Quitting your job

Heh. It is Monday lunchtime and I already feel like walking out and never coming back.

I have just had an argument with a recruitment manager. Not yelling, just snappy because she forgot to check my schedule in Outlook or ask times I am available a couple of nights this week, and booked heaps of interviews that I cannot logistically do.

I am tired, grumpy, and crying at my desk.

I don't want to be at work, I want to be at home in bed, and I am just SICK of so many hours, I am SICK of stressing about not getting everything done.

I want to write my resignation and tell them to all get screwed.

I am not the only one under pressure here so it's not just me being a drama queen. But today I just can't take it.

I am posting this in General because ... I don't know. Probably wrong place.

I just want to know how you get over these days, or do you just go bugger it and find something else to do that preferably allows you to have a life.

I am just so frustrated

Ugh. I'm sorry you're going through this. I got to that point in my previous job. I felt like that so many days, but I couldn't financially afford to just quit... although I was so tempted to tell everyone to get stuffed and just walk out the door.

Instead, I started looking for a new job. Once I started looking at my options and sending out resumes, the stress at work didn't bother me as much. I felt like I had a bit more control over my life because I knew it was only a matter of time before I found a way out of there. It took two months, but I found a new (much more enjoyable) job with a 30% pay increase. By the time I was ready to resign, I was able to write a very professional, respectful resignation letter. I no longer felt the need to tell everyone off, because they didn't matter to me anymore. I was about to be free from that situation. So, I had a nice, professional exit interview with my former boss, she wished me well and I will have a good reference from that job. I didn't have to burn any bridges and I felt like I was taking back some control over my own life. Updating your resume and taking a look at other options can be very empowering when you're in a job that's making you miserable.

See, I love the variety in my job, I like who I work with, I like the work, I know there are HEAPS of opportunities. And I'm supposed to be looking at overseas placements pretty soon.

But I just feel like I am going to explode today. I can't concentrate on my work and I feel like I am getting behind ... And tonight I have to work till 10pm (focus group for stupid biosecurity project).

I have just politely said 'No one checked that I was available Tues and Thurs nights as well (we are always asked availability during fieldwork weeks) so if I do one of these nights I will be leaving early on Friday afternoon'.

I still just feel like chucking it all in. blllalallaalhghghghg.

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drunksunflower said:
See, I love the variety in my job, I like who I work with, I like the work, I know there are HEAPS of opportunities. And I'm supposed to be looking at overseas placements pretty soon.

But I just feel like I am going to explode today. I can't concentrate on my work and I feel like I am getting behind ... And tonight I have to work till 10pm (focus group for stupid biosecurity project).

I have just politely said 'No one checked that I was available Tues and Thurs nights as well (we are always asked availability during fieldwork weeks) so if I do one of these nights I will be leaving early on Friday afternoon'.

I still just feel like chucking it all in. blllalallaalhghghghg.

And it is only going to get worse, and I am just sick of feeling like I may as well be pushing the proverbial up hill in terms of how much I am getting one

*cries*.

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And I can't even modify a post successfully.

heh.

Well i managed to screw up again

Had someone bust into my office without knocking and go OH MY GOD WHAT'S WRONG.

i am outta here.

I was feeling the EXACT same way recently. I enjoyed my co-workers and my job, but the higher-ups were driving me crazy.
I ended up turning in a 2 weeks notice and I my last day was April 10th. I have not found another job, in fact I am relishing the fact that I don't have to answer to anyone right now.
I am planning on finding something else, but am glad that I have some savings to play with.
If you don't have anything saved, I would wait til you find another job.
If you are OK financially, then I would say think about your options and don't make a rash decision.
You might need the recommendations from others in your work place.
One thing I noticed, when I turned in my two weeks notice, they were begging me to stay. At that point, I told them that I was not willing to stay. It felt really good to know that I was valued, but also made me think that they are really going to be screwed when I leave!
Anyways, good luck with whatever decision you choose.

I wish I had a job to quit.

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Wants2Fly said:
I wish I had a job to quit.

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Maybe I wish I didn't have a job to quit ...

Never happy with what we have huh?