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Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 24, 2008, at 15:46:54
I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place.
I am currently experiencing work stress that rates 10/10. I don't want to get into details, and those of you that know details, please do your best to respect my privacy so that my employment history doesn't get into the archives!
Basically, I am trained in the art of self-defense, and I am needing it in the last 2 weeks. People wish to hurt, harm, kill me and I have been assaulted twice.
I feel stuck because h and I just decided to buy a house. We need my income, which is generous. I'm not sure if I could find a replacement job.
T is trying his best to support me, but basically it comes down to "cut your hours" or "quit and find a new/better job"
I meet with my supervisor tomorrow. She is a good listener, and I hope she will support me when I say that this job is making me insane.
I want to go on sick leave. I want to quit. but I know that not being employed is also bad for my mental health. T and I agreed long ago that employment and the preoccupation it brings helps keep my mind out of dark alleys.
I hope I can be strong enough to tell supervisor about my hours. I will use T's image to help me.
:(
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on January 24, 2008, at 15:57:27
In reply to T tried to empower me *violence triggers*, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 24, 2008, at 15:46:54
Li you can do it I know you can. Assualted how horrible for you. My heart goes out to you. Phillipa
Posted by JoniS on January 24, 2008, at 19:19:20
In reply to T tried to empower me *violence triggers*, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 24, 2008, at 15:46:54
Ll
Dont know what to say. You are in a diffucult spot, that is for sure. Do you think you could hang in there long enough to find something a little less stressful bu still good salary? You need to do what is best for your mental health.
I've been thinking lately that I dread getting a job again so much that I would almost consider buying an old trailer and living a frugal life somewhere. But then again, I'm not sure I could handle a trailer.
I hope the talk with your super goes well and you can reduce stress both at work and in doing stuff outside of work.
Take good care
Joni
Posted by star008 on January 25, 2008, at 4:08:08
In reply to T tried to empower me *violence triggers*, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 24, 2008, at 15:46:54
I hope your supervisor can come up with something to help you. You do seem to be stuck at the moment. I take alot of abuse too but it is not physical.. At least when they take aim they haven't been able to hit me. i know what you mean about needing to work. I don't do well when I am unemployed either.
there are no easy answers for this one. See wht the supervisor has to say.. maybe something will work out
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 25, 2008, at 16:49:40
In reply to Re: T tried to empower me *violence triggers*, posted by star008 on January 25, 2008, at 4:08:08
I was able to cut down my work hours to 14-16 a week, which is manageable given my "vulnerabilites"
I'd like to thank PTSD for my vulnerabilities.
bless my T for his surgery today. ((((((t)))))
Posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2008, at 13:45:41
In reply to Re: T tried to empower me *violence triggers*, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 25, 2008, at 16:49:40
How you doing today? Still feeling better? Do anything exciting over the weekend? Phillipa
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 27, 2008, at 16:45:46
In reply to Re: T tried to empower me *violence triggers* » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2008, at 13:45:41
I worked this weekend. I did okay, except for one incident. Thank goodness for coffee!
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2008, at 20:31:40
In reply to Re: T tried to empower me *violence triggers* » Phillipa, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 27, 2008, at 16:45:46
Lurpsie wish I could drink iced coffee again but it causes panic attacks. Drinking green tea is what I'm doing now. Glad the weekend went well for you. Phillipa
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