The Burning Question

Today was very slow regarding paper work & general office duties but incredibly hectic phone wise. So in between the calls we have been pondering how long do you stay in a dead end job? As in we are all at the top of our ladder within this organisation but in the grand scheme of things world wide are pretty low down the pecking order. There is absolutely no chance of promotion in any of our respective fields which is what sparked this debate.

I have been here 18 months & have been "promoted" (I use inverted commas as its in title only. My wages do not reflect my position which hasn't helped my mood on this subject) twice. Im nearly 24 which isn't too bad but I dont want to be in this same position at 30. Our T (who is 38) popped in for a cuppa as he was tired of taking part in the debate via MSN. He is also sick of the lack of opportunities in this place so we have come up with a plan. We are going to set up on our own.

Only our company wont be transport based. We're going into the Leisure Industry:- pole dancing joints (R), strip clubs (JK) bars & coffee houses (T), brothels (B) and the Security marketplace:- private bodyguards consisting of ex army personnel. Needless to say Im in charge of that branch of the company.

Meanwhile back in the real world we have decided that as I have the most potential (IE im the youngest) that by the time Im 35, I have to be either running this show or out of here otherwise I'll never leave & therefore better myself. However I am scared of taking risks regarding my happiness. I don't like looking foolish or admitting I got it wrong either. T is going as soon as he is better & comes off long term sick or by the time he's 40; whichever is soonest - which ironically leaves a promotion opportunity for one of the guys.

R who tends to be all talk & no trousers will never leave. Neither will JK. Im not so sure about B but myself (who walked out of her last job after a big argument with the line manager - god it felt so good! - having convinced myself over a period of 2 months that I was worth more) & T definitely want more out of our so called careers so watch this space. A combined bistro/officers mess may be coming to a town near you!

Ciao for now x

TJ