My Job Is Not Challenging

hi Nairaland users, i need your advice on what to do. i got my new job last month and i have since started.its an IT firm here in Lagos (names withheld) quite big I was put in a unit where my certification fits but since i started last month i have not been given any task to do all i do is just sit in front of the system and browse. have started a new month and it seems the scene would replay it self.

Somehow I feel like just the fine face behind the desk.  My boss seem to be too busy with all the project implementations on his hand that he cares less for a new staff.my thinking of resigning at the end of this mth if this does nt change.

please guys what do u suggest?  I'm too smart to be just a figure head spending so much money from the mainland and Island everyday to do nothing and to think that at my interview I did so well that I was the only one they took from about 12 applicants.

Depends on if the pay is good. You never mentioned the pay. As far as am concerned if the pay is good then stay. If not, then whether you have work to do not not, look for an alternative. Don't quit till you get an alternative. As regard lack of work, I believe it is temporary. eventually you will be the one complaining that they are over working you!

I too have a very big challenge. My company has financial crisis due to the insecurity in rivers state and it is downsizing, i have just been given a letter too. This is the multiplier effect of niger delta crisis.

I can help you make your job better for you. You contact me and I will give you projects to work on, the project will help build your skills while you wait for a task to be given you. So Instead of browsing and getting bored, contact me and You can help me with some of my work pro BONO while you wait. Sounds good???

I was once in your shoes. You can register for an exam and take that free time to read.

or better still there is a lot of Personal development

activities or stuffs that you can engage yourself in  while less busy.

Just enjoy the times and be grateful for times like this. because when work

starts then you would appreciate times like this better

I would advise u to enjoy it while it lasts because nothing stays the same. 

Cheers and wish u all the best

thanks nairalanders i knew i cld trust u to get answers. i will enjoy these times!

these are days of resting,
day of sleeping in the office due to work presure may still arise.
so keep cool and use this time to do something good for yourself
OKAY!

Hi friend,
       I think i am fit enough to advise u on this issue because av been through it,infact am not yet through with it. The basic problem lies in the inability of most,(most not all)Nigerian companies to articulate a program for their new intakes most especilally fresh grads.after the elaborate recruitment processes u expect to be integrated into the system seamlessly.its not always so.Its quite frustrating and i understand how u feel finding yourself underutilised despite your certifications and maybe some experience.But i can tell u that u will be more frustated if u resign after a month.
      Here are my advice.These advice are based on the what i used and am still using to breakthrough that frustating ordeal.1)'Wear' a great attitude to work.an attitude that exudes a readiness to learn and contribute.at least if they don't have the patience to teach you some things,they will definetely listen to your contributions.2)reduce the time u spend on that computer browsin the net.everybody knows u are just browsin and that doesnt speak well of u.u think your boss doesnt have time for u but i bet it,he is watching u even as busy as he is.he is watching your attitude and commitment.don't continue to give a wrong ompression by browsing all the time and going for lunch.3)frustrate them.yes,frustrate them.u have to frustrate them into giving u something to do.stick around them and let them know u are always available.having a great attitude and sticking around are great frustrating tools.4)be humble to start with jobs that are below your certifications or experience.i personally make sure i carry our equipments whenever we go around for presentations because i work in team.if u are senior officer and u are not expected to do the 'lesser jobs',attempt to do it anyway.that will help break the initial barriers encountered at new workplaces.Meg Whitman,the CEO of E-bay said that P&G told her to measure the width of shampoo bottles when she first joined them.she was a harvard grad by then but she still had to do it.5)Finally,try and find a more relaxed time to talk to your boss about getting involved.Let him know u are there to contribute and not just to use up  bandwith and eat lunch.he will remember u when something crops up.
    I think thats all i got for now.Someone else can add something more reasonble than all the jargons i have said.So,u still have the chance to browse,very soon u wont have the much time to visit Nairaland at work again.take care.

@damonche77
That was a master piece and why do you have to call it jargons

@poster
I wish you the best as you follow suite to all that has been written!

whether or not the job is boring, in these globalization days, where you job could go to china or india for less money, you need to continuously develop and mature your skills.  That way, when something better comes along and/or you are retrenched/sacked, you have marketable skills you can use to sell yourself.

I hope this helps

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Don't worry, you will soon be complaining that its too much. I would say enjoy this time now and use it to do some hobbies or learn something, like drawing or programming or something that will better yourself.

think about it this way, you're being paid for your time to better yourself .
Beats sitting at home.

Go Join The Marines. I bet u'd not be short of challenges when u are shipped out to Baghdad or Kabul.

Believe me its a lotta fun!!

hey sista.what r u saying do u want to trade that position of urs 4 joblessness. >:(omo no just try am.u call am fine face job .believe me it is beta dan nuttin.ole girl sit tight

@poster having same problem but with a little different working in a family business but nothing Challenging just bored all day doing nothing but chat all working hours meeting people over the net both good and bad people,   what do l do they don't let me work somewere else,  l am just tired l feel l am wasting all my life with this kind of job. l wish l could get alternative pulling out of this trap. good salary but doing just zero ( 0 ) thing

What a kind thinking, i share your passion, and all you have to do is to keep up the good  and to be on your best behaviour in what even you do  , please don't give up