Re: Leaving this crap job

[Guest guest]

Chrystal, you have to do what you know in your heart is right for you. It's

hard when you think you are going to something good and then find out that it's

not what you expected.

I'm sort of there myself these days. I took on what I thought was going to be a

part time " flexible " sort of job (because I already have another part time job)

and it's turning into a mega stressful FULL TIME job.

I am doing some soul searching right now and one thing I'm finding out is that

there's more to life than the money and when it's all said and done, NO ONE ever

said, " Gee I wished I had of worked more " or " Gee I'm glad I stayed in this

miserable job that I hated " .

Work doesn't have to be awful. Maybe the opportunity your mom is offering you

might be enough financially for you until the right job comes back to you.

In your mind, decide right here and now that you're quitting this crap job. How

does that feel? Do you feel like the weight of the world just came off your

shoulders or do you feel panicked at the thought of no money and no job? Now

picture yourself staying there and trying to make the best of the situation.

Can you do that? Can you do that as you send out resumes and wait for the right

job? Is this doable or does it just cause you a huge amount of stress at the

very thought of one more day in that place? You need to take some time to just

think it all through. Don't do anything impulsive.

I think that idea that Liz had about laying it all out and being honest is a

wonderful idea. I have found that if you are honest with people and just say it

nicely and respectfully, most of the time they will listen and respond

accordingly. And as Liz says, if they don't, well you don't have much to lose

then.

Good luck. In the meantime, take it one meal at a time and PLAN PLAN PLAN every

single bite AHEAD OF TIME that goes into your mouth. You're going to need to be

strong for yourself for the next little while, while you sort things out. But

YOU'RE WORTH IT so look after you.

Kim