Thinking of embracing the NEET life.

[Bolletje]

OK, let me put it like this. Three years ago, at the request of my boss, I built a database cloud system for all of my coworkers to enter data every time they made a call. I idiot-proofed it and I trained the coworkers. The only people using it now are me and my boss. I feel disappointment, and I also know if I leave now, I will be leaving as the only person there who knows how to debug this database of my boss notices a problem with it.

Oh wow, that is such a shame. I can understand how that would tank your motivation. I worked with our software developers to create a software feature my boss and coworkers wanted, then when it was implemented they didn’t want it anymore and don’t use it. I’m so frustrated.

 

[Au Naturel]

Sounds more like a Hikikomori to me. That describes a hermit.

Hikikomori

Look for another job. Or invent your own niche. If the SDI check is enough for survival it is a blessing as you can afford to be picky.

 

[oregano]

Yeah, being a NEET is not for me. I was overly emotional when I made the op post here because I really dislike my current job. Time to build my resume and look for work elsewhere. I was a NEET for a few years, and I spent most of that time drinking, I do not want to return to that.

In an environment where pretty much every single company is literally begging people to work for them, there is zero reason (or even less) to work at a job you hate. Quit and start shopping around. People our age are used to having to constantly beg employers to hire us, but now the shoe is on the other foot.

 

[Suzette]

OK, let me put it like this. Three years ago, at the request of my boss, I built a database cloud system for all of my coworkers to enter data every time they made a call. I idiot-proofed it and I trained the coworkers. The only people using it now are me and my boss. I feel disappointment, and I also know if I leave now, I will be leaving as the only person there who knows how to debug this database of my boss notices a problem with it.

This is your boss's failure, not yours. Your boss asked you to do something that either was not needed, or has failed to enforce. You did your job well.

 

[Metalhead]

Well, I had a long talk with my boss, and I decided to stay at my current job, since she decided to move me to other duties that are more to my skill set. Turns out my boss is a decent person. I will not be a NEET after all.

 

[Suzette]

Well, I had a long talk with my boss, and I decided to stay at my current job, since she decided to move me to other duties that are more to my skill set. Turns out my boss is a decent person. I will not be a NEET after all.

I think you are having an awesome year. I hope your winning streak continues!

 

[Aspychata]

Yup- if you had been a sudsfest, you wouldn't have been able to approach her. So knocking off those helped you to do you better and find out more about your boss. I smell success with your avatar all over it.

 

[Thinx]

Wow great result! Tailoring your job to your skill set can work really well, I tried that once, also successfully. It will make a big difference to how you feel about work. Great that your boss is a real person, too! As opposed to a scary Zombie boss who doesn't care about people.

 

[Metalhead]

I currently am working from home with a work cell phone and my personal laptop. It really helps that there is not the 90 minute bus commute both ways here. I am impressing my boss and the bookkeeper at my office with my productivity now.

 

[Metalhead]

Well, they recently made cuts in bus service in my area, so my boss decided to have me working exclusively from home for now. Talk about a motivation murderer right there. I feel like drowning out the isolation woes in an ocean of hoppy brew, but I am not giving into that temptation just yet.

 

[Magna]

Well, they recently made cuts in bus service in my area, so my boss decided to have me working exclusively from home for now. Talk about a motivation murderer right there. I feel like drowning out the isolation woes in an ocean of hoppy brew, but I am not giving into that temptation just yet.

I know there are people who don't want to work from home for reasons I can't personally understand, but I've been working at home exclusively for 1 year and 8 months now and it's one of the best things that's ever happened in my life. Compared to commuting and going into the office it's like the difference between Heaven and Hell for me. Hopefully you'll settle into a groove and find it rewarding.

 

[Thinx]

What ways have you got to get out of home and do activities or any social meet ups? You probably need that even more if you are working from home. Which does sound convenient, but you need to get out and about too. Can you get the bus some days? Is anywhere open yet?

 

[Metalhead]

What ways have you got to get out of home and do activities or any social meet ups? You probably need that even more if you are working from home. Which does sound convenient, but you need to get out and about too. Can you get the bus some days? Is anywhere open yet?

There currently is no bus service near my home. This is temporary.

Maybe I will find a church within walking distance to go to.

 

[Thinx]

I see. Is it a covid issue, cutting the bus service? Thats going to affect a lot of people isn't it. Yes, time to explore the local resources I guess. Tell us what you find. Are there any parks or sports facilities near?