When To Jump Ship

Last Thursday I took some time off work for an appointment. The appointment was a test for a potential job. I got there feeling excited and nervous. I walked into Civil Service and saw quite a few people waiting for the same test I was. Turns out that there were 38 other people applying for the same job I was. Most were older, a few seemed about my age, but all were determined to do their best for the one vacancy. The test wasn't quite what I expected. I didn't know quite a bit of it, but I pressed on. At the end of the test you could either wait for your test score or just leave. I waited. Out of 100 I got 56 correct. An F. Not what I hoped for but what I expected. For me it was better to know my score than having to wait until they finally emailed us with our rank, which still hasn't happened yet. I'm not counting on an interview, but you never know.

Today I went to work. I definitely wasn't looking forward to going. It's not a job I enjoy. I find myself dreading the work days. I keep looking for new jobs finding nothing. My biggest problem is finding something that pays comparatively but doesn't require a ton of experience. I find myself becoming depressed about work. I've talked to Jon before about working at REI and he didn't think I should do it. They still have openings and I'm wanting to do it. Promotional opportunities are there along with incentives and overtime opportunities. It does pay significantly less, but right now I'm ok with less if it means a better work place.

I'm just wanting to work some place else. I want to do something more with my life. I want a job that I love and people that are nice to work with. The question is when do I jump ship and what new boat will I board?