Thinking of quitting! Need advice.
Hi Everyone,
I woke up today with the thought of quitting my job. I've been at this company for 4 years and although they are good people the company structure and company culture - is not for me. I get more anxiety and stress than actually feel like I'm working towards something or helping the company grow, etc. I've had a few interviews in the last two months but nothing yet.
I feel like I'm wasting my time and energy in getting my work done with no motivation whats so ever than actually working pursuing what I want. I'm also pursuing my master's degree and have a few more month to go, which means that the little time I have after work goes towards school work and not the job hunt or myself.
I'm planning on having a conversation with my partner who always helps me think clearer and get a second point of view.
Has anyone been through a similar situation? Any perspective on this will help me.
And no I am not quitting today, it's still just a thought in my mind.
Jayla Peterson
Patient Services/Virtual Asst in Cincinnati
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07/01/20 at 11:25PM UTC
I am literally in the process of quitting my job and going to a new job. I have only been at my current job for a year but it’s so mentally draining everyday I just can’t deal with it anymore. So I’m currently a Customer Service Rep but I have just gotten hired as a Patient Services Expert. I am studying for my bachelors in Business Management and Administration and I am also in the process of becoming a Freelance Virtual Assistant . I feel so much better that I have found something better that I can do while I get my Virtual Assisting career up and running. So I think you should definitely talk to your partner and I think you should quit. Do what makes you happy! ?
Anonymous
06/21/20 at 3:47PM UTC
I am going through the exact same thing. Been at the company for 6 years. Thought about quitting in year 2 but tried to improve my situation by asking to work on projects outside of my role (in hopes of changing roles) and also went back to school for a second degree in tech. Fast forward another 4 years. There's not much additional compensation for the extra work I do (that is way beyond my pay grade) and management cannot clearly define a career path for me. It's been a lot of "maybe"s.
I'm also exhausted at the end of the work day and having trouble pulling through the last year of the degree. I've discussed with my manager but the only thing that was offered was to re-delegate some tasks.
I also understand what a tough situation we are in right now globally, and that I am lucky to have a job. However, my health is declining, my hair is falling out. I've been depressed and working with a therapist since October last year. I don't know where the line is between "caring for my well-being" and "grateful to be able to work at this time".
I am super burned out so I hear you. I read a quote recently: "When everything is uncertain, everything important becomes clear". This has been driving my thoughts and actions recently. Hope it helps you too.
