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Posted by Dinah on January 13, 2005, at 20:27:05
But since I went home with an armload of work, I must have unquit somewhere along the line.
I don't think I'm going to like work without Daddy. And if they take away the good things about my job, I see no reason to put up with the bad.
I think I'm going to start looking around, just in case next time I quit, I stay quit.
Posted by \gardenergirl on January 13, 2005, at 20:48:58
In reply to I quit today, posted by Dinah on January 13, 2005, at 20:27:05
Wow! Did something happen, or are you trying to reduce stress in your life?
How did they react? Other than perhaps shoving work in your arms on the way out? ;-)
gg
Posted by Dinah on January 13, 2005, at 21:02:08
In reply to Re: I quit today » Dinah, posted by \gardenergirl on January 13, 2005, at 20:48:58
One of the bosses was saying something that implied I wasn't trusted. And another one happened to show up to watch me work. The second one I absolve of any ill will. I asked if something was up, and he explained. But the first one degenerated into a nasty scene with my bursting into tears and quitting, and him saying fine.
In the end we both apologized, but I think it's an omen of things to come. Things are going to change in more ways than I thought. Not only do I hate change, but I detest not being trusted. I may be many things, but I am as trustworthy as the pope.
Posted by gardenergirl on January 13, 2005, at 21:09:33
In reply to Re: I quit today » \gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on January 13, 2005, at 21:02:08
Ouch, I can see why that hurt. I'm sorry. I hope that change, however it comes, is positive for you.
gg
Posted by fallsfall on January 13, 2005, at 21:59:42
In reply to Re: I quit today » \gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on January 13, 2005, at 21:02:08
(((((Dinah)))))
I'm sorry that things at work are unstable for you right now. I *do* value stablility - as I know you do. That's why I'm glad it is January and we are done with all that holiday crap.
It is so hard to know that things are changing, but not know quite where they are going to end up. How can you plan if you don't know where things will end up? How can you feel comfortable knowing what they day will bring when you don't know that anymore? I know my therapist wants me to get better at being spontaneous and rolling with the punches, but that seems like a herculean effort to me.
Maybe you can remember that after a period of change comes a period of stability. You just have to survive the period of change.
I'm sorry that so many things have to change in your life all at the same time.
(((((Dinah)))))
Posted by partlycloudy on January 14, 2005, at 4:37:08
In reply to I quit today, posted by Dinah on January 13, 2005, at 20:27:05
Oh, my. Dinah, I left my job closely following my father's death. Perhaps one change in our lives sets off others. Maybe this is the chance to find work not so closely associated with your father?
Take care, Dinah.
Posted by crushedout on January 14, 2005, at 12:35:56
In reply to Re: I quit today, posted by partlycloudy on January 14, 2005, at 4:37:08
Weird. I left my T right after my cat died. I always suspected they were linked, but I'm still not sure what the link is.I'm sorry, Dinah. I have a feeling it will work out for the best.
Posted by Dinah on January 14, 2005, at 19:26:08
In reply to Re: I quit today » partlycloudy, posted by crushedout on January 14, 2005, at 12:35:56
Even though I told them not to give me one. And it was the boss that made me cry who told me. So I guess I'm officially un-quit.
Sigh.
Posted by fallsfall on January 15, 2005, at 12:34:30
In reply to Well, I got a raise, posted by Dinah on January 14, 2005, at 19:26:08
I'm happy for you, Dinah.
They DO want you to be there. Keep repeating that to yourself.
Posted by Dinah on January 15, 2005, at 13:00:25
In reply to Re: Well, I got a raise » Dinah, posted by fallsfall on January 15, 2005, at 12:34:30
I still think it's not healthy for me. I've got the tiger by the tail there.
And it may well be that things are going to change, although I'm not sure. Another boss half apologized to me for what happened (though he wasn't involved).
Posted by Susan47 on January 15, 2005, at 15:25:02
In reply to Re: Well, I got a raise » fallsfall, posted by Dinah on January 15, 2005, at 13:00:25
I believe that you are trustworthy; from reading your posts I believe you're sincere, honest, and kind. AND SMART.
What better type of person to be around?
If your bosses and co-workers were smart, they'd make themselves more pleasant for you to be around. Sounds like they're not trying particularly hard to be decent people.
Posted by alexandra_k on January 16, 2005, at 1:08:55
In reply to Well, I got a raise, posted by Dinah on January 14, 2005, at 19:26:08
OMG!!!
Thats it, I'm quitting tomorrow!
Seriously though, thats great.
If you do want to unquit that is.
It is your decision remember - you have the power.
Sounds like they know they are on to a good thing :-)
Posted by Dinah on January 16, 2005, at 19:28:51
In reply to Re: Well, I got a raise » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on January 16, 2005, at 1:08:55
I don't think the two things are related. :) It's the usual first of year raise that I try to strenuously avoid each year and they insist on giving me. :)
If I ever feel like I deserve it, I suppose I'll quit objecting.
I know I'm really really good at what I do, but I'm not really really good at getting around to doing it. :(
Posted by crushedout on January 16, 2005, at 19:35:00
In reply to Re: Well, I got a raise, posted by Dinah on January 16, 2005, at 19:28:51
> I know I'm really really good at what I do, but I'm not really really good at getting around to doing it. :(Heh. Boy, can I relate to that.
Posted by just plain jane on January 16, 2005, at 20:42:02
In reply to Re: Well, I got a raise, posted by Dinah on January 16, 2005, at 19:28:51
How is it that a person can be... oh, wait, I see it now.
Procrastination... constipation. Makes sense
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