Those who found other jobs how did you do it?
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Set an end date in your mind and use that to help motivate .that’s number one.
Start writing and rewriting your résumé until you get it perfect. You can put it out there if you want. What’s the worst they’re gonna do let you go? Let people know you’re looking for a job. Talk to vendors they get the scuttle butt on a lot of stuff. Use them as a resource without really telling them what you’re doing, but they’ll figure it out.
Startpaying down on your bills if you have any and quit creating new ones. Don’t worry about your clothing and how you look at work you’re already working. So don’t purchase new things don’t feel like you have to. Just make sure you have one good Interview outfit.
Check your resources on campus let’s be real campus has a lot of jobs. You have a lot of connections with the campus or at least I did so utilize those people.
You might not find the ideal job the first time that’s OK if you really hate where you’re at your goal is to get out of where you’re at and get into something else as a steppingstone so that you can find something less stressful. More appreciated. There are a lot of people hiring out there. The big key is is to use your connections on campus and a round campus and any contacts that you have. Put the word out that you’re looking. It’s scary because you’re comfortable and doubting your capabilities. That’s how fallout wants you to feel. You are more than capable of doing great things. Just know you are not alone and there are thousands of have gone before you. They want you to feel like there’s no options out there, but there are. Have faith in yourself and when you’re out, look at everything as a possible job. Ask when you go places if they’re hiring. Just don’t be afraid to put the word out.
I got out a few years ago. I’m so happy I did once Follett sold. It all was downhill. And fallout bought our company and so I really know how downhill it really went. And how quickly. They are only out for getting every nickel and dime they can, and they will eventually shut down the whole business. Don’t be part of it to the end you will regret that. Best of luck you can do this.
I was going down memory lane today and landed here. This site was always something we used to look at. It’s been several years since I worked for Follett. I just quit. Best career decision I’ve ever made. Don’t think twice about the impact you leaving will have. It’s a toxic environment. I probably added years back to my life leaving that bullsh-t.
The amount of experience you have is unbelievable if you’ve worked for fallout. Take what you know and sell yourself. You can always just get a job to bring income in and then continue looking. You can use LinkedIn and put your résumé out that way. Just know that you have worked your a-s off to get to where you are and you will never have to work that hard again. The rest of the world truly appreciates an employee that is a hard worker and they pay you for it. You might have to go through a few jobs to get to the one that you want. Just know that you have much to offer and will be truly appreciated on the outside world. There is definitely life after fallout. Good luck. You can do it.
It took me 6 months to get hired someplace else. I watched a lot of "self made millennial" on YouTube. I highly recommend it to brush up on your skills and write a better resume. (Not the paid program, just the free videos) Keep positive. I am so much happier, better work life balance, no more stress. Also, after working at Follett, you will be surprised how much harder you have been forced to work compared to everyone else. Good luck, don't be discouraged, you can do this and it will be worth it.
Make a budget. Cut expenses you can live without and find a job that pays less but without the stress.
If you figured it out let us know, the demands are becoming unbearable
@eg that's true if you're an associate or team lead. For some it has been a career we're desperate to change.
It’s just a job, not a career.
Only the brains at OTC have a career.
Stop caring.
Some fast food places pay better.
@e8
Totally fair...constant stress is not good.
Good luck
I've looked and it's so hard to find something else. I don't know if I can do another rush. The stress is causing depression. I need to find something else.
Stupid answer. Start looking now, set up a plan and think hard what you want.
Simple! Open the door and run.