OOOPs, What have I done...

[alicks]

Came in on Monday after being really poorly for three weeks to a desk full of work and some time critical stuff not carried out. I went into my boss to have a chat about it, and all she could say was well what are you going to do about it...

That got me really mad, I'd come back to work, possibly too early (still only feeling 85%) and all she can say, with huge attitude is what am I going to do about it. :angry:

Well I told her what I was going to do about it - and I resigned - there and then, on the spot, gave my notice! It just sort of... slipped out!! :)

Been looking to get out of the job that I do at the moment for a while, but kinda thought that I might have something else to go to first :blush:

So what am I going to do??? I have absolutely no idea, I have 3 weeks and 1 1/2 days to go... I've been applying for everything that I see, I've been on to agencies I've posted my CV off to everyone that I can think of. I haven't heard from any one yet, but it's only day 2.

Do I regret it??? Do I 'eck! I'll miss my residents and colleagues, I regret not seeing some of my caseload through, but the low pay, my boss, being taken for granted... It's the best thing I could of done, felt the weight lifting off my shoulders as soon as the words left my mouth.

Now... what shall I do??? ;)

[Domestic Goddess]

Wow! I really admire your courage! Have a ponder about what you REALLY want to do. Could you take the time to retrain for a new career perhaps?

Wishing you all the best!

PS I bet your boss's face was a picture!!

[alicks]

Unfortunately I have a pregnant wife and two children to support, so taking time out is not really an option... did I fail to mention that before :blush: .

I am on a course at the moment for an N+ (computer networking), but am only about halfway though at the moment.

At the end of the day I'll stack shelves at Tesco's, or do bar work or anything really... It might be nice to take a break from responsibility for a while :) .

[phantos02]

Wow Alicks you ARE brave... I bet that went down well with the wife!!!



Something will come up. I'm a great believer that things happen for a reason... maybe you needed this opportuninty to switch careers into something you really enjoy. Sometimes a job can suck the life out of you and you have to move on.



Good luck, let us knwo how you get on



Phantos xx

[tact77]

Well done alicks. :thumbs: There is nothing worse than being in a job where you are not appreciated. My brother is a computer network engineer and he walked out before Christmas (he has 7 kids). He wasn't sure what to do so he became a builder whilst he finished some courses. He is now back to being a puter techie.



P.S. Tell your wife not to forget to phone up the child/working tax credit people she may now be entitled to more money. Also if you go to the job center she may also be entitled to a pregnancy payment of I think 500.00. You must apply for this before the new baby is 3 months old. Its worth giving them a ring and seeing what your entitlements are.



Good Luck and Congratulations on baby bun in the oven. :hihi:

[StoneHenge]

Good for you. I probably would have done the same (but worried knowing I have to support my kids and my hubby (who is a stay at home dad)).

I think it's great, and don't worry, all things happen for a reason, fate will step in and another job will suddenly appear when you least expect and exactly when you need it.

I've always believed that! Good luck, and in the meantime, enjoy a bit of time off with your wife (ahh, new baby!). :thumbs:

[alicks]

Must admit that the wife wasn't overly impressed to begin with, but after talking through became very philosophical and agreed with you StoneHenge, that these things happen for a reason. There's been a danger of something like this happening for a while, but it's not a brave thing - the mouth opened and the words came out :) It's a bit more of a selfish thing, but sometimes you have to take a stand.

No time off with the wife though - need to keep her in the way that she'd like to become accustomed and all that, but looking forward to a new challenge (whatever that may be) Thank you all for your support :thumbs: nice to know it's only me that thinks I've been a bit stupid!!