I have finally quit my job today,couldn't cope anymore,the stress became too much,goodness knows what I'm going to do! xxx
Unemployed!!!!!!: I have finally quit... - Fibromyalgia Acti...
Unemployed!!!!!!
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Oh Dell's, now you must relax and form a gentle strategies. First and foremost. A few days relaxing and being gentle on yourself. I think you have done the right think well done xgins
in reply to Ginsing
Thank you gins,yes I desperately need some me time,I need to manage this illness as best I can,I could have just been signed off but I needed to get out once and for all,even my G/P recommended this last year,I feel relieved and anxious at the same time! xxx
hi della
I think gins is right try and relax stress makes us worst love the pic of your dog I have a black lab she is lovely I have had a few bad days and she sits by my side they are so loving hope you feel better soon take care
love beth
in reply to beth2
I have a black lab too! xxx
I don't think you need to worry too much about filling the time, If you do you could always volunteer for an hour or so a week. I found the time quickly gets filled though. Soft hugs and all the best for the future.
in reply to Angeldancea812
I have been considering volunteer work,I still want to work but at my own pace,employers are only interested in themselves,my health is too important to mess with,I indeed intend to relax for a wee while,thanks xxx
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I agree give your self some chillaxing time out first, best thing i did was becoming self employed, I now work when I want and when I can, and as I now work from home I love it I also have 2 voluntry posts which again I choose the times i work to suit me and I get such a lot from being a volunteer.
Everyone has to find their own way to work around things and hope you find yours, I very rarely come on here or leave comments but I do read a lot of the blogs hope you have some **** YOU TIME ****.
X
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Awww thank you so much nanna! I am endeared by your comments and offering of support,I most certainly will have some me time,I'm quite looking forward to it!xxx
It's good you've made the decision, Della. I am sure you'll feel so much better without the stress of a job. I do some voluntary work, and it's opened up a whole new world for me. It's not particularly taxing, and I've made some good friends. I am so glad I don't have to answer to an employer any more!
Relax and enjoy a bit of freedom! 
Moffy x
in reply to ladymoth
Thanks Moffy,feel such relief I can tell you! I certainly will enjoy my much needed freedom xxx
lovely choc lab?? get Some advice re other career options, eg part time, study or voluntary work?? what about money??. I am only well enough to work part time but do not count as able to claim benefits.. will it be different for you?
in reply to summer32
Yes its my choc lab,Milliemoo! I want to get back into some study for my brains sake! I intend to hopefully be my own boss and at my own pace,and some voluntary work,I have some savings put by for now,just going to have a well earned rest with no worries about employers!
You will feel a lot better and stress free wit some rest without your employer putting pressure on you. Then you will be able to think more clearly about what you want to do. Best of luck and have a good rest.
Tannels x
in reply to Tannels
Thanks tannels I will! xxx
I can relate to how you felt/ feel. Income wise if your GP suggested quitting then he'll support you when you apply for ESA.
Have a bit of down time before rushing in to p/ time, voluntary work etc. also, be careful if you are on ESA and do voluntary work as DWP will push you to go back to work( if you're well enough to do that, then you're well enough to work) I speak from experience but it's just a suggestion... You have to do what's right for you.
Best of luck...and be kind to yourself
Wendy x
in reply to Wendylulu
Hi Wendy,no I am not on any benefits have never claimed as yet,too daunting a prospect for me too at the moment given the current atos fiasco! I will look after myself as best I can for now,same to you xxx
I have a wonderful Black Lab too she is the most honest gentle friend I have ever had. I can tell her anything! gins
how old is your lab gins my is 6 and like you I can tell her everything too take care
love beth
in reply to Ginsing
Awww gins so pleased to hear you too have a black lab,they are simply gorgeous! Woof! xxx
Ahh hun.Don't beat yourself up over your job hun,uou have done the right thing,your health comes first.xx
in reply to tabithaboots
Thanks tabithaboots,love your user name by the way! That's exactly what I told my employer,my health comes first xxx
Well done for having the confidence to just stop. Take some time for you to recoup and reorganise and of course have time with Milliemoo!
My dog is a toy yorkie and she is called Millymoo too!
You don't work for the nhsvdo you by any chance. They'd love me to quit as I wobble about with my sticks!
in reply to Lucyw
Awwww wonderful another Milliemoo! Hee! No I don't work for the NHS,thank goodness! Worked in a pub way too much heavy lifting amongst other things that were not right and left me exhausted at times,my legs are rather wobbly won't be long before I need support getting about especially first thing in a morning! xxx
in reply to suffolklass
Awww thank you muchly,I will! xxx
Good luck della.... I did the same ..a shock money wise but a heck of a lot less stressful
Have some rest and relaxation if you can
VG x
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Thanks VG yes money will be tight sometime soon but I'm not going to worry for now I'm just going to concentrate on trying to regain some strength again from a much needed break from the working world and its expectations, feel mentally and physically tired,speak soon xxx
Good wishes delia .. Best thing i did after 28 yrs I waled away .. As vg says money tight , but body and soul much better
in reply to aura2
Thanks aura yes our souls need looking after! xxx
My employers fired me last Nov as they were "Over staffed" funny it came out of the blue after I needed to take a day off and then had a letter from my gp explaining I needed to take it easy for a week. I was shocked at first but it's the best thing that could have happened to me as the stress was making me very ill.
Good luck to you x
