Should I stay or should I go?

Hello all,
I haven't been active on this site for awhile, been too busy working, but I'm kind of at a cross roads now. Here's the back story: I graduated with my BA in MIS in 2010 and currently a grad student in MSIT at a cal state university. I've been working as a Technology/ Information Systems Technician at a school district for about 18 months come this December, and I'm over it. I make about 40k plus full benefits, or 55k total.

To be frank, my manger does not want me to grow even though I've hinted and flat out explained to him that I want to learn more about the database side. So, I went around him and asked the superintendent (head boss) of the district, and she said of course. Then, the next day I go to the office and my boss calls me the F bomb in front of everyone(about 3 other people). Should I take this as a sign and start looking for another job, or deal with it and continue gaining experience?

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matt333

If your job doesn't challenge you anymore, you should leave. Your boss might have had a bad day, unless this happens all the time I would forget about it or you could talk to him about it. You know your working relationship better then I do. I hope this helps

lunchbox67

You work at a school district in California and your boss called you "the F bomb" in front of co-workers?
Wow is your boss a stupid person. Go to HR and start up the paper trail.

EZ21

matt333 wrote: »

If your job doesn't challenge you anymore, you should leave. Your boss might have had a bad day, unless this happens all the time I would forget about it or you could talk to him about it. You know your working relationship better then I do. I hope this helps

Before accepting this position, I knew that it would not be challenging however, since I had no experience and a degree, no one else would hire me so, I just took the first job that came to me. Do you think 18 months of experience is enough time at an entry level position? I don't want to jump the gun and later regret it.

EZ21

lunchbox67 wrote: »

You work at a school district in California and your boss called you "the F bomb" in front of co-workers?
Wow is your boss a stupid person. Go to HR and start up the paper trail.

Yes he did. Also, while I was out sick for two days, my boss also called the HR person the F bomb, but i didnt know at the time. I come into the office the next day, everyone is quiet and i thought someone died. Now, the school district is having an investigation. I don't need or want this drama in my life. Maybe they will fire him and I'll get promoted. I'm not going to hold by breath though.

BigMevy

Depending on your working relationship with this guy, I'd also suggest reporting the incident to HR. It sounds like he's already on the way out, anything you can add on it will only help and expedite it. You may not end up as the new boss, but it sounds like at the least you'll get someone else in there that may be more supportive in your career development.

Also, if you're working on your master's, you may be better off holding out on the job search till you finish. And a little more experience under the belt couldn't hurt either, 18 months isn't horrible but it's not fantastic either. But if it turns out they can't get rid of your boss for some odd reason, I'd probably start looking then. It sounds like a pretty caustic work environment.

EZ21

BigMevy wrote: »

Depending on your working relationship with this guy, I'd also suggest reporting the incident to HR. It sounds like he's already on the way out, anything you can add on it will only help and expedite it. You may not end up as the new boss, but it sounds like at the least you'll get someone else in there that may be more supportive in your career development.

Also, if you're working on your master's, you may be better off holding out on the job search till you finish. And a little more experience under the belt couldn't hurt either, 18 months isn't horrible but it's not fantastic either. But if it turns out they can't get rid of your boss for some odd reason, I'd probably start looking then. It sounds like a pretty caustic work environment.

I clearly explained to HR about my issues and upper management is getting involved. Other people are now coming forward aswell. I will probably just wait for the outcome and if nothing is done, ill start looking again. However, my plan was to be their atleast 2 years. Anyways, thanks for the advice BigMevy & Lunchbox67

DoubleNNs

If you do feel like leaving, I'd suggest starting job searching WHILE at your current position. You don't want to quit and be unable to find a job. If you do leave, make sure you have something already lined up. (Or at the very least a direction)

Iristheangel

I don't know how many years of experience you have or where in California you are located at to provide you advice on whether you are paid well or not but if your boss has called you names (In front of other people is irrelevant. It's just added disrespect), it's a sure sign that you will not excel further under his leadership. I don't know what your economic situation is or if you live paycheck-to-paycheck so you might want to be careful to have another job lined up before you jump ship. Of course you could stay and try to move outside of his leadership but I wouldn't recommend it. You may end up wasting more time in your career than what it's worth only to end up still being managed by him

ptilsen

I've heard next to nothing good about working for school districts, especially in IT. I wouldn't stay there anyway. There is more money and advancement to be found in the private sector, or heck, even elsewhere in the public sector.

Generally, if you're even asking yourself this question in this industry, the answer is to leave.

EZ21

Iristheangel wrote: »

I don't know how many years of experience you have or where in California you are located at to provide you advice on whether you are paid well or not but if your boss has called you names (In front of other people is irrelevant. It's just added disrespect), it's a sure sign that you will not excel further under his leadership. I don't know what your economic situation is or if you live paycheck-to-paycheck so you might want to be careful to have another job lined up before you jump ship. Of course you could stay and try to move outside of his leadership but I wouldn't recommend it. You may end up wasting more time in your career than what it's worth only to end up still being managed by him

I only have 18 months of experience as of now, because I was hired straight out of college with no previous experience. Furthermore, Two other employees from the business department have quite and found better jobs elsewhere. Also, I work in the LA area, around Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe springs. Lastly, I do live pay check-to-paycheck and won't quite until I have something else lined up.

lunchbox67

NEVER EVER EVER leave until you have another job lined up.
IMO
Just revamp your resume and start sending it out. But don't jump ship without a lifejacket ... that's crazy talk ... unless you are very well off and can afford a possible long unemployment.

Iristheangel

You could probably get something that pays similar with less stress or more with a bit of stress and on-your-feet learning in that area. One thing I've noticed about Los Angeles is that it's fairly easy to get a job with a positive attitude, well-worded resume, and the right set of experience and education.