I'm quitting my job tomorrow and I'm scared as all get out. I have a new job all lined up, but it's less hours, lower pay, and the benefits aren't as good.
I am just so sick and tired of where I am right now. My job was making me physically and mentally ill (panic attacks, nightmares, chronic yeast infections from stress) and I don't know if the new one will be any better, but it can't be worse and I have to try it.
Everything's a mess right now. I lost the most steady person I've ever had in my life. Justin took care of me even better than my parents did when I was a kid. No guy has ever taken care of me before, and he made me think that everything that was wrong could be fixed, and he was going to do it.
Of course, he left before he did all of those things that he promised. So here I am in a house that's still falling apart, 8 cats...the only part of my life that I can change is getting a job that wont drive me crazy and make me miserable.
If I'm happier and working less hours I can concentrate on my writing. I can keep up the house better. I don't want to go back to what I was last year, w/ a disgusting house because I was too tired and depressed to clean, or never writing anything because I had no inspiration in my life.
The only negative thing is that I won't have as much money, but money isn't everything. As long as I keep up with the bare bones lifestyle I already lead, I shouldnt have to sacrifice too much, and I have 3 grand in the bank. It'll be okay.
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imlost2
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Aug 10 @ 9:29PM
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Sometimes it's just not all about the money. Personally as long as I can pay my bills, put a little away for a rainy day or emergencies I am happy, I don't need to be rich. When I had more money, ya sometimes wonder who your friends are even. Ya might feel like a thousand lbs are taken off your shoulders, I say be brave and take the leap and go by intuition, it's a gift. tc Lost
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teddybearagain
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Aug 10 @ 9:31PM
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Interesting post.
My initial reaction is that you're trying to convince yourself that everything you wrote is true, and that's not a bad thing. Let me also add that a positive, upbeat attitude will take you places in life that money can't even come close to touching.
No idea who Justin is, but it's been my experience that we, as women have to know how to care for ourselves, that way we never have to rely on anyone. But, with that said, it is nice to "be taken cared" of, ( our opinions probably differ on that definition ) someone to lean on for support, a go to guy; that I get.
Don't ever think that you're not good enough or strong enough to stand on your own two feet. You're tougher than you think. Now, change the attitude, chin up, and go out and conquer the world.
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hpylady
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Aug 10 @ 10:04PM
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I totally understand where you are right now .. I have been in both places .. a job I totally hated .. I was a nervous wreck .. and I quit the job ... scared to death but for my health I had to quit .. next job I got I was very careful to get a situation that I enjoyed going to every day .. also I've been taken care of by a man against my wishes .. I'm very indepentant .. but I paniced when he was out of my life .. but days turn into weeks and weeks into months and you'll look back and say YEAH!!! I made it. 
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PsychoMagnet
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Aug 10 @ 10:46PM
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You'll walk out of there tomorrow with the weight of the world off your shoulders. Hang in there . . .
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Gman762
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Aug 10 @ 11:24PM
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My job was making me physically and mentally ill
Sounds like a very good reason for a career change if there ever was one.
Good luck :)
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leefl
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Aug 10 @ 11:25PM
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I have found out that if you hate your job its time to move on. I also found out that the more I make, the more I spend. If I have enough to pay my bills and buy food for my baby and me I'm happy.
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