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A New job!!! At Last!! But....................
Hi All,
Well its taken a long time but I have a new job!!! The only problem with it is the stupidly long hours ( 5 am to 3.30/4 pm) and its quite physical. Its only 4 days a week 2 days on 1 day off and a long weekend every 3 weeks, but I am really struggling with it. I am in bed by 8.00pm on my work days but can't sleep as have hot flushes every 2 hours and then can't get back to sleep. When the alarm goes off at 3.30 i could quite easily stay there. My body aches when I get home and poor old hubby and the cat have to put up with a very tired and grumpy woman.
Sorry to go on but just needed to vent some frustrations. I am still looking for an easier job but the money situation was getting dyer so I needed to do something to help with the budget. I was volunteering in a cafe which I thought may lead to a job there as i really enjoyed it , but no joy there.
I am not ungrateful for the job as its permanent part time, only 5 mins from home and the hours should drop down at some point but no one knows when.
Thanks for listening, just needed to get it all off my chest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well its taken a long time but I have a new job!!! The only problem with it is the stupidly long hours ( 5 am to 3.30/4 pm) and its quite physical. Its only 4 days a week 2 days on 1 day off and a long weekend every 3 weeks, but I am really struggling with it. I am in bed by 8.00pm on my work days but can't sleep as have hot flushes every 2 hours and then can't get back to sleep. When the alarm goes off at 3.30 i could quite easily stay there. My body aches when I get home and poor old hubby and the cat have to put up with a very tired and grumpy woman.
Sorry to go on but just needed to vent some frustrations. I am still looking for an easier job but the money situation was getting dyer so I needed to do something to help with the budget. I was volunteering in a cafe which I thought may lead to a job there as i really enjoyed it , but no joy there.
I am not ungrateful for the job as its permanent part time, only 5 mins from home and the hours should drop down at some point but no one knows when.
Thanks for listening, just needed to get it all off my chest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Thank you all for your support it means a lot.
I have 1 more day to go as have to have an exit interview! Don't worry I will tell them exactly what I think . I should really work 4 days next week but I am going to see a doctor and get a certificate as I really can't do another week 1 more day is going to be a struggle. But the end is in sight 😄👍 can't wait for the weekend and a relaxing few days.
Take care all x - @smokie08 good on you!!! You know what the hardest thing to do is?? put you first above everything even a job and when you need to work. When I went through chemo in 2015 I was incredibly ill and I ended up having to stop work for about 4 months. I was a single parent so I couldnt afford that, but luckily I had income protection being in education, it helped a little but I spent all my lifes savings :(
The most valuable lesson I learned though through that was, I had no choice, I had to stop, Id run myself into the ground and was breaking. I since learned and am back at work full time for my 2nd year now and its damn hard!!! that....I will NEVER put any job before myself or my health ever again. I was always loyal and not only that but needed the money. Life has a way of working out and I managed to get through.
Go you, honor you!!! put you above everything and everyone and nurture you back to a good place. Hugs xoxo - I'm both pleased and not to hear that you're resigning from that job. It was unsustainable if it was making you feel so bad (I can't imagine how you lasted a week in it) and not a good environment to be in if that was their attitude. I know how hard it is when finances are tight but try to give yourself a bit of a break if you can, before rushing back into something new.
- Well done @smokie08. Terribly difficult decision as you say, but it sounds like you made the right decision. Big hug, K xox
- Thank you @Zoffiel, I really didn't want to have to quit as the extra money was very helpful but as you said I can't let them work me to death.
- A tough call @smokie08 but sensible.
If they have a good business model they will value their existing employees and make adjustments for their needs (that's actually embedded in the National Employment Standards) It costs a lot more to recruit than it does to offer other staff the options of taking up extra hours when one team member wants some flexibility. Businesses who resist that are usually not good to work for and churn through staff. It's also an indicator of all sorts of other shitty behaviour regarding working hours, penalty rates, safety standards and appropriate pay for what you actually do. It's all about them. You are probably well shot of it.
Having been in a similar situation, I understand how hard it is to make that decision given you will probably need them to provide you with a reference.
You've reentered the workforce which is a huge step. It may take some time to get another job, but you can't let someone work you to death for their benefit, not yours. MXX - Thanks @Blossom1961 I feel a lot better already but not looking forward to having to work out my notice . I am thinking about going to the doctor and getting a sick cert for the week . But hopefully when I put the letter in they will say I can go straight away.
- @smokie08 Sounds like a good move. Look after yourself. Enjoy life! Big hugs
- Morning all,
Well I have made the decision to quit the job it's just too hard. I came home on Monday and was physically sick and cried my eyes out I was so tired. Yesterday I asked if I could change my roster and do 3 days but was told it was too hard to change it and I knew it was long hours when I took the job and had to decide if it was right for me.
That was the deal breaker I got very upset as I was so so tired and worn out I said I was going home to write my letter of resignation ( which I will do today as my day off ) .
Even on these days off I have no energy to do anything and I think my health is more important than the job.
My husband supports me in my decision as he said he doesn't want me to get sick again and he is fed up with me not being able to do anything but rest and sleep we are not enjoying our weekends together as I am worn out.
So off to type the letter and going to hand it in on Thursday as next rostered on day.
Take care all xx - @smokie08 I think having something like that to look forward to can make a big difference! It sounds like you were making good progress towards getting back up to strength. Standing in one spot for a long time is exhausting. Perhaps a physio could give you some tips for making it easier? I hope when you come home you're able to ease up a bit with better hours. K xox
