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TerriME · 36-40, F
I almost did at my first job right out of college because it was an absolute nightmare. Not only were people stabbing each other in the back but I was constantly being thrown under the bus by my boss for things that were her shortcomings, even in front of the president of the company. The worst thing , though, is that my co-workers and boss constantly picked on me and teased me because of my disability (I have Cerebral Palsy), how I talked, the interests I had, even how many commas I used when writing. Almost anything they could turn against me. In hindsight I should have sued the company but I was just so happy to land another job and get out. (And I live in a small town that is not flush with opportunities for a web designer.)
Even though I'm "grown up" now and have many more responsibilities, I would still quit if my current job ever got that bad. While quitting and not having income has stress of its own, you do have to consider what kind of mental anguish you can take.
Even though I'm "grown up" now and have many more responsibilities, I would still quit if my current job ever got that bad. While quitting and not having income has stress of its own, you do have to consider what kind of mental anguish you can take.
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Newandimproved · 70-79, M
When I was at an unbearable job, I was able to limit my hours every day so that I could get in, do my work, and leave. But, I had also found a part time night job back then, to make up some of my income I was losing at the initial job. That night job lead to a full time position elsewhere in that area, and I left the other two jobs for good.
CheshireCatalyst · 41-45, M
CheshireCatalyst · 41-45, M
What do you do? / What do you want to do?
maybesomeday · 31-35, F
Summergirly · 26-30, F
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Summergirly · 26-30, F
Summergirly · 26-30, F
I've wanted to quit mine many times but they pay me $11.50 per hour and at any other job they've paid me $9.60 because that's minimum wage so😬 Also it's going up to 13.50 if I go through with host training but I just can't imagine spending any more time there than I already do
maybesomeday · 31-35, F
@TheFlowerThatBloomsInAdversity: At least you get the hours and the money. I barely even get that. :|
Summergirly · 26-30, F
get another job and work both then? That's what I did for a year but then I quit both and went to my current place
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testbutton · 51-55, M
no way. get a new job first. it's easier to get a new job when you have your old job.
testbutton · 51-55, M
it IS better to look for a new job when you have a job instead of being unemployed. think of it from the potential employers point of view. would you rather hire someone who is working or someone who can't hold onto a job? you are a much better option for the new company when you are working.
maybesomeday · 31-35, F
@testbutton: A fair point, but that scenario can't exist if a job opportunity doesn't exist. There's no spots open in any area where I live.
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CuTiePi · F
that's why I think you should wait it out ...good luck.
TrunkZ · 56-60, M
Not unless you have the resources to survive until you find a new job.
Transformedandevolved · 26-30, M
I will seek a spiritual path and see where things are going.
BlueRaine · 51-55, F
At this age yes. Years ago no.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
If I had money or a plan. Otherwise, what else?
Maybe I'd just travel around.
Maybe I'd just travel around.
maybesomeday · 31-35, F
I'd choose travelling if only I had the money. Money is tight even with a damn job, so it seems kind of pointless.
Summergirly · 26-30, F
maybesomeday · 31-35, F
@TheFlowerThatBloomsInAdversity: True. My savings can only go so far without a job. Once that runs out, I'm screwed.
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