Anyone else hate their job ?
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I work in the insurance industry dealing with bodily injury claims and I’m kind of finished with it. I’ve worked there for just under a year and although the company/people are good the job just isn’t my cup of tea.
I’m in my early 30s and have been working in insurance for the last 6 years. I switched to this company as my previous company were making redundancies. I get good feedback from my manager and peers about performance but although I’m grateful my heart just isn’t in it.
I need a change and something new to work on. Recently I’ve decided that I am done with the claims side of things and would potentially look for an analyst role. I like getting involved in projects to do with the customers journey and looking at data/feedback to innovate.
I have kind of accepted that my “career” isn’t at a level which I’m happy with and have decided (perhaps this is naive and stupid) that I’m not bother about a career at this time. I feel like I want to move around a couple of different roles in the hope that finally I’ll fall into something which I’ll enjoy.
I have spoken to a couple of recruiters recently but all say the same thing “oh you’ve only been in this role for less than a year”. I was beginning to feel trapped but then realised it’s because they probably see me as having no commitment.
Back in the office tomorrow and really cannot be bothered
I suppose the reason I’m starting this thread is to learn from others who have had similar experiences at certain points and how they combatted this.
I should add I’m a new father and have a great wife who supports everything I do. She knows my situation and is on side.
I’m in my early 30s and have been working in insurance for the last 6 years. I switched to this company as my previous company were making redundancies. I get good feedback from my manager and peers about performance but although I’m grateful my heart just isn’t in it.
I need a change and something new to work on. Recently I’ve decided that I am done with the claims side of things and would potentially look for an analyst role. I like getting involved in projects to do with the customers journey and looking at data/feedback to innovate.
I have kind of accepted that my “career” isn’t at a level which I’m happy with and have decided (perhaps this is naive and stupid) that I’m not bother about a career at this time. I feel like I want to move around a couple of different roles in the hope that finally I’ll fall into something which I’ll enjoy.
I have spoken to a couple of recruiters recently but all say the same thing “oh you’ve only been in this role for less than a year”. I was beginning to feel trapped but then realised it’s because they probably see me as having no commitment.
Back in the office tomorrow and really cannot be bothered
I suppose the reason I’m starting this thread is to learn from others who have had similar experiences at certain points and how they combatted this.
I should add I’m a new father and have a great wife who supports everything I do. She knows my situation and is on side.
I have been in a similar position as you and feel for you as it’s not east
Your still young so have plenty of time on your side
I think it’s about keeping going - keep looking for a new job, stay open minded about transferable skills, industry and specific role
Lots of people need to pivot careers now and it’s not as linear as it used to be
Your still young so have plenty of time on your side
I think it’s about keeping going - keep looking for a new job, stay open minded about transferable skills, industry and specific role
Lots of people need to pivot careers now and it’s not as linear as it used to be
Harry you Potter said:
I work in the insurance industry dealing with bodily injury claims and I’m kind of finished with it. I’ve worked there for just under a year and although the company/people are good the job just isn’t my cup of tea.
I have dealt with insurance claims for over thirty years working for Lloyds brokers. Which part is causing you problems, is it the policy/wordings side or the type of claims. Bodily injury claims can be difficult to deal with, in the past I have dealt with medical malpractice, clinical trials, end of life claims etc and its not easy reading some of the reports. I used to work next to a bloodstock team and had to review one of their files, it was a horse that panicked in a horse box and ripped half its face off, the photos were not nice. If its the type of claims that is the issue maybe look around and see what is out there. For the last sixteen years I dealt with mainly jewellery and fine art claims worldwide. Very interesting, especially the art as it more about restoring and repairing rather than just replacement.
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Harry you Potter said:
I work in the insurance industry dealing with bodily injury claims and I’m kind of finished with it. I’ve worked there for just under a year and although the company/people are good the job just isn’t my cup of tea.
I’m in my early 30s and have been working in insurance for the last 6 years. I switched to this company as my previous company were making redundancies. I get good feedback from my manager and peers about performance but although I’m grateful my heart just isn’t in it.
I need a change and something new to work on. Recently I’ve decided that I am done with the claims side of things and would potentially look for an analyst role. I like getting involved in projects to do with the customers journey and looking at data/feedback to innovate.
I have kind of accepted that my “career” isn’t at a level which I’m happy with and have decided (perhaps this is naive and stupid) that I’m not bother about a career at this time. I feel like I want to move around a couple of different roles in the hope that finally I’ll fall into something which I’ll enjoy.
I have spoken to a couple of recruiters recently but all say the same thing “oh you’ve only been in this role for less than a year”. I was beginning to feel trapped but then realised it’s because they probably see me as having no commitment.
Back in the office tomorrow and really cannot be bothered
I suppose the reason I’m starting this thread is to learn from others who have had similar experiences at certain points and how they combatted this.
I should add I’m a new father and have a great wife who supports everything I do. She knows my situation and is on side.
As someone who's worked in a law firm for the last 26 years, dealing with injury claims ranging from minor small claims up to the severest injuries you could possibly imagine, I agree that it could become monotonous if you're not invested in it. I assume you have 100's of claims on your case list and they're all very much the same? I’m in my early 30s and have been working in insurance for the last 6 years. I switched to this company as my previous company were making redundancies. I get good feedback from my manager and peers about performance but although I’m grateful my heart just isn’t in it.
I need a change and something new to work on. Recently I’ve decided that I am done with the claims side of things and would potentially look for an analyst role. I like getting involved in projects to do with the customers journey and looking at data/feedback to innovate.
I have kind of accepted that my “career” isn’t at a level which I’m happy with and have decided (perhaps this is naive and stupid) that I’m not bother about a career at this time. I feel like I want to move around a couple of different roles in the hope that finally I’ll fall into something which I’ll enjoy.
I have spoken to a couple of recruiters recently but all say the same thing “oh you’ve only been in this role for less than a year”. I was beginning to feel trapped but then realised it’s because they probably see me as having no commitment.
Back in the office tomorrow and really cannot be bothered
I suppose the reason I’m starting this thread is to learn from others who have had similar experiences at certain points and how they combatted this.
I should add I’m a new father and have a great wife who supports everything I do. She knows my situation and is on side.
How about seeing if you can move into underwriting, or claims investigations, or loss adjusting - something which you can move seamlessly into from the work you currently do, possibly with the same company? That way you can expand on your experience and hopefully find something you're better suited to.
15 years in claims now - first 5 years more operational, then transitioned into supply chain, client development and most recently (6 years) business development. All still in the claims space.
I have felt like this at times - claims operations can be challenging. Do you have the ability to experience other aspects of the industry on the periphery? Either supplier management / procurement if you are insurer based or client management if supplier based? Projects or data also worth considering, but typically more exposed to role security (first areas culled during cost cutting!).
The joy of going down these routes is significantly increased responsibility, flexibility and ultimately financial rewards. They allow travel, raising your profile and visiting events. Less day-to-day, more access to wider variety. Hard work needed of course, but also much better financial opportunities.
And places you in a good position for more senior positions in the future - negotiating fees, contracts, relationship management, business acumen - all skills needed for director/board level positions.
I have felt like this at times - claims operations can be challenging. Do you have the ability to experience other aspects of the industry on the periphery? Either supplier management / procurement if you are insurer based or client management if supplier based? Projects or data also worth considering, but typically more exposed to role security (first areas culled during cost cutting!).
The joy of going down these routes is significantly increased responsibility, flexibility and ultimately financial rewards. They allow travel, raising your profile and visiting events. Less day-to-day, more access to wider variety. Hard work needed of course, but also much better financial opportunities.
And places you in a good position for more senior positions in the future - negotiating fees, contracts, relationship management, business acumen - all skills needed for director/board level positions.
BGARK said:
If you sit at a computer pressing buttons, AI will replace you very soon.
Become a plumber or learn a trade.
Does that apply to everyone who sits at a computer clicking buttons? Or just insurance people? I keep reading about how AI is going to replace me next week but every Monday here I am, still pissed off that not even AI wants to do my job Become a plumber or learn a trade.
BGARK said:
Cotty said:
I don't believe that is the case. Especially with specialist insurances, claims are not always black or white.
I believe its the case. Test it, I would be happy to run a scenario if anyone could share?Have you thought about insurance broking? The skills would easily be transferrable and the amount of brokers who have absolutely no idea how an insurance policy operates is frightening (a skill I presume you have dealing with claims).
I've worked in insurance since I tumbled out of A levels with terrible grades and a strong desire to spend my spare time in sweaty clubs off my face. In my mind specialism is the key, and you can be paid fairly handsomely and do a fair bit of travel to boot, so perhaps it is an industry worth sticking with.
I've worked in insurance since I tumbled out of A levels with terrible grades and a strong desire to spend my spare time in sweaty clubs off my face. In my mind specialism is the key, and you can be paid fairly handsomely and do a fair bit of travel to boot, so perhaps it is an industry worth sticking with.
I hate my job, I work in IT and have done for over 30 years. I can't stand it, I hate having to keep abreast of stuff all the time. I hate the meetings, the staff, new best practices and conferences, I hate the sales pitches and constant town halls. I just flippin hate it all!!! If I could find something that would pay me what I get now without ever having to look at another computer I'd be gone in a heartbeat.
At least I'm 15 years out from retirement, if I last that long.
You're not alone.
At least I'm 15 years out from retirement, if I last that long.
You're not alone.
geeks said:
BGARK said:
If you sit at a computer pressing buttons, AI will replace you very soon.
Become a plumber or learn a trade.
Does that apply to everyone who sits at a computer clicking buttons? Or just insurance people? I keep reading about how AI is going to replace me next week but every Monday here I am, still pissed off that not even AI wants to do my job Become a plumber or learn a trade.
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