First one to clear 15k gets a paper hat

poorandindenial

oooh, was she moving already, that happened quick. Hopefully plenty of snogging.

Not sure if I am brave or stupid but am thoroughly miserable where I am, am fully prepared to set my career back a year or two by doing it. Ho hum, brave new world time.

ShelleyC_2

I think job happiness should count more than it does. My sister has recently taken a step away from more lucrative work and gone back to college in evenings. SHe's struggling a bit at the mo but will end up happy and I really admire her balls :rotfl:

Doodles house was progressing well but I'm hoping its the hot toy boy running her ragged :eek:

savingholmes

hi guys struggling to know what to write at the moment - feel like my life is on hold until I get a job - but at the same time I am trying to enjoy having some time off - it is so hard to get the balance right!

CAFCgirl - really hope you get some rest and relaxation this week!

CAFCGirl

Afternoon everyone...

what are we all up to?

Snow_White_5

poorandindenial wrote: »

Not sure if I am brave or stupid but am thoroughly miserable where I am, am fully prepared to set my career back a year or two by doing it. Ho hum, brave new world time.

I agree with the other comments PAID, you are really brave and I bet lots of people wish they had the guts to do what you're doing. Your health and happiness are so much more important than a job. It's also hard to motivate yourself to apply for new jobs and seek out new opportunities if you're coming home from work every day upset and worn out.

Now someone tell me to take my own advice

Snow_White_5

starnac wrote: »

snow white - how could you have forgotten about payday??? that's unheard of!

Yeah, just been ill and tired and working a lot and not doing much else... kind of forgot I get something in return

starnac

hi all

cmd - you have to do what's best for your situation. we have. dh left today. so far dd has asked where he is and i've said he's in work and she's accepted that. how long before she notices he's been gone a while i don't know.

cafc - hope you feel better after a rest. your health is more important than anything else so take care of yourself

paid - if handing your notice in will make you happier then do it. it's a very brave thing to do. something else will come up hopefully very quickly.

snow white - hope you are feeling better soon and oh yeah TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE! how's that???

savingholmes

hi all - hope you are all doing ok

Paid I think you are very brave but not sure I would do it...

poorandindenial

Well I have done it!!! I am feeling a lot better and much more motivated to get out there and get a new job, before I was in a sort of depressed limbo. My boss (who is also departing) has been fantastic about it. I have frequently advised other peoplenot to do this but having spent too many days sitting at my desk trying not to cry I have decided enough is enough.

I am telling my team next week but have asked my boss to keep it quiet until then.

I do have a few possibilities rolling around that I am following up on via contacts and also a couple of others that I am applying for through the normal route, I shall have to see how I go, there is nothing concrete but nothing ventured, nothing gained. I have a 3 month notice period so fingers crossed everyone.

clearmydebts

poorandindenial wrote: »

Well I have done it!!! I am feeling a lot better and much more motivated to get out there and get a new job, before I was in a sort of depressed limbo. My boss (who is also departing) has been fantastic about it. I have frequently advised other peoplenot to do this but having spent too many days sitting at my desk trying not to cry I have decided enough is enough.

I am telling my team next week but have asked my boss to keep it quiet until then.

I do have a few possibilities rolling around that I am following up on via contacts and also a couple of others that I am applying for through the normal route, I shall have to see how I go, there is nothing concrete but nothing ventured, nothing gained. I have a 3 month notice period so fingers crossed everyone.

Well done PAID. I think you are dead right. I don't think anyone should have to feel like that in work. My OH was feeling like that a few years ago and that's when I encouraged him to take 2 years out and do a music course (follow his dreams). Even though he is struggling looking for work at the moment, I wouldn't change a thing.

You are very brave, but I admire you for it