I have experienced this also. Once you have been a position for so long employers do not like to promote for fear they will lose you in that position. Sometimes quitting and moving on is the smart thing to do. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Hey Steve, Just following up with your since your last post. Any updates on your job hunting status. You seem to be a highly qualified candidate in a demanding industry. Let us know how we can help. Take care.

Don’t dwell on the past because it’s just that… The Past. Not much you can do differently about that experience now except learn from it. I would advise you to never leave or resign a job without having another one. Taking into consideration your safety and well being of course. Management's decision to sabotage your advancement because they can’t replace you is not a good enough excuse to keep you from moving forward in your career. Did you work as a temp for 3 years? I’ve done temp work before and that’s very long time on an assignment without a permanent role offer. You might have to start over again, entry level, with another agency or organization currently hiring. Build a solid resume, network, and be aggressive with your job search. The average time in between jobs is 3-6 months so don’t be surprised if you don’t land that ideal job right away.

Employers ask for the degree you took time and spent money to get. The company you worked for under appreciated and poorly compensated you. If you didn't get feedback on the in house auditor position could you have gone directly to your interviewer for feedback? A simple yes or no would have been the courteous and professional thing to do on their part. Your manager should have had no influence on the new position at all unless it was to say what a great employee you are. Calling in sick isn't the best idea but put it this way, if you work full time for a place that you are not happy you have to take some kind of time to change the situation. Accumulated personal, vacation, sick time, FMLA or medical leaves are your options when working. You were very generous giving three weeks notice. What I have learned is if you are in a non managerial role one week's notice is the new acceptable norm. I have experienced the turn around time for jobs in demand is about a month. Phone interview, panel interview, offer letter, acceptance with negotiation, pre-employment medical exam, orientation then official start date. You are coming up on that time frame! I wish you the best of luck and every happiness in your new position.

Hi Steve. I agree with Alicia that the recruiter gave you terrible advice. In the future, keep in mind there are ways to schedule interviews without calling in sick several times a week. At this point, I would make sure you've developed a convincing explanation of why you left your last position. Remember to be as positive as possible about your last opportunity when interviewing for new ones. Your interviewers will want to know why you voluntarily resigned from your last position without securing a new one. If you are looking for positions that are a step up from your last one, you will want to make sure your resume highlights advanced skills and experience you earned in your last position. The goal is to develop and acquire as many valuable skills and experience as you can in order to qualify for more advanced positions. A degree alone will not get you the interview. Make sure you include on your resume specific ways in which you achieved results in your last position. Did you save the company money? Did you initiate a new program or service that generated revenue? Did you help the company achieve efficiencies through a new process you created? Include as many stats as you can to prove the value you contributed to your last employer. Finally, keep in mind that in many companies there is no defined track for advancement. Many times you create your own track by adding value to your current position, focusing on driving the company's strategic goals and demonstrating you can be both a team player and leader. The more you can demonstrate these skills, the more likely a company will promote you or even create a new role for you. Use this situation as a learning experience and move forward in your job search. Good luck!

Hi Steve, Thanks for posting on Jobcase! I'm sorry things weren't working out at your last employer. I did do a quick search in your area and found these accounting jobs that might be helpful for you. Take a look and feel free to apply for any you're interested in.

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I cannot believe the recruiter suggested that to you. They gave you very poor advice