When your tech job starts getting old...

[ImaJerseyGirl]

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[Ninnerfish]

I would say that if you have to leave this job, then leave it, but be sure to do it in a way that speaks to your professionalism (ie, give a full two weeks notice, don't badmouth the job before you go, etc.). You never know what the future holds and burning bridges is rarely wise.

 

[twelvetigers]

Personally, I feel a bit the same about my job - I'm not that excited to get up in the morning and go in to work anymore. I usually just wait anxiously for the end of the day.

However... I've been there 10 months (or 1000 hours, however you want to look at it) and I still feel a bit uncomfortable at work. I would go into more detail, but I'm not comfortable doing so on a public forum as such, so if you have had a similar situation or want to hear more about it, PM me. I would appreciate some input as it's been bothering me for quite a while.

Sorry to derail a bit there - just wanted to see some help and advice as well.

As for Jerseygirl... if you're bored, move on! Make sure you go about it the right way - be polite, put in the time for them to get a replacement lined up, and thank everyone for the experiences you've gained there. 🙂

 

[starlene45]

I almost left my tech job before getting an LOR and had the same quandary. The best advice that I got was: if you need/want to leave but may need/want an LOR from that hospital, just try to discuss the situation with the Dr you want and LOR from, before you leave.

For example: "Dr. So-and-so, I've really enjoyed working here and I have learned so much from you! However, I feel like I need to get a broader range of animal experience for my vet school app, so I may be leaving this job to work at the zoo this summer. I'm sorry to be leaving but I feel it's the right move for me right now-- would you feel comfortable writing me an LOR later this summer, even if I go?"

That way you sound positive & appreciative of your time there, and test the waters for an LOR before you make your final decision about whether to change jobs. If you end up not making a move, you can just act really excited about staying. I definitely wouldn't burn any bridges, but don't think that changing jobs to get a wider range of experience would set any fires!

Good luck!

 

[jglovicz]

My opinion is likely going to be unpopular...I would stay at your current job. A LOR from a vet you've worked at for 10 months is invaluable and while I agree that (in a perfect world) you should be able to branch out and get another job, I think that you will probably not get as good of a LOR if you leave now. Is this zoo job going to be more beneficial for you in your vet school endeavors? If so, by all means, change jobs, but if you feel like this LOR is very important, I would stick it out for a few more months.

 

[twelvetigers]

I'm the 10 month-er, so maybe Jersey girl has been at her job a bit longer than that.

 

[ImaJerseyGirl]

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[sumstorm]

I actually think, if you have a good relationship with the vet, discuss the oppurtunity at the zoo, and take the summer as a sabbatical, returning in the fall if they need you to. One of my elors was from a vet at a zoo that I hadn't worked at in a few years, but it was too valuable not to use. Since the relationship with the vet was good, the departure from the zoo was fine.

 

[jglovicz]

I'm the 10 month-er, so maybe Jersey girl has been at her job a bit longer than that.

Oh...my bad! To the OP, if you've been working there for that long and have been successful at leaving and coming back, maybe you can talk to your boss and see if you can take a few months to get this other experience. But, I think you need to be completely honest. If you say you are going to come back to work in the fall, be sure you do that. Good luck!

 

[twelvetigers]

Personally, I feel a bit the same about my job - I'm not that excited to get up in the morning and go in to work anymore. I usually just wait anxiously for the end of the day.

However... I've been there 10 months (or 1000 hours, however you want to look at it) and I still feel a bit uncomfortable at work. I would go into more detail, but I'm not comfortable doing so on a public forum as such, so if you have had a similar situation or want to hear more about it, PM me. I would appreciate some input as it's been bothering me for quite a while.

Sorry to derail a bit there - just wanted to see some help and advice as well.

Err... anyone else interested in hearing me out?

 

[TSUJC]

I would stay at your current job. A LOR from a vet you've worked at for 10 months is invaluable and while I agree that (in a perfect world) you should be able to branch out and get another job, I think that you will probably not get as good of a LOR if you leave now. Is this zoo job going to be more beneficial for you in your vet school endeavors? If so, by all means, change jobs, but if you feel like this LOR is very important, I would stick it out for a few more months.

If you can leave for a short time just to get a "break" then that might be your best bet. You said that you have worked there for over a year...that is even better than 10 months! Like jglovicz said, those LORs are good as gold.

 

[sumstorm]

Err... anyone else interested in hearing me out?

I would love to hear you out, but I don't know if I have any good advice! I just put in my notice at a job that has....mixed emotions(?) for me.

 

[1CellNtheSea]

Err... anyone else interested in hearing me out?

I'll hear you out, it's not like I have to study for finals... 😀 I've had issues at the clinic I work out (not being confident, trying to please everyone, etc) and I'm still there 8-9 years later. What's bugging ya?

 

[robeezy08]

I had an interesting day- a friend of mine works at a zoo that is "desperate" for help. They're hiring! I need experience! However, I am also taking 7 credits this summer and working on my senior research.

The advice I can give regarding this point is make sure you put school first! Although the zoo job sounds fantastic, will they give you time off to study/work on projects? How much of a time committment are we talking about here? I've worked as a tech in hospitals that had great teaches and awesome case loads, but b/c they were uber busy, it was difficult asking for time-off...plus I was too timid to ask for days off esp since I knew the techs needed the help. My grades suffered. So just make sure that your new position understands your time committments.
Also, I agree w/ everyone else: talk discretely, and be honest w/ your LOR. If they're professional enough to write you a fantastic letter then they should understand your need to enhance your vet experiences.

Good Luck!!!

Err... anyone else interested in hearing me out?

Yea!

(not being confident, trying to please everyone, etc)

Trying to please everyone is a big 'time consumer' for me, and at the end of the day although I tried to make everyone happy, I'm not very satisfied w/ my work performance, if that makes any sense....

 

[1CellNtheSea]

Trying to please everyone is a big 'time consumer' for me, and at the end of the day although I tried to make everyone happy, I'm not very satisfied w/ my work performance, if that makes any sense....

My deal was more like I would get super-stressed and one negative comment (filling out a form for Antech wrong or something) would cause my eyes to tear up and I would have to hold myself back from crying, ridiculous I know!! I would feel so bad for screwing something up that wasn't even a big deal. I just learned not to get upset about it, it didn't really matter anyway. (And found out later, everyone was telling me different ways on how to fill the darn form out and we had to have a staff meeting to make sure everyone was on the same page! ) I would make myself uncomfortable trying to do so good and I would get home exhausted and relieved it was over for the day. But I got over it and now I love it!! Have fun with your jobs and try to learn something, that's the ultimate reason we're working there anyway. 👍

 

[twelvetigers]

PM'ed you guys... like I said, I don't want to blast it all over the internet. Seems unnecessary.

 

[BR549]

I would definitely talk to the vet about it. If he/she is anything like my vet, they'll understand and be supportive. I have a really good relationship with my vet. She even tolerates and understands my sarcasm! A rare quality.😀 She made me "walk on water" in my LOR, but I worked for it. There have been issues about policies at the clinic, however, that have made my blood boil before!

Twelvetigers, I'm interested in hearing ya! I know sometimes you just need an ear.

 

[twelvetigers]

You guys ROCK. 🙂

 

[flyhi]

PM'ed you guys... like I said, I don't want to blast it all over the internet. Seems unnecessary.

Awwww, c'monnnnnn......all that leading up to it and you aren't gonna share 😕. I have absolutely zero advice to offer, but i wanted to hear the nitty gritty

 

[EqSci]

Awwww, c'monnnnnn......all that leading up to it and you aren't gonna share 😕. I have absolutely zero advice to offer, but i wanted to hear the nitty gritty

👍 Hahaha!

 

[eatpinkpenguins]

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