Changes!
Well, this year has been a busy one. I bought a house this year with the hubby. I didn't ever think I would do that. I am definitely a city gal and a condo was more up my alley than a house with a yard. Just the act of buying a home was a big thing. I am not known for making commitments. I have made being on the fence about everything an art form. Getting married changed all that and slowly I have been making the change to someone who commits to a course of action.
This week I quit my job. I, of course, have another job lined up but the act of quitting a job whose relationship to me is akin to having an abusive boyfriend is amazing. In fact, I tried to quit before but was lulled back with promises of changes and guilt. My husband was not happy. I have been consumed by restless nights and depression when it has come to my job. My husband knowing how cheerful of a person that I am, encouraged me to get the fuck out. I had the chance and I said no. He was not happy. Finally, they pissed me off. The messed with the one thing that was non-negotiable. Spending time with my husband. Give me a choice of spending time at work or with the hubbie. The hubbie wins every time. So, next came the fear of breaking my boss's heart. Well, actually my old boss. I switched departments recently and I really doubt that the new boss really knows my name. She took the resignation like a champ. My old boss had tears in her voice in the very awkward phone call that we had in my new bosses office...on speaker phone. So, now everyone knows. The response has been one of shock, awe, appeals of letting them know when my new place is hiring and maybe one pissy person. Am I a full of guilt...hell yeah. Am I sorry...hell no. I love my co-workers but the job is killing me and I am ready to move on. It sucks that I can't take them with me.
By the way, the other change? Our new kitty, Sparkles. We got her as a kitten back in April but she is a young lady cat now. I need to post a pix soon. She is adorable and has really completed our kitty clan. She is such a happy cat and is a real joy to be around. The other kitties are good, too. Overall...life is good and getting better.
This week I quit my job. I, of course, have another job lined up but the act of quitting a job whose relationship to me is akin to having an abusive boyfriend is amazing. In fact, I tried to quit before but was lulled back with promises of changes and guilt. My husband was not happy. I have been consumed by restless nights and depression when it has come to my job. My husband knowing how cheerful of a person that I am, encouraged me to get the fuck out. I had the chance and I said no. He was not happy. Finally, they pissed me off. The messed with the one thing that was non-negotiable. Spending time with my husband. Give me a choice of spending time at work or with the hubbie. The hubbie wins every time. So, next came the fear of breaking my boss's heart. Well, actually my old boss. I switched departments recently and I really doubt that the new boss really knows my name. She took the resignation like a champ. My old boss had tears in her voice in the very awkward phone call that we had in my new bosses office...on speaker phone. So, now everyone knows. The response has been one of shock, awe, appeals of letting them know when my new place is hiring and maybe one pissy person. Am I a full of guilt...hell yeah. Am I sorry...hell no. I love my co-workers but the job is killing me and I am ready to move on. It sucks that I can't take them with me.
By the way, the other change? Our new kitty, Sparkles. We got her as a kitten back in April but she is a young lady cat now. I need to post a pix soon. She is adorable and has really completed our kitty clan. She is such a happy cat and is a real joy to be around. The other kitties are good, too. Overall...life is good and getting better.
posted by Angelique at 9:21 AM
1 Comments:
Congrats on the new digs! I'm a condo person at the moment, but I can envision a little house with a yard in a place where I don't have to step over people who have passed out on the sidewalk, and where folks maybe don't pee in my alley...
The work decision sounds tough, but it seems like you made the right one. Hopefully your former co-workers will find their own way out of the situation someday, too.
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