I’m trying to get out of IT manufacturing since I the only one there and the ride to hooterville has gotten so old.
The developer application people never show up.
On paper I can do the remote thing but it’s seldom practical.
I can take a pay cut to a point. Even a little state job; especially if it involved going somewhere else once in a while would be great to me.
It isn’t like there is any advancement where I am. Tuition reimbursement that is in the holy handbook of selective enforcement says is available. That is for favored people.
Last year I asked our useless HR department about how to qualify. They apparently didn’t know. However a useless mouthpiece waltzed a bachelor’s degree paid for recently. A couple of others get some kind of deal.
I recently requested and showed my two completed classes, my part time honor roll, and a list of what’s left. 7 classes. One is about all I can swing.
My request has bounced to a couple higher ups in Europe who can’t promise anything and back to the useless HR. I’m not holding my breath here. Others breeze right on through.
There used to be a really good HR department but they retired or moved on. HR is pretty much despised by us regular people.
I usually get a few phone interviews in waves.
The last one was a few weeks ago.
I keep my eyes on anything I am remotely qualified to do.
The recruitment situation is poor all around. Where I am up until a few years ago didn’t have this problem. Some engineer slots have been open for a couple of years now at least. The answer is on indeed but the company does not want to pay market rates.
If I put in my notice, I doubt much would change to make me want to stay because I wouldn’t be offered anything to change my mind.
It sounds like your career path has taken you to places far above my pay grade.
As a human being blessed with sound mind and body, I start with contentment and try to waive off any kind of envy. Things seem to go well that way.
I am just about to reach full retirement age, but have no intention of quitting work. The pursuit of happiness does not allow that, especially in view of the fact that honest labor helps my neighbor.