Good Afternoon Nairalanders


I have seen people get help from here; burdens made lighter. I'm confident mine won't be different
I could use varying opinions concerning certain issues I'm facing career wise.
Please no insults, no denigration. I earnestly look forward to your objective contributions.

Brief Background.

Roughly 2.5 years ago, I started work in an industry where I had little or no training. (my first job post NYSC).
However, I had hopes of becoming one of the best, seeing as I had a passion for the job. I had expectations too, in terms of working with a team, learning on the job and achieving new strides. Things haven't particularly panned out that way and I'm not feeling the job anymore. It's not like I'm having any difficulty here (matter of fact, I know people who are willing to be in my shoes), but I feel like I should be doing more at this stage of my life and that is so not happening. I've kinda lost my flair and zeal. Efforts to resuscitate those have proven quite abortive. I don't feel challenged here. I feel so "unbusy"........this has a lot to do with management.


1. I've started nursing ideas of leaving. I am well aware that I have to be sure of a new place before making any in-house move, but I feel like I don't know how I should approach my boss to state my case without brewing hate. Truth is, I feel like I owe him for showing me "the way" and I wouldn't want to come off as being ungrateful.......perhaps I'm being overly emotional?
Question is, incase it happens before or during the time I projected, how do I go about telling him? What do I say?


2. I registered for a professional course. Thankfully, I sponsored myself for part 1 and thankfully I had fine grades. Now is the time for part 2. Our head of accounts hinted me this morning that there are plans to support me this time. My parents have plans to support me too.
She happens to like me a lot (unavoidable emotional attachment) and has ordered me to write an internal memo, detailing expenses incurred during part 1.

Is it proper to tell her No, seeing as I have plans to leave this year?
If I say no, what would be my reason?
If I go ahead and submit the IM, wouldn't it look like I'm playing a fast one on my firm........perhaps, I'm being overly emotional again?



3rd, And More Important
As a result of my time here, I have discovered my talent/passion lies basically in these fields:

*Administrative Roles
*Account Management and Client Relationship roles
*Public Relations

I have no idea where to start from.
Could you please suggest Quality and Standard firms/companies and their websites possibly, where I can submit an online CV/Covering Letter?

I'd appreciate all the help I can get.
Thank you in anticipation.

Please tag anyone you know that can proffer a way forward.

Thanks again

I was going to mention her too, after I modified my post on FP.
Thanks.

Chaircover Ma'am
Biko bia

LadyX:
Chaircover can give you very useful advice. I've mentioned her, I know she will respond.

Redoil:
I will suggest she should not collect anything from them for her past training and since her parent have decided to support her she should ignore any help from the firm.
Waringing: in life nothing is free even in free town.

Thank you

Redoil:
I will suggest she should not collect anything from them for her past training and since her parent have decided to support her she should ignore any help from the firm.
Waringing: in life nothing is free even in free town.

MizMyColi:


I just elaborated in my last post.
And thank you! @TheEmboldened.

I have a PC infront of me.
Unlimited internet.

I am practically answerable to myself.
Boss just travelled, I can sit here if I want.
No pressure. As a matter of fact, I can do anyhow I want.
But that is so not me.

I want to feel responsible, like I'm a part of something bigger.
I want to be engaged.
Walk, sit, write, do stuff.

tolutweety:
BRB with my widow's mite.

I should tag these people. Quite sure they'll give you what you need,and not what you want.

xfire,
jarus,
darellrivers

Okay Thanks

AgapeCharis:
Firstly, you shouldn't accept their offer concerning your program. It's cheating and you have to keep a good track. You can come up with something as an excuse like what you said up there-----your parents. If you accept the offer, you're tying yourself down for nothing less than 3 years.

Secondly, you shouldn't quit just yet. You've got to be sure of where you're going before leaving. If there's something on ground, all you have to do is to walk up to your boss and explain things to him. Let him know you are no longer comfortable with the job as it no longer meets your talents. You have to grow professionally. I understand the nagging feeling of been ungrateful that may come with it but you just have to shun it and take a bold step. What matters here is how you present it. Make him understand you're grateful but you need to grow.

If you're holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents, let it go----Bishop T.D Jakes

MizMyColi:


Thanks, I appreciate.

pickabeau1:
What you are experiencing is not new

That is the lot of 95 percent of people worldwide not only in Nigeria 

You are working in a private company owned by an individual who has not built processes

pickabeau1:
The options ahead of you are‎

1. Move to another department in the company:
Allows for breadth and exposure
Not so good if you are the ambitious type as you are more of a generalist n not a specialist 
This may not be a huge change as you are already tired of the company ‎

pickabeau1:
2.‎Move to another company 
In this case you have to be strategic and patient  as you have to ensure the new job has what you want.
Very few companies will give you what you want..a structure 
I did not see money as an issue for you so I assume structure and development are your key value drivers 

The head on your shoulders is one of the smartest and most objective I've seen around here.
Yes Money is not so much of an issue, though I could use some improvement.
Structure and Development as my key value drivers are the perfect words.
I'd have to steal them

I need the names of these companies o o o.
Impossible is nothing.

Perhaps, I should forward my CV to your mail? *fluttering eyelids*
You could help forward to some persons you know

pickabeau1:
3. Leave and start your own thing
Risk fraught
No need to expatiate on this

This is not yet my calling

pickabeau1:
4. Change career
This is also a possibility as you have some experience and can tailor your resume to suit any role you'd like

pickabeau1:
5. Sabbatical and go for further education

That's in-view @further education

pickabeau1:
On the issue of reimbursement of training costs, that is possibly a new policy introduced because of you or only for those who have passed the first stage.
‎
You can take it

If you have to leave before the year runs out, you can repay the company when exit benefits are being computed.

This sounds like a plan.
This way, my conscience is put at ease.

Thank you, thank you and thank you again!

remsonik:
Well I think you should think this through. Why not ask for a change of department if you feel your current job role isnt challenging enough. The company sees you as an asset and wouldnt want to lose you that is why they want to invest on you.
You can also search for jobs online and submit your CVs in person to some organisations. Another thing is dont be too reliant on pay as a condition for taking a new offer remember companies will like to see what you can do and how good you are on the job.

Yes, thanks dear.
I know they see me as an asset....but then......*sighs*

I would want people to offer more insight on where to lookout for.
I need a firm that delivers value in terms of structure, personal development and company development.
Where there are processes and systems in place.

Trust me dear, if na pay matter, I am not so keen.
But then, improvement suppose dey naw. You get

Matthewbriggs:
Have you considered Freelancing or starting your own company. Who says you have to have a physical office address when you start. You have the room to really do what you care about and pursue goals and ideals you really love.

PS. Do not collect any form of sponsorship from your present company. Simply thank them for your concern and inform them that your parents have taken care of it.

MizMyColi:
However, I had hopes of becoming one of the best, seeing as I had a passion for the job. I had expectations too, in terms of working with a team, learning on the job and achieving new strides. Things haven't particularly panned out that way and I'm not feeling the job anymore. It's not like I'm having any difficulty here (matter of fact, I know people who are willing to be in my shoes), but I feel like I should be doing more at this stage of my life and that is so not happening. I've kinda lost my flair and zeal.

MizMyColi:


@Emboldened
Pickabeau gave an advice I think works for me.
You should see it.

About starting up something.....that's in the works.

But then, my reasons for wanting paid employment, in addition to the reason outlined in my previous posts is not borne out of necessity, but out of the will and desire to do so.
You get?

I want to find my self, my voice, my place in the corporate world.

tolutweety:
BRB with my widow's mite.

I should tag these people. Quite sure they'll give you what you need,and not what you want.

xfire,
jarus,
darellrivers

pickabeau1:
cool you can write the fields you are interested in

People here can recommend companies or certifications in that industry

cc: Miz MyColi