The ol' wait

[Hayward89]

So I got my application in (ACISS, ETECH, MARENG), and now I'm doing PT and twiddling my thumbs. Really can't wait to get out of my current job (Enduser support for hotel management systems), and I guess that's what is making the wait all the more harder.

Any ideas on how to cope? I'm not letting it affect my performance, but damn am I'm burned out at my office.

 

[JorgSlice]

There's, like, 6000 other threads like this here already.

Find a hobby: fitness, sports, volunteer... something.

 

[Hayward89]

I was asking about how to make dealing with my current job better, but alright. Cheers.

 

[Chelomo]

I am exactly in the same situation as you, even though my job is objectively cool, and I mean, I like it. I think one thing that helps me cope is the fact that I remember all the shitty jobs I did before and how this one is much better haha. Other than that, keep yourself busy. I know I'm worn out after work sometimes, but my friends convince me to have a night of wargaming, or I go running, or I go out and have a drink with a cute girl (When I can!), and I never regret it. Just pace yourself and set yourself milestones, that way you don't tell yourself "Man this blows, I might have to stay at this job 2 years before I get in the CF" and you have the impression of progressing towards your long term goals.

Did I mention setting goals was important?

 

[Hayward89]

I am exactly in the same situation as you, even though my job is objectively cool, and I mean, I like it. I think one thing that helps me cope is the fact that I remember all the shitty jobs I did before and how this one is much better haha. Other than that, keep yourself busy. I know I'm worn out after work sometimes, but my friends convince me to have a night of wargaming, or I go running, or I go out and have a drink with a cute girl (When I can!), and I never regret it. Just pace yourself and set yourself milestones, that way you don't tell yourself "Man this blows, I might have to stay at this job 2 years before I get in the CF" and you have the impression of progressing towards your long term goals.

Did I mention setting goals was important?

Thanks for the input, bud. Right now my mind is exactly at that "Man, this blows" phase. I've got plenty of things to keep my mind occupied at home, but sitting in that chair listening to the same idiots drone on about stuff they don't understand and then holding their hands through extremely simple tasks is making me lose brain cells, I swear.

I can think of a few goals I can reach as soon as I finish my shift, though! But I hear you, I've got a few things for the long term I can try putting my mind to beyond the immediate relief of getting through work. Cheers buddy!

 

[BeyondTheNow]

So I got my application in (ACISS, ETECH, MARENG), and now I'm doing PT and twiddling my thumbs. Really can't wait to get out of my current job (Enduser support for hotel management systems), and I guess that's what is making the wait all the more harder.

Any ideas on how to cope? I'm not letting it affect my performance, but damn am I'm burned out at my office.

I'm in a similar state right now. I have reached a point where I'm incredibly dissatisfied with my professional position in general. Thankfully, I'm waiting in the final stages for my future career with the CF to begin, but even the positive prospect of that sometimes doesn't make the monotony any easier to handle.

For me, getting through the every day is difficult at best; therefore, in addition to just hunkering down and continuing to do what needs to be done in the interim, I try to focus on anything positive that I can.  (Friendships in the workplace? Great eatery nearby for lunch for a little escape? Maybe you have a lot of flexibility to work unsupervised and at your own pace, etc., etc. It may sound childish/simple, but focusing on the positive aspects around you can do wonders through the most tedious of tasks.)

The continued PT will help keep your mind clear, help you feel better physically and emotionally right now. The hiring process will more than likely be lengthy, so unfortunately, mental stamina is going to be your best friend and will help you cope. I know how it feels to dread going into work and feeling the seconds ticking by every day. Hang in there though, hopefully better things will be coming your way.

 

[Stiman]

I feel the same way. I put in my application last Tuesday and the first couple days after were horrible. I was loosing my mind haha.

But now a week has gone by and I feel better. I try and just focus on work while at work. I also don't think about how long the whole process will take, I think only about the very next step, and how (hopefully) it's just a month of so away.

And of course, I work on PT as much as I can.

Good luck!

 

[Teager]

Thanks for the input, bud. Right now my mind is exactly at that "Man, this blows" phase. I've got plenty of things to keep my mind occupied at home, but sitting in that chair listening to the same idiots drone on about stuff they don't understand and then holding their hands through extremely simple tasks is making me lose brain cells, I swear.

I can think of a few goals I can reach as soon as I finish my shift, though! But I hear you, I've got a few things for the long term I can try putting my mind to beyond the immediate relief of getting through work. Cheers buddy!

I think this is a common thing that happens in every work place and yes it happens in the CAF too. You will listen to people drone on about things they may not understand, and yes there will be certain people that you have to be on top of to get simple things done especially if your in a leadership role. Maybe take your current situation as a learning curve so if it ever happens in the CAF you'll know how to handle it. Get creative with things in the CAF I find that when your stuck bored or doing something very dry theres always a guy that cracks some jokes and lightens the mood and makes it much easier to get through that task.