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Originally Posted by panda

i really understand your pain. i will say this. if i were you just take CONTRACT JOB first. you just wanna earn money and keep yourself occupied. that way, you will buy some time for yourself.

and also, i will also say this, dont be too discouraged ok. i searched for job for 9 months before i got it, and after i got it, i found out that it SUCKS.Nice eh??

So dont be too disappointed. job is just a job. we live in a country where the life pressure is pretty high when it comes to working. small country, great competition, etc. but hey, breathe some air and go outside. life is not over. seriously, i keep telling myself this. you still live, right?

just get contract job if you have to. and then you try to secure permanent position if possible.

trust me, everybody has their own problem. and those who got a job and hate their job like me is not any better. believe me that.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I too had the experience of hating my job and left without a job. The job was driving me nuts and if had just stayed on, I could be in IMH today. My wife was understanding and gave her blessings for me to quit without a job because I have been such a wonderful husband and father and have provided the family very well all these years with life of luxury. When I left, I couldn't get a new job due to age as I was in my early forties. After one year of no job, I decided to do my own stocks investment. So I sold my landed property and bought a cheap condo and use the remaining fund for my stocks investment. I'm now able to generate decent income from my investments. I now have no debt today. I'm a very happy man today.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

lower your pride and ask your boss to re-hire you back if possible. you should've asked for an internal transfer rather than quit. but no use crying over spilt milk. move on.

Originally Posted by QWOAJ

Thanks, whyworry & lazyplane.

Talk about self-esteem issues, yes, I feel my confidence is diminishing with every passing day....

Originally Posted by whyworry

well, life is like that. I have many setbacks in my career too. In career, a lot depends on luck and being at the right place at the right time. Don't feel too discouraged, take up a temp job first or you will start facing self-esteem issues. At least it will occupy your mind while looking for a better job.

Originally Posted by QWOAJ

Thanks, whyworry, for your suggestion. I will have to settle for a contract job if I still cant find a suitable by end of this month. My concern is, once I accepted a lower pay, it will be difficult to bargain for at least my last drawn pay in future.

Originally Posted by QWOAJ

Thanks, whyworry, for your suggestion. I will have to settle for a contract job if I still cant find a suitable by end of this month. My concern is, once I accepted a lower pay, it will be difficult to bargain for at least my last drawn pay in future.

Originally Posted by whyworry

I was in the same boat few years ago. It took me 1.5 years to find a suitable job. After 3 months of unemployment and boredom, I took on a temp position. The company offered me a perm post after months of working there. So I would suggest you try temp positions if you still can't find anything suitable after a few more months. Otherwise, will not look good on resume