I'm 51 years old and recently started as a CO in the HSE. I took a pay cut because my last job hadn't any opportunities, pension etc. I'm not happy as a CO. I'm expected to be on call and shipped out to other facilities to cover positions above my grade having zero experience and have no choice but to do basically do whatever I'm told. COs are basically the bottom of the barrel and have no say in anything. I'm finding it so hard as I guess I have years administration experience and foolishly thought this would earn me some respect and not be treated like a child on work experience .
My question is, with less than 15 years to retirement age is it worth my while staying in this position? I know there are annual increments and opportunities to move up but that doesn't mean you will move up. I would rather be in a job I'm appreciated in a happy workplace. Everyone I work with admit they hate working for the HSE and are only holding out for the pension. So, is it worth my while financially speaking hanging on in the hope of moving up the ladder and/or moving to a less toxic workplace?
Thanks.
My question is, with less than 15 years to retirement age is it worth my while staying in this position? I know there are annual increments and opportunities to move up but that doesn't mean you will move up. I would rather be in a job I'm appreciated in a happy workplace. Everyone I work with admit they hate working for the HSE and are only holding out for the pension. So, is it worth my while financially speaking hanging on in the hope of moving up the ladder and/or moving to a less toxic workplace?
Thanks.