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If I don't have Christmas off at my job, I'll just quit the Friday before, even if I don't have anything else lined up by then. This job is driving me insane and I don't know how much longer I can keep doing it. I don't even know if I can make it TO Christmas, let alone work all through it.

Everyone please tell me this is a bad idea I'm the kind of person who, once I get an idea into my mind, have trouble letting go of it even if I know it's a bad idea.

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7 minutes ago, Athena Ninety-two said:

If I don't have Christmas off at my job, I'll just quit the Friday before, even if I don't have anything else lined up by then. This job is driving me insane and I don't know how much longer I can keep doing it. I don't even know if I can make it TO Christmas, let alone work all through it.

Everyone please tell me this is a bad idea I'm the kind of person who, once I get an idea into my mind, have trouble letting go of it even if I know it's a bad idea.

if you quit, just make sure you covered your bases.

if you never want to work there again, in a different department or position, or you are sure that its not just a bad taste in your mouth and you will get over it,

or a lot of other things. i have been tired enough to quit a lot of times, i quit a lot of times,

BUT WILL YOU LOOK BACK AND SAY, "I DID THE RIGHT THING!" thats really the only important part, and maybe your reputation,

but if you never want to work for them in any

capacity ever again, then i'm sure you dont need me telling you, but yes it is alright to quit, sometimes.  dont cut yourself short. 

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3 minutes ago, Vamped said:

If you had something else lined up I would say yea fuck 'em

 

 

but if you don't 

 

Thats a bad idea 

Once I get another offer I plan on trying to start ASAP. Like if I get an offer on a Wednesday I'll tell them I can start that following Monday and tell my job Friday will be my last day. Schedules are made a month in advance anyway so I don't see the difference in giving 2 weeks vs 2 days.

I know it's bad but this job is so bad for my mental health right now.

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Just now, God-Says-No said:

its actually a good idea...

if it ruins your mental health then it will start affecting your physical health and over all life aspirations

I dont think she wants to spiral into homelessness and prostitution though 

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1 minute ago, Athena Ninety-two said:

Once I get another offer I plan on trying to start ASAP. Like if I get an offer on a Wednesday I'll tell them I can start that following Monday and tell my job Friday will be my last day. Schedules are made a month in advance anyway so I don't see the difference in giving 2 weeks vs 2 days.

I know it's bad but this job is so bad for my mental health right now.

Just make sure you can secure another spot is all I'm saying 

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1 minute ago, mumbojummie13 said:

if you quit, just make sure you covered your bases.

if you never want to work there again, in a different department or position, or you are sure that its not just a bad taste in your mouth and you will get over it,

or a lot of other things. i have been tired enough to quit a lot of times, i quit a lot of times,

BUT WILL YOU LOOK BACK AND SAY, "I DID THE RIGHT THING!" thats really the only important part, and maybe your reputation,

but if you never want to work for them in any

capacity ever again, then i'm sure you dont need me telling you, but yes it is alright to quit, sometimes.  dont cut yourself short. 

I don't think I could ever see myself working at this location again. Too much petty shit, even among the administrative staff. It's for the state department of DD though, which I could see myself working for again somewhere else. 

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3 minutes ago, God-Says-No said:

its actually a good idea...

if it ruins your mental health then it will start affecting your physical health and over all life aspirations

I mean, "good idea" is a bit of a stretch. Like my mental health is important but it's not like I feel the need to check myself into the nearest psych ward right now.

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Doing so without seriously understanding how long you could survive unemployed, without having a well-thought out and ready to go course of action to obtain a new job, and without the willingness to commit all effort to said plan would be quite terrible.

Doing so with those things would be less bad, but still highly reckless. 

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Just now, Kweerie said:

Doing so without seriously understanding how long you could survive unemployed, without having a well-thought out and ready to go course of action to obtain a new job, and without the willingness to commit all effort to said plan would be quite terrible.

Doing so with those things would be less bad, but still highly reckless. 

I couldn't survive for long. I don't have much in savings and while my parents may be willing to help a little bit, I doubt they'd be willing to pay 100% of my expenses while I looked for a job, especially after quitting one voluntarily.

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1 minute ago, Kudasai said:

Yeah I just realized that, I can't even think straight I'm so goddamn tired

Google says you still can but only if you have cause and "made the employer aware and gave them sufficient opportunity to correct it". Like the main thing I hate about this job is the shitty hours/days that I have to work but being a residential facility those kinds of hours are inherent to the job. Can't really do anything about it.

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Just now, Naraku4656 said:

you could work two shittier jobs until something else comes up. or be a security guard for like a parking lot or something

What is the point? You do all that work and still can't afford a pack of ramen noodles. 

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2 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said:

you could work two shittier jobs until something else comes up. or be a security guard for like a parking lot or something

I've considered doing that but there's two problems: 1. I'd prefer something where I get most weekends and holidays off and don't have to work evenings since that's what I hate most about my job now. That's not always easy to find. And then 2. Having to wonder if I should just leave a gap in my resume or put some shitty job on there.

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1 minute ago, Athena Ninety-two said:

I've considered doing that but there's two problems: 1. I'd prefer something where I get most weekends and holidays off and don't have to work evenings since that's what I hate most about my job now. That's not always easy to find. And then 2. Having to wonder if I should just leave a gap in my resume or put some shitty job on there.

a shitty job is better than a gap. trust me, you think it's hard to find something now it's 10x harder when you have a gap

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Just now, fuggnificent said:

re do your resume and do mock interviews if u have irl family because its been like over 3 months

My resume has been getting me enough of a response I think it's just the interviews I'm having trouble with.

It's been like 2 months since I've been really actively searching. I've been unhappy in this job for way longer but until 2 months ago I was just kind of casually sending out an application here and here.

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1. You aren't human debris.

2. It is a crappy job with crappy hours, but you aren't the newest person anymore, so it might improve as you get closer to your one year mark.

3. Quitting around the holidays is a crap move and a great way to end up homeless by New Years, especially if your lease is up and you aren't employed.

5. Listening to Fuggs is always a bad idea.

6. Quitting your job around Christmas is the kind of thing Fuggs would recommend.

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4 minutes ago, Athena Ninety-two said:

My resume has been getting me enough of a response I think it's just the interviews I'm having trouble with.

It's been like 2 months since I've been really actively searching. I've been unhappy in this job for way longer but until 2 months ago I was just kind of casually sending out an application here and here.

work on your interview skills. glassdoor even has a lot of interview questions . i flubbed up my blue cross blue shield panel interview and still got hired..so dont be too nervous. relax. and ask questions to make it hit home that u care abt the job. when they ask u why u leaving yer current job i hope u arent telling them how much u hate it or your schedule

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Just now, Ginguy said:

1. You aren't human debris.

2. It is a crappy job with crappy hours, but you aren't the newest person anymore, so it might improve as you get closer to your one year mark.

3. Quitting around the holidays is a crap move and a great way to end up homeless by New Years, especially if your lease is up and you aren't employed.

5. Listening to Fuggs is always a bad idea.

6. Quitting your job around Christmas is the kind of thing Fuggs would recommend.

ive never quit a job around xmas. i usually quit in oct but you bet your ass i have a new job in less than 30 days.

also i have a great job , off weekends and holidays and i have a day shift so fuck u

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1 minute ago, Ginguy said:

1. You aren't human debris.

2. It is a crappy job with crappy hours, but you aren't the newest person anymore, so it might improve as you get closer to your one year mark.

3. Quitting around the holidays is a crap move and a great way to end up homeless by New Years, especially if your lease is up and you aren't employed.

5. Listening to Fuggs is always a bad idea.

6. Quitting your job around Christmas is the kind of thing Fuggs would recommend.

I mean I'm on 2nd shift and don't know how long it will be until I can get a chance to move to 1st. Could be awhile, so my hours aren't getting better any time soon. I will always have to work most weekends; everyone here does. Everyone has to work most holidays, as well. My lease isn't up for awhile.

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Just now, fuggnificent said:

good. my 3rd exam got pushed back another day so its even more possible ill get 100% and get off @5pm (schedule im fighting for)

I have to rake leaves tomorrow. Then my mom is gonna take me food shopping xD

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Just now, Athena Ninety-two said:

I mean I'm on 2nd shift and don't know how long it will be until I can get a chance to move to 1st. Could be awhile, so my hours aren't getting better any time soon. I will always have to work most weekends; everyone here does. Everyone has to work most holidays, as well. My lease isn't up for awhile.

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Just now, fuggnificent said:

yeah. u know u can get a live lobster on stamps? it so tempting but i havent done it yet lol

I think they are 18 dollars a piece. Thats a month supply of grits. 

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Just now, fuggnificent said:

still worth it

 

not sure my moms knows how to cook him for me. shes only cooked crab

what do you mean cook?

I thought we were adopting me a friend... and what happened to the last few buddies we got me?? Its like they magically disappeared. 

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19 minutes ago, fuggnificent said:

work on your interview skills. glassdoor even has a lot of interview questions . i flubbed up my blue cross blue shield panel interview and still got hired..so dont be too nervous. relax. and ask questions to make it hit home that u care abt the job. when they ask u why u leaving yer current job i hope u arent telling them how much u hate it or your schedule

I just say I'm looking for something with a better work life balance and more growth opportunities. 

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