I Quit!

[SnoWhite]

Let me preface this by saying that I have been having a lot of problems at work lately, with my new manager, and with our HR department. I have worked retail forever, and really have been wanting to get out of it, but do really love the people I work with and the customers.

We got a new manager a couple months ago in our department. None of us get along with her. She is very unfair, and doesn't take our suggestions or comments into consideration even though we have all been here longer than her. It all came to a head yesterday, after I got yelled at for something that wasn't my fault. I calmly told her that I didn't appreciate her treating me that way, and that I had a few other things to discuss with her.
I told her that our schedule wasn't fair, that none of us felt that we had any support from her as a manager, and that it was making our job harder. I also said "I feel as if maybe I'm not wanted here". She said "well, that's your decision to make". I had enough, I handed her my keys and left.

I have NEVER left a job like this before. I have always given my 2 weeks notice, and never thought that I was going to quit yesterday, but I had just had enough. I left the store crying. I stopped by the store managers office, and even though I was upset and crying at his door, he wouldn't get off the phone and told me to call him later. I was so upset that I just went home.

The good part of this, is that I already had another job lined up. I am going to start subbing for our local school district. It will be nice not to have to work retail hours during Christmas, but I will miss all my fellow employees. I think I'm still in shock from it all since I honestly had no intention of quitting, and especially not like that.
I'm just glad that my DH, Mom, Dad, and friends were all very supportive, and many of them even said "it's about time you left!".

So now on to a new chapter!

 

[eeyore kelly]

I understand your frustration! I just started back at retail after a 3 year break to be a SAHM. My manager is a pain, and after working with her for a week, I know it isn't going to work for long. Thank goodness our DM also sees her as she truly is, and says she will not last 30 days. However, I personally think we will have her through the holiday season. I have decided to give it six months, and if she is still there look for another job.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Sounds like your boss was awful. Good for you!!!!


:thewave: :thewave:

And it's good you have a job lined up. I think you'll be a lot happier subbing than in retail. I have a friend who subs and she loves it.

 

[danny1649]

Just have to stand up to people who try walking all over you.Glad you did and best of luck in the future.

 

[BeamsofLight]

Sounds like you did the right thing. I bet once you get over the shock, you'll be so happy and proud of yourself.

Congratulations on your new job. Best of luck!

 

[gr8tpanther]

Ah yes, this brings back memories...

I just went through this, was a WONDERFUL feeling knowing that I was NOT going back to that tyrant! Congrats!

What we learn in life. However, I went BACK to retail, and ya know? After leaving it and then coming back, it has a much different feel to it and I am much happier.

But, I am a manager and that makes a difference, however, I listen to my employees and bend over backwards to make sure they are happy. Right down to working a 13 hour day so they could ALL have off the same day!

 

[SnoWhite]

gr8tpanther, it sounds like you are a great manager! I think that it helps if you have been a salesperson for a while, then you can relate to your employees better.

Thanks for all the well wishes, I am starting to feel better about it already. A Co-worker called me this morning and told me that things are no better there, so I'm glad that I left. It will be fun to give something totally different a shot, and see how it goes. I have also signed up for Real Estate classes as well! I'm excited about this new change.

Thanks again!

 

[gr8tpanther]

Well, without my people, my store either doesn't run or I get very tired/cranky QUICK! So, I appreciate my people and the things they do.

Too bad you are not around here, lol, I would offer you a job, REALLY hard to find good people, but I continue to try.

 

[Otimon]

Three cheers for you and a

Chalk it up to another experience in life and move on.

Best wishes in your new job.

 

[chrissyk]

Congrats! As someone who also quit a bad job, I can honestly say that you will probably see this as the best thing that you ever did. I have NEVER regretted leaving my old job. I had planned to leave for 18 months, but I never found the "right" time to quit. Then, one day, my boss was rude to me yet again, and I just SNAPPED. My husband was so proud of me for FINALLY quitting. I still don't know why I stayed so long. The best part about quitting is that I've felt healthier and in a better state-of-mind ever since

 

[gr8tpanther]

The way I see it, and this goes from past experiences... the main reason I have EVER quit a job was because of bad bosses! I can't ever remember quitting because I coudln't do the job! After all, if I didn't think it was something I might like, I sure wouldn't try it....

Why can't bosses just realize that if you are nicer to your people, THEY will be happier, work more efficiently and perform much much better.

Now, I do realize that there ARE employees out there who are worthless and take advantage of "NICE" bosses, but those employees are easy to weed out rather quickly.

 

[worm761]

can i hijack your thread for a moment?
for those of you who quit your jobs~ how did you do it? i really, really want to quit my job but i guess i am too afraid. my best friend worked for the same company and quit last week. she finally go tired of everything. we were/are in management. there is just so much crap that should not be tolerated but is. there are NO incentives. no bonuses, no insurance, no perks whatever. not great pay either. i got this job after leaving my ex and having been a SAHM for 4 yrs. i have been here a year. in july i was having physical reactions to the stress, ie uncontrollable shaking, and had to be put on anti-anxiety pills. the doc told me to quit my job. but i am a single parent and very reliant on this income. i also cannot see making it on less money. my money is tight as it is. everyone around me wants me to quit. my father has gone so far as to say dont worry about the money, that he will pay all the bills for me. i want to go back to school and that is what he wants too. my best friend says to get out now. i am left wondering what she knows and isnt sharing. any advice on how to get the nerve? or better yet, anyone have any bravery they could loan me?

 

[crazelion]

If having health problems do to the job. Then it's time quit. Your body is trying to tell you it's tired time to find something easier.


I going through the same situation that you is my body can't much more then it's taking now. I holding out until baseball season come in then out there.

They treat me so bad I decided I not giving them notice at all.

It may be soon then that if I get hired perement part time at Best Buy.

Your health is more importnat then the job. Without your health you can't work.


At HomeGoods I have been passed up at least 10 positions that came open offering more hours and have not been offer not one position at all .

They get mad at me because I actually follow OHSA (I think) safety percedures on how to do the job correctly and not create a safety hazard.

Our store is not doing that well in sells and the big dogs from corp is coming to see what's wrong. I tell what's wrong the managers is idiots. They do not treat there help right. You get promation if kiss a$$ of the managers.

 

[Jockaroo]

SnoWhite, best wishes for your future. It is hard to leave people, but in a few months you will truely realize you did the best thing. I have my own awful boss horror stories also, so I can relate.

Spend lots of quality time with that cutie-pie little doggie of yours!

 

[chrissyk]

Originally posted by worm761
can i hijack your thread for a moment?
for those of you who quit your jobs~ how did you do it? i really, really want to quit my job but i guess i am too afraid. my best friend worked for the same company and quit last week. she finally go tired of everything. we were/are in management. there is just so much crap that should not be tolerated but is. there are NO incentives. no bonuses, no insurance, no perks whatever. not great pay either. i got this job after leaving my ex and having been a SAHM for 4 yrs. i have been here a year. in july i was having physical reactions to the stress, ie uncontrollable shaking, and had to be put on anti-anxiety pills. the doc told me to quit my job. but i am a single parent and very reliant on this income. i also cannot see making it on less money. my money is tight as it is. everyone around me wants me to quit. my father has gone so far as to say dont worry about the money, that he will pay all the bills for me. i want to go back to school and that is what he wants too. my best friend says to get out now. i am left wondering what she knows and isnt sharing. any advice on how to get the nerve? or better yet, anyone have any bravery they could loan me?

Once my job started affecting my health, I knew that it was only a matter of time before I somehow found the nerve to quit. I actually had a friend write my resignation letter (because I couldn't think of what to say!), and I kept that letter with me for a week before my boss ticked me off and I finally snapped.

For me, the actual act of quitting was the scary thing. I didn't know what to expect, or what "protocol" was for such a thing. I worked for a company that hardly anybody ever left voluntarily. It was a pretty messed-up place. I think that the bottom line is that if staying at a job is costing you more health-wise than you're gaining dollar-wise from being employed, then it's time to quit.

 

[SnoWhite]

Angela,

I can relate. My coworker that just quit yesterday was having migrane headaches due to the stress caused from work.
I guess it just took me leaving for her to get up the nerve to do it as well.
You really shouldn't stay anywhere if it is affecting your health. I honestly never thought that I would walk out of a job, and it took a lot of built up anger for me to finally tell her how I was feeling and leave. But I do have to say that I feel much better now. I cried most of the first day, but I am honestly glad that I left such a bad situation.
I hope you can get up the courage to do it as well. If you don't want to talk to them, just write a note saying that you are giving your notice and give it to the boss, or to your HR department.

Good luck!

Lisa