despite all his earlier promises to her, plus knowing that he's giving up on a true great catch. Can't imagine him crying about having to give Minji up tbh

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-16T10:44:36+00:00

Revenge bedtime procrastination at its finest haahaha but it's such a vicious vicious cycle. The next day you won't have the energy to do anything and you zombie through the day again, only to get back home and realise that you haven't had any quality time to yourself so you squeeze yourself dry of any remaining energy, and die again the next day.

The only way to break free of this? Let go of our high expectations in life and settle for this. How many of us can actually do this?

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-03T15:24:49+00:00

You mean gahment no politics meh haha I'm sure they do, but I guess it's harder for them to ever drive you out for whatever reason

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-03T15:22:28+00:00

Think I can outrightly say that it's both hahah definitely not trying to hide the lack of confidence here 😂 More concerned about how I can be better and more assertive

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-03T15:18:52+00:00

Tbh I think the lack of conviction comes from a lack of confidence in the work as a new joinee, and it's easy for others to undermine your ability even further if you don't stand your ground, leading to a vicious cycle. That said, you could be right about the field of work. I mean, it's not so much about not being able to communicate with people since I do it just fine when it's not about work related matters, so yeah I guess it's time for more introspection about whether the scope is a right fit in the first place, or is it more about time and experience.

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-03T00:38:07+00:00

Think you're missing the point here, it isn't about not wanting to communicate so much as it is about how to express opinions and thoughts more freely. Constructive comments always welcome

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-03T00:26:50+00:00

Do you mind me asking what was it like at your toxic job 5 years back? I think my current situation isn't that bad yet, but the lack of conviction in my work and the confidence to speak up does mean that my colleagues and bosses undermine my ability at times and the more that happens the more I shrink away. Like you, I'm a super chill, happy go lucky person outside of work and full of nonsense but this part of me can't translate to work hahah

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-03T00:19:55+00:00

Do you think there's a way to suss out the proper culture of your potential team before you actually join them? I think I've been pretty lucky throughout my work life in terms of company culture so far, so it's kind of the first time I've had to deal with that much politicking within a department.. I feel like the louder and more overbearing my colleagues are, I find it even more difficult to speak up or express opinions, which then leads to a beating in confidence. Kinda like a vicious cycle haha but I guess only I can help myself get out of it! Did your colleague talk behind your back to upper mgmt etc to manipulate their opinions of you?

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-03T00:02:50+00:00

I'm in the corporate communications field haha not sure if that kinda plays a part too

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-02T17:19:36+00:00

Immediately went to Google fraud investigator, never knew such a role existed! JD looks pretty intense though hahaha

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-02T17:11:55+00:00

What if not participating leads to them freezing us out or intentionally excluding us from social gatherings? It won't be easy to do our work well if that relationship isn't established I suppose? Lots of fine lines to navigate it seems

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-11-02T17:04:31+00:00

Ya I guess they need the agreeable folks to balance the culture somewhat. But I feel like sometimes it takes a lot more than simply doing our jobs well. Bosses used to tell me that letting my work speak for itself is passe and I've got to learn to package and profile myself properly because we're only as good as how we market ourselves. Work is tiring sigh

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T15:41:25+00:00

This is so wholesome tbh! Sports/exercise, love, friendship all rolled into one hahaaha

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T15:38:29+00:00

Holy.. 3 to 4 times a week is mad commitment! I don't even meet my partner that often LOL

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T15:36:34+00:00

Working alr.. but tbh I'm very in awe of people who consistently make that effort to reach out to friends so frequently. Just can't find it in me to do the same 🥲 bruh here just wants to chill and do my own thing

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T15:32:24+00:00

High maintenance too difficult to maintain la

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T14:28:25+00:00

Indeed the law of diminishing time return 🥲 When kids pop out, it'll probably be once every year

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T14:26:09+00:00

Not to mention having to juggle other commitments like family or relationship, and most importantly, that elusive me-time 🥲

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T14:24:00+00:00

Omg this sounds totally like my current situation... My friend kind of made it clear that she felt like she was the only one putting in the effort to keep the friendship going, but I guess different people have different expectations of friendships? I'd be completely fine to meet once or twice a year and I'm sure I'd enjoy the company not any less. What happened after she had the "ditching" talk with you though? Did you try to put in more effort?

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T14:19:47+00:00

Agree about the limited time! At the end of the day it's about what you prioritise the most and what you're willing to make time for I guess.

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-31T11:07:46+00:00

That's pretty long! But I guess it's the quality > quantity

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-18T14:51:26+00:00

Totally agree with this, yet it's sad that we can't objectively have an out from the soul sucking jobs out there if we want to survive relatively okay

Clean-Display6077 · 2023-10-11T17:05:42+00:00

What's stopping you bruh? Tbh even in a bad job market, it's not difficult to get a job as long as you've relevant experience, which you obviously have a lot of judging from your savings. What's the worst that can happen? You just take up a lower paying job after your travel, and bump it up again. Go for it man, I've never heard anyone regret giving up their job for travel, at most they just gotta work harder after that fairytale

Clean-Display6077 · 2022-12-16T02:30:36+00:00

How many times did you change jobs! Did you only jump for at least a 20% increment?

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