Is anybody else mind numbingly bored at work lately? It feels more like a job on the conveyor belt than anything else. We're not allowed to think outside of the box, not allowed to deviate from the norm... Just keep your head down and do the same thing the same way over and over again... Maybe it's simply time for me to find a new job.
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I keep from being bored by asking my boss and her boss specific questions that they are unwilling to answer, unable to answer, or afraid to answer. Then I go back to work as they huddle and do nothing. Hey Chuck - where’s the “candor”?
I get promoted every few years and my job is very engaging and enjoyable. That said, there's places one can get 'stuck' at any company. If you happen to be stuck here at WF, of course you should look elsewhere. Just make sure to leave "the right way" and tell your mgr why you are leaving. That will leave the door open to a return at a higher level, should the opportunity ever arise. It's really not all that uncommon for people to leave and return at a higher level.
@yly+1afjW3b7, I faced the same issue. The manager wants the spotlight so employees have no shot for promotions.
I went ahead and applied outside and got the promtion I did not get here due to this career ending position. Funny thing is, a lot of people here like that they never get looked at to improve or be involved, they prefer just to collect whatever pay they get and never get any chance to make an impact. I realize that is opposite of me so found a position more in line with my way of thinking (basically every other company in the coutry but this one)
I’ve been at WF for 3 years and it’s been a sad experience. I spent many years at a highly ethical and accountability driven smaller bank. Since day one it’s been non-challenging busy work, and we spend more time documenting our work than actually doing the work. I’ve yet to be given the opportunity to use my skill. After several conversations with managers, I gave up trying to get more meaningful projects. It’s either not there or managers are keeping it to themselves. I feel invisible, and I’m a highly experienced professional. The boredom is causing me to die on the vine, I started looking outside the company at the beginning of the year.
@wB37: "Workaholics with a fear of being laid off when they need the medical coverage has lead to strange behaviors."
ONCE MORE FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
Slightly different context here. My (only exists because of separation of duties) group is perpetually busy now since the shift to Agile increased our weekly workload while lowering the amount of milestone-based work we do. Now every week is a staffing nightmare since our existing scheduling has no relevance to the workload Agile has shifted in relation to us. What used to constitute a busy week is now our normal week.
All this while we have lost over 5 staff.
Sure it's not the most engaging and rewarding work, but we're far from bored. Although there is plenty of "I'm going to grease my numbers" mentality going on. Workaholics with a fear of being laid off when they need the medical coverage has lead to strange behaviors.
OP is right, this is why I quit two months ago.
Just stopped by here to verify I made the right choice.
Can confirm.
Yes.
I also concur on the previous note. Work is being generated to give the appearance of busyness.
Audit after audit sometimes on the same thing from different orgs.
Spend the time applying for jobs, not wasting time and resources
I’m finding managers hoarding work and meetings for themselves - probably because they’re paranoid
What does the have to do with layoffs?
There is no such thing as empowering at Wells. Managers and leads are micro managing and do not let you do your job on your own. No new ideas, no improvement. It’s amazing how people enjoy looking over someone shoulder like that and just stick to what they know without even think there might be better ways. They are a bunch of paranoid and narrow minded people
Sums up WFH
I feel the same way due to our management taking away a large portion of our daily work. I keep asking for more work and also keep asking what my future position will hold and I basically receive silence or just the runaround. It’s basically like they’re keeping me here just in case they need me.
It’s called work for a reason, folks. If you are not the boss, you do as you’re told. That’s what a job is about. If you want a participation trophy, go back to your helicopter parents and ask for one.
My brain is rotting! I have two degrees, several certifications, not using any of it here. There is ZERO employee engagement. No skip levels, management don't have time for that! Bored, uninspired and frustrated. They don't even know how to leverage and utilize the talent they have.