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I asked to go down in hours at my bookstore/publisher job

I was grateful for the job, and have learned a lot from the owner but she is really hard to work for. She is mean, she snaps, she shoots the messenger (me) and everything is always my fault.

With my new manager job, I don't really have the time (it's more about brain space) to do as many tasks at that job and also remain competent enough to continue being a good employee at either. Not to mention the other jobs I do.

When I asked her if I could have less hours, she said no.

So I guess I am just meant to quit, then?

I want to give my two weeks but I am intimidated by her, and I feel guilty that I take care of all of her tech and computer stuff and she doesn't know how, so if I leave, it'll be really stressful for her.

And I'm afraid she'll badmouth me to other people and we live in a small city.

I need to do what's best for me but I am being a wimp.
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BillyMack · 46-50, M
You have to look out for yourself. Is this someone you’d want to have on your side? If she’s as mean to others, then maybe she isn’t the best person to have as a reference.

If you’re concerned about leaving her high and dry, maybe there is someone there you could train up to be a replacement?
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BillyMack · 46-50, M
@caccoon sooo… she’s made her bed.

You don’t owe her anything at this point and the fact that you’re doing so well at the manager job will show you have the capacity to be a solid worker.

Any comments from her will just be noise.

Good luck, but advocating for yourself will be important.
caccoon · 36-40
@BillyMack I don't think I'll have to say much, people will know. She is notorious for being a b-word