I want to quit my job.

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I have two jobs, however, one of them is becoming too daunting/arduous to cope with, thus, I have reached a point where I can't see going to work, tomorrow (which is actually, today), or, ever, again. My previous manager has been replaced with someone who is trying to get me to quit. It has been absolutely, hellish at work, this week, and I am ready to give in. My brain is exhausted and my mind is spent. I cannot fathom giving notice, or having to spend another several days, there. I am just done. I'd like to write, further,, but, I am too tired. Just venting, I suppose. Thanks for listening/reading.

Last edited by Britte on 02 Aug 2017, 10:30 am, edited 1 time in total.

It may seem a little paradoxical. But if this job is something that will definitely cause long term stress, thus long term recovery one should maybe think about the other option of shorter term stress via sending in ones resignation... Something i have hated to do in the past but felt immense relief afterwards! If struggling for cash can one maybe find an alternative job if available then hand in notice for the job you dont like?

Just a thought... Best of luck!

Thank you. Since writing, previously, I devised a plan to leave, without losing my health insurance/while purchasing my own, and save my reputation and what not, in the process. Indeed, I shall be giving my notice, this week. I have another job, as a draftsperson for an architect, and he has, recently, begaun working on a few additional projects that he can use my help with. If it turns out it isn't enough work for me, financially speaking, I have some other ways I may be able to compensate. I wish to start my own, small business, as I had done in the past. I am more motivated now, than ever, due to the goings on at the job Ive made reference to. Who knows. Thanks, again, for your input !

Yes, working in crappy jobs for crappy people can be a good motivator for an entrepreneur... Too many employers out there that dont have second thoughts about treating their staff like some invasive bacterium ... There will always be the power trippers. Try not to let it get to you by realising you are not on your own with what you have experienced....
and you're welcome.

You say you have two jobs.

Is the job you want to quit the "main" one?

Can you just get health insurance from the "second" job?

Are you still doing architecture, Britt?

Sorry, I neglected to return, here. In response to your question, I am not an architect, per se, but, my background is in design, and I work for an architect. I have, also, designed and built furniture, and made a business of it, for several years, but, it was hard for me to keep it going in the end.

Yes, my main job is in fact, the job I am going to quit. and, no - health insurance is not obtainable through my other employer. Thank you for your inquiry, and your suggestion, kraftiekortie!

You're in California. Can't you go on "Medi-Cal" if your income is low enough?

I feel bad that your situation at your main job is untenable.

No. Right now, I am still healing from negative effects of an antibiotic I took, so, I need my PPO insurance, more than ever, as I am getting various care that I don't think Medicare would cover. Plus, I'm not sure I'd qualify for medicare, because I will still need to make enough money to survive, and in this area, that would be over the limit to qualify. I do go through periods where I feel like I can't go on working any longer, and I am going through such a period, at this juncture, but, I'm trying to hold it together, at least for a while, longer. I'll be seeing my psychologist next week. Hopefully she will help me put things into better perspective, as Im flailing somewhat more, than ever. Perhaps my time as a working person is coming to an end. Although, I still have more good days than difficult days. I'd like to just sew and bake all day, and sell what I create, for a living. I have been thinking of ways I could make it come to fruition. I have a hard time executing endeavors, these days, which is triping me up. I am all over the place, now. Thanks, again, for sharing your thoughts.

oh, shoot! Hang in there gal! Get out in the water

^We're experiencing unusual, monsoonal whether, here, so, I've been in the water, more than I had been in ages, merely to get relief, as I do not fair well in the heat/humidity, and, it's been 85/90 degrees, at the beach. Yikes.

Off to work, now. Thank you, both, for your positive words of encouragement.

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ahh, that time of year now... Well take good care of yourself Britte. You have many friends here. So please try not to ever feel alone! Keep swimming

You seem like a sensible person---and have "covered all your bases."

Have you got about six months worth of savings, Britte? That would be ideal--since there is always risk when you start your own business.

You live in a nice spot, and it's probably rather expensive. That's why I'm speaking of the savings.

I sort of hope you don't quit the job---but if you have to, you have to.

I thought you lived somewhere in Central or Northern California. Most of the area is very nice.

Obviously, I don't know which particular "spot" you live in.

I should have worded my response better; forgive me?

I'm sorry for upsetting you......

I echo 1Biggles1 thoughts Britte , as long as your here you will never truly be alone , I know we may just seem like words on a page but there's a lot of love and caring on the site