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Topic Name: New Job and I Already Hate It
Message Name: New Job and I Already Hate It
Date Posted: 04/22/2004
Message: I lost my job in January 2004. Since I anticipated a layoff, I interviewed for a job in February 2003, and then accepted the position in March 2003. The job required clearance, so it took almost a year, so I was laid off and formally accepted the job. My husband and I moved back to where we wanted to live, but I took a $15K paycut. (Believe me, I interviewed for other positions, but was not extended any offers.) Well, a month into the job, and I hate it. When I write that down, I feel immature, if ungrateful because I lost my job and should be happy I even have one. My current job not only represents a tremendous loss of pay; I also feel that, professionally, it is several steps down. Is it it unethical to even try to apply for a new job? The sticky part is that I would have to pay back my relocation expenses.

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