Quitting your job

rufus86

DollFace™ wrote: »

Treehugged I am in a very similar position. Worked in a customer service role for the past 3 years and 2 months and it got to the point where I dreaded going into work. The workload had doubled since I begun and it had become very stressful. I knew I had to find something else but like you was absolutely exhausted when I would come home from work that I never had the energy or mental clarity to look for something else. I found myself gradually becoming depressed, I barely went out with friends and my health started deteriorating.

After the 3 year mark I walked into my manager's office one day and found myself handing in my notice. I stayed for 2 months (until the end of June) to fully train a replacement for me. I left on very good terms with my manager who has provided me with an excellent reference. I went on a 2 week holiday (planned ages ago) and now have 2 weeks working at the Olympics.

After then I have been slightly worried what prospective new employers will think of me quitting a job before finding something else. I have been for 1 interview already and they actually seemed quite impressed that I was trying to step outside of my comfort zone and find a more challenging role. I have a degree in a creative field and feel its about time I try to use what I have learnt.

I have friends that have taken time out of work to travel or simply just to have a break and they have never had a problem finding employment. I think as long as you can give a reason new employers should understand fine and if not it probably wasn't the right job anyway and something else will come along. You can always fill your spare time with temping, volunteering, travelling, etc. Good luck in the next chapter of your life

this is quite inspiring for me. ironically, its London 2012 and seeing all the achievement amongst our athletes (plus i've slogging away not enjoying work since I graduated at the start of the Beijing Olympics) that has made me realize I need change in a big way and need to have the balls to make change happen!