Quitting my job

[MaisyMay2]

So those who have seen my previous posts, you'll know by now that i often complain that my job is making me extremely unhappy and tearful. I just want a nice job with shorter hours so i can focus on myself.

I finally told my mum this last night. I was afraid as i know she wants me to do well in life and i feel like taking a part time job is not going to look good in her eyes. She seemed a little off to me but she said she'll support me and she just wants me to be happy. But she just doesnt want me staying there for 30 years cause it's the easy option.

However she also has said she does not want me quitting my current job until i get OFFERED another job. Which i completely understand. Last time i applied for part time jobs i applied for over 50 and didnt even get offered 1 interview. So if it takes long, and i'll have been out of work for a long time, it will be harder for me adjust back to working life. On the other hand I can't stay there for much longer. Driving home yesterday i felt like just driving off the verge because i was so upset and i feel so stuck.

Now i know i'm going to leave at some point i'm so scared of HOW i'm going to quit. I will have to hand my notice in but i don't even really understand what you have to even do. I know my collegues will all gossip and most importantly i just don't want anyone to get mad with me.

[Girlie32]

Hopefully applying for new jobs will make you feel better. Leaving without another job in place will make it more difficult to get another job and will leave you with lots of time to ruminate which could make you feel,even worse.

So get going with job applications

[MaisyMay2 in reply to Girlie32]

Only problem is it's an apprenticeship. Meaning ive got a lot of college work to do as well as my actual job so the longer it's dragging on for the tougher it's getting

[WhiteAlice]

Over on this side of the pond...it's generally good to give 2 weeks notice. Write an official letter of resignation, but be sure to tell your supervisor verbally. If asked why you're leaving, you can say to take part time hours over fulltime to _______. Fill it in wuth something positive, like go to school. Don't burn that bridge! Some places have an exit interview, where you're supposed to be able to really explain why you're leaving. Unless there was something you can clearly tell them that needs improving, then agaun, din't burn that bridge. You may need a reference from them one day. Good luck!!

[MaisyMay2 in reply to WhiteAlice]

I was going to be very positive about them as a company, and say how theyve made me feel very welcome it's just not the job for me. I'm wondering whether i should tell them my mental health is a part of it or not? I don't want them to mention my mental health in a reference to a new employer or something like that.

Thank you

[WhiteAlice in reply to MaisyMay2]

An employer only needs to know any of your health issues if it directly affects your performance or the position.