[indigo1015]

I have made the decision to quit my job. I am terrified as I still don’t have a new one lined up yet. But this past week gave me a lot to think about. For three days I was out sick with norovirus (which I wouldn’t wish on anyone), and when I wasn’t retching and vomiting into the toilet, I thought about it a lot. My mom says, “Maybe give it another week and see how you feel…?” Another week will make no difference at this point. I need to do this. It’s become intolerable for me. I’ve said everything I could possibly say. I do have a little money saved up, not a lot, but hopefully I will be able to find something at the school where I’m taking my jewelry course. I’m meeting twice a month with a career counselor. I turned 39 today— I know that’s not terribly old, but why wait? Time is a precious commodity. I will not spend another day being miserable and being worn to a frazzle in a job where I am expendable. I will not do this anymore. I don’t know what the future holds, but I cannot and will not stay in pharmacy anymore. Happy Birthday to me.

[NovaBlaze]

Happy birthday to you!

I hope you’ve fully recovered from Norovirus - it’s just horrendous.

I’ve been in your situation myself, and quit my job before I actually wound up having a breakdown. It worked out for the best in the long run. Your situation sounds thoroughly miserable, and I hope you are able to find a new role quickly.

Jeff.

[divine1966]

Happy birthday! You seem to outgrow pharmacy jobs and they just make you miserable. Career counselor might help with ideas. I hope you feel better. Nora virus has been going around and it’s awful

[indigo1015]

Originally Posted by divine1966

Happy birthday! You seem to outgrow pharmacy jobs and they just make you miserable. Career counselor might help with ideas. I hope you feel better. Nora virus has been going around and it’s awful

The career counselor has been very helpful so far— I’ve worked in enough various pharmacy settings to realize that this is wrong for me, period. Switching to a new pharmacy will not help. It will not change anything. I’ve tried it before and it hasn’t.

[indigo1015]

Thank you both for the birthday wishes and the vote of confidence— I may have a new job lined up, but it’s not certain yet. I submitted my resignation this morning. I feel a little guilty and a bit apprehensive, but i also feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest. I feel the way I felt back in December when they told me they were not hiring on any temps at the other job. That says something to me. I will stay optimistic and will use this time to look for new jobs, excel in my class, and improve my physical and emotional health.