Current Events > Tfw you just want to quit a horribly toxic job

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Cleo_II
09/25/19 3:53:00 PM
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but you make over 50% of the household income

sigh help me not quit today CE
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Alteres
09/25/19 3:57:20 PM
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How are your other prospects and I thought the old job wanted you back plus had done some restructuring?
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No_U_L7
09/25/19 3:57:30 PM
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Solution: get divorced, take half his money and then you're back in the black

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R1masher
09/25/19 3:59:29 PM
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Do you work for the epa?
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Cleo_II
09/25/19 4:00:42 PM
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Alteres posted...
How are your other prospects and I thought the old job wanted you back plus had done some restructuring?
Yeah Im meeting with my old boss tomorrow and am supposedly getting an offer from another company this week. But I dont want to quit before I have something solid

But man am I close to doing that today.

No_U_L7 posted...
Solution: get divorced, take half his money and then you're back in the black
Lol Im in Cali, if anything if we divorced I could have to pay HIM money.
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No_U_L7
09/25/19 4:00:44 PM
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R1masher posted...
Do you work for the epa?


Haha. No one else will get the joke tho

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Balrog0
09/25/19 4:01:47 PM
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Yeah I feel ya. I love my work but hate my workplace. Unluckily, it's the only choice in town

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No_U_L7
09/25/19 4:01:49 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
Yeah Im meeting with my old boss tomorrow and am supposedly getting an offer from another company this week. But I dont want to quit before I have something solid

But man am I close to doing that today.

Lol Im in Cali, if anything if we divorced I could have to pay HIM money.


Iirc only if you had kids. Otherwise girls still have the upper hand regardless of income. Or you can just quit before divorcing, then as the sole earner he'll have to pay you

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Cleo_II
09/25/19 4:03:16 PM
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JustMyOpinion posted...
Why not quit? Didn't you encourage your husband to quit when he hated his job? Didn't he take you up on that offer? Fair is fair.
Well he technically got laid off but I encouraged him to take his time and pick something he was sure about. He took 6 months. Though a lot of that was because he had a hard time getting interviews. But if he felt bad about a place I encouraged him to hold off.

It set us back financially though. So there is added pressure on me to stick through this. I have an easier time finding other jobs than he does.
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Cleo_II
09/25/19 4:06:15 PM
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No_U_L7 posted...
Iirc only if you had kids. Otherwise girls still have the upper hand regardless of income. Or you can just quit before divorcing, then as the sole earner he'll have to pay you
No they do not. There are plenty of women who have to pay alimony because they were the higher earner. And I like making my own money. Lol at depending on anyone else.

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No_U_L7
09/25/19 4:07:50 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
No they do not. There are plenty of women who have to pay alimony because they were the higher earner. And I like making my own money. Lol at depending on anyone else.


Higher earner w.o kids and they still had to pay? Damn I should marry rich just to take her money

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Cleo_II
09/25/19 4:43:40 PM
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I do wish I could take a break like he did. Even for just a month or two. After what Ive dealt with the past couple of years, I just feel burned out.
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No_U_L7
09/25/19 4:45:35 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
I do wish I could take a break like he did. Even for just a month or two. After what Ive dealt with the past couple of years, I just feel burned out.


I took a year off recently, was unsure I'd ever work in engineering again. Got a 50% pay bump so decided to give it another try. Loving it so far

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CyricZ
09/25/19 4:45:59 PM
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Good luck Cleo. I know how the struggle is. >_<

You got this!
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Cleo_II
09/25/19 4:50:57 PM
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No_U_L7 posted...
I took a year off recently, was unsure I'd ever work in engineering again. Got a 50% pay bump so decided to give it another try. Loving it so far
I havent really taken a break since my first job out of college. I always lined up another job. The most was a couple of months when I quit my job in Canada to move to the states, and that was about 2 months. And it didnt feel like a break since moving sucks balls.

I tried taking a week in between my old job and this job for the first time. But my in laws invaded and it was horrible lol.

CyricZ posted...
Good luck Cleo. I know how the struggle is. >_<

You got this!
Thanks Cyric <3

I sure dont feel like I do lately but I just have to keep trying
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Cleo_II
09/26/19 2:23:11 PM
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Well I asked my husband what he thought about me quitting on Monday. Its been affecting my mental health. I havent slept well in weeks and Ive been fighting depression due to my infertility as it is. At this point I have some opportunities lining up so it wouldnt be too long before I worked again.

His response was that we needed the money. Kind of frustrating since I supported us through two of his layoffs for a combined 15 months. But he will make me feel bad over a couple of weeks. Well too bad because I am quitting anyway.
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_Matchabuu_
09/26/19 2:25:35 PM
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Yup, I know the feeling. I definitely need a new job but I absolutely can't change right now or anytime terribly soon.

Good luck finding a new job ASAP. Your husband is going to have to learn to pick up the slack just as much as you had to when he was out of work for 15 months.
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modena
09/26/19 2:26:10 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
Well I asked my husband what he thought about me quitting on Monday. Its been affecting my mental health. I havent slept well in weeks and Ive been fighting depression due to my infertility as it is. At this point I have some opportunities lining up so it wouldnt be too long before I worked again.

His response was that we needed the money. Kind of frustrating since I supported us through two of his layoffs for a combined 15 months. But he will make me feel bad over a couple of weeks. Well too bad because I am quitting anyway.

Dont look back. Good luck.
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ToPoPO
09/26/19 2:26:18 PM
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This relationship sounds like it could be a DanHaren relationship
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Sackgurl
09/26/19 2:26:58 PM
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main benefit of not leaving before you have the next thing lined up is you have a lot more leverage with the next thing if you're currently employed since they know you don't need the money
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No_U_L7
09/26/19 2:28:56 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
Well I asked my husband what he thought about me quitting on Monday. Its been affecting my mental health. I havent slept well in weeks and Ive been fighting depression due to my infertility as it is. At this point I have some opportunities lining up so it wouldnt be too long before I worked again.

His response was that we needed the money. Kind of frustrating since I supported us through two of his layoffs for a combined 15 months. But he will make me feel bad over a couple of weeks. Well too bad because I am quitting anyway.


Hmu after your divorce

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TheoryzC
09/26/19 2:31:01 PM
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You guys don't have enough saved up to get you through the your break?
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Carlbertomfg
09/26/19 2:33:22 PM
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Business slows down this time of year and I'm left wondering why I stick around when it's always the same thing. Get yelled at for months where it's slow - praised for months where it's not. Who knew the market had good and less good times of year!?

Moving to management has only increased meet(read: beat)ings and it blows. Chewing through more of my vacation next month to look around. Definitely keeping my fingers crossed you find something suitable!
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Vicious_Dios
09/26/19 2:34:37 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
His response was that we needed the money. Kind of frustrating since I supported us through two of his layoffs for a combined 15 months. But he will make me feel bad over a couple of weeks.


Sounds like a keeper.

You're better off ending the relationship since you tend to badmouth your husband every now and then (from what I've noticed)

I'm sure you're more than capable of handling things on your own but what you really need is a partner who doesn't necessarily need to fix all of your problems, but rather not giving you problems. It may sound harsh coming from a stranger, but the guy is holding you back, and you're only there because you want to.


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DooperPopHaha
09/26/19 2:39:46 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
I do wish I could take a break like he did. Even for just a month or two. After what Ive dealt with the past couple of years, I just feel burned out.

Ugh I'm feeling the same thing.

Best of luck to you!
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DooperPopHaha
09/26/19 2:40:40 PM
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Vicious_Dios posted...
Based on your basic internet venting, you should get a divorce (from what I've noticed)


Fucking lol
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Villain
09/26/19 2:44:14 PM
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Doesn't hurt to keep your resume and LinkedIn profile up to date and keep an eye out.
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No_U_L7
09/26/19 2:44:53 PM
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Villain posted...
Doesn't hurt to keep your resume and LinkedIn profile up to date and keep an eye out.


Also keep your tinder profile and pics up to date

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Carlbertomfg
09/26/19 2:45:32 PM
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No_U_L7 posted...
Villain posted...
Doesn't hurt to keep your resume and LinkedIn profile up to date and keep an eye out.


Also keep your tinder profile and pics up to date

This is actually how I got my last two jobs.
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Villain
09/26/19 2:48:27 PM
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I haven't updated my LinkedIn in awhile and still got a job offer the other day.

I was recently promoted though so I should probably update it
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MACisBack
09/26/19 2:49:13 PM
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I'm only an outsider looking in and this is my opinion.

It sounds like your hubby needs to get his ass in gear and help out instead of saying you need to stay there and work it out. He's been on vacation for a while.

As for you, try to not take your daily work so serious(get it done, but don't drag it past the door on your way out) Become selectively ignorant, and listen when its important and ignore or don't get involved in the daily bullshit of co-workers spamming toxicity across the work room in any form. Limit the crap you do on the internet to good stuff(If possible keep it under 45 minutes per day if you can). If you start to become negative, look down at your shoes, then ask yourself internally, "Where are we going today?" and not where is the stress and bullshit leading me. Exercise is another good tool, and lastly spirituality(find what you're thankful and grateful for.)

Hope this helps
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CyricZ
09/26/19 2:49:42 PM
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If you need to do right by you, Cleo, then make that call. You know you're a talented person and will land on your feet.
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Kaiganeer
09/26/19 2:52:08 PM
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quit your job, divorce your husband, take some time off of everything and when you feel like you're ready, start speedrunning the OoT 100% category full time
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Villain
09/26/19 2:54:25 PM
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What the hell is with all of the divorce suggestions?
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No_U_L7
09/26/19 3:00:50 PM
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Villain posted...
What the hell is with all of the divorce suggestions?


Itll sound insensitive/rude, but if vegas had an open bet I'd place a lot of money on divorce

Usually when theres an abundance of fundamental problems combined with additional stressors, it just isnt going to last

Theres a 50% divorce rate for a reason

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Guerrilla Soldier
09/26/19 3:05:07 PM
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i hate where i work
but im getting paid a lot
damnit. damnit.
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OpShaft
09/26/19 3:09:47 PM
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I was fine with my wife leaving a toxic job. Added a lot of stress to me, but I'd rather take that on than have her keep it.
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Zodd3224
09/26/19 3:09:54 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
Well I asked my husband what he thought about me quitting on Monday. Its been affecting my mental health. I havent slept well in weeks and Ive been fighting depression due to my infertility as it is. At this point I have some opportunities lining up so it wouldnt be too long before I worked again.

His response was that we needed the money. Kind of frustrating since I supported us through two of his layoffs for a combined 15 months. But he will make me feel bad over a couple of weeks. Well too bad because I am quitting anyway.


Nothing I have ever seen you post about your husband makes him seem like a good partner.
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RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk
09/26/19 3:11:23 PM
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Does TC have kids or is it just her and her husband? Are they renting/mortgage
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emblem boy
09/26/19 3:15:28 PM
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Villain posted...
What the hell is with all of the divorce suggestions?


The internet in general is quick to suggest divorce and breaking up at anything
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Sexypwnstar
09/26/19 5:01:43 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
Well I asked my husband what he thought about me quitting on Monday. Its been affecting my mental health. I havent slept well in weeks and Ive been fighting depression due to my infertility as it is. At this point I have some opportunities lining up so it wouldnt be too long before I worked again.

His response was that we needed the money. Kind of frustrating since I supported us through two of his layoffs for a combined 15 months. But he will make me feel bad over a couple of weeks. Well too bad because I am quitting anyway.


Did you just tell him you were quitting to see his response? Or did you tell him about how it's been affecting you along with the other factors?
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Cleo_II
09/26/19 5:10:17 PM
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emblem boy posted...
The internet in general is quick to suggest divorce and breaking up at anything
Lol seriously. I whine because its the internet and its an outlet but I dont post every good thing here either. Hes been taking me on date nights again and spending more time with me. Helping more around the house, helping me cook dinner or even cooking it himself when Im tired (which he has never really done before these last few months). Hes much happier at this new job hes at so hes finally more present in our marriage. We have great conversations again and things have been really good lately.

He knows were in hot water because of his recent layoff. Doesnt mean he feels great about it. We just started rebuilding our finances. I bring in a very significant amount of money and we have high expenses.

He also said I work remote and can get away with doing very little which is a good point but it doesnt mean I dont chewed out for stupid stuff every day. So I do wish he would let me have a little bit of a break without worrying so much.

Anyway, I met with my old boss today and have a lot of options and hes more than happy to help me. Including getting me higher pay/title. Well talk about it more when my husband gets home today. I am leaning towards quitting Monday morning though.
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ZeroX91
09/26/19 5:11:41 PM
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Do it for them!
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OldIronKing
09/26/19 5:12:10 PM
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Sucks for y'all. My job is great
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No_U_L7
09/26/19 5:13:35 PM
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Cleo_II posted...
Lol seriously. I whine because its the internet and its an outlet but I dont post every good thing here either. Hes been taking me on date nights again and spending more time with me. Helping more around the house, helping me cook dinner or even cooking it himself when Im tired (which he has never really done before these last few months). Hes much happier at this new job hes at so hes finally more present in our marriage. We have great conversations again and things have been really good lately.

He knows were in hot water because of his recent layoff. Doesnt mean he feels great about it. We just started rebuilding our finances. I bring in a very significant amount of money and we have high expenses.

He also said I work remote and can get away with doing very little which is a good point but it doesnt mean I dont chewed out for stupid stuff every day. So I do wish he would let me have a little bit of a break without worrying so much.

Anyway, I met with my old boss today and have a lot of options and hes more than happy to help me. Including getting me higher pay/title. Well talk about it more when my husband gets home today. I am leaning towards quitting Monday morning though.


Idk why people commit to such high financial burdens. Not a personal knock, just seems like a lot of people do it w.o considering all ramifications

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Cleo_II
09/26/19 5:33:36 PM
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OldIronKing posted...
Sucks for y'all. My job is great
That is awesome. Having a job that makes you happy is so important. We spend a good chunk of our lives at work. Environment is everything.

No_U_L7 posted...
Idk why people commit to such high financial burdens. Not a personal knock, just seems like a lot of people do it w.o considering all ramifications
Meh. Were getting back on our feet just fine. Its not like were evading collector calls or about to lose our house.

But I do sometimes fantasize about selling the house and living in a shack somewhere with some mindless job. Knowing myself I would be very unhappy living like that though.
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Cleo_II
09/26/19 6:14:58 PM
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I just texted a screenshot of how toxic my boss is to my husband and his response was oh geez never mind quit whenever you want lol


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