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Posted by med_empowered on April 22, 2008, at 17:13:35
I'm at what I consider to be quite possibly the worst, most dead-end job in the world. My parents can support me during a job hunt (I'm living at home anyway, post-breakdown), but I feel lame about that. Still: my job sucks. One of my parents says to quit. The pay isn't good, the commute is pretty far, and...it sucks, it sucks, it sucks. Is there something to be said for sticking it out? It also makes me feel crazy, and I think I might get fired anyway.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2008, at 19:58:31
In reply to Job: should I stay or should I go?, posted by med_empowered on April 22, 2008, at 17:13:35
Hi med. Sorry about the job. If you're hating it and family is supportive, costs of gas and mental status not good I'd quit. That's just me. Love Phillipa
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 22, 2008, at 20:09:35
In reply to Job: should I stay or should I go?, posted by med_empowered on April 22, 2008, at 17:13:35
Stick it out until you find a better job.
MB
Posted by TexasChic on April 22, 2008, at 21:39:52
In reply to Re: Job: should I stay or should I go? » med_empowered, posted by MidnightBlue on April 22, 2008, at 20:09:35
Well, only you know whether this job is truly intolerable or not. And some of them are (believe me, I know!). If its effecting your health - mentally and/or physically, and you would have a better chance finding another job without it, AND you have a support system in your parents, then get out. I would take into account how difficult living off your parents might be though, sometimes that can be even more stressful!
Whatever you decide, from now on you should make it your new full time job to find that better job. Do you have any idea what you would like to do? Do you have any type of training? Are you interested in going to school? Let us know, we may have some ideas for you. In the mean time, good luck and hang in there. I know what its like to hate your job! But you can find a way out if you dedicate yourself to it.
-T
Posted by obsidian on April 22, 2008, at 21:46:32
In reply to Job: should I stay or should I go?, posted by med_empowered on April 22, 2008, at 17:13:35
sounds miserable, I say QUIT!
you will still have food and shelter until you find another one.
be well,
sid
Posted by med_empowered on April 22, 2008, at 23:06:05
In reply to Re: Job: should I stay or should I go? » med_empowered, posted by obsidian on April 22, 2008, at 21:46:32
im in the fortunate position of being supported, having insurance+food+shelter, AND (most importantly), I'm headed back to school this Fall. So...I can and will quit, it just kind of sucks in terms of self-respect b/c I wanted to make a go of this.
Thanks for all the input.
Posted by slinky on April 23, 2008, at 20:29:05
In reply to i think im quitting..., posted by med_empowered on April 22, 2008, at 23:06:05
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