Should I quit my job?? Please help!!!

miss_scrimper_2

kowloonboy wrote: »

Most industry have union. Which industry are you in?

I work for a breakdown recovery company x

kowloonboy

Check out this directory http://www.certoffice.org/Nav/Trade-Unions/Active.aspx

princessdon

can your wife look for work? Perhaps you need a month or two off work, and if she worked it would lessen the pressure?

If you quit you won't be entitled to benefits. They can sanction you for up to 26 weeks (6 months) with no money.

kowloonboy

I think this is the one you need

http://www.unitetheunion.org/

miss_scrimper_2

princessdon wrote: »

can your wife look for work? Perhaps you need a month or two off work, and if she worked it would lessen the pressure?

If you quit you won't be entitled to benefits. They can sanction you for up to 26 weeks (6 months) with no money.

I am female my partner is make he has been out of work for 18 months now and trying his very best to find employment unfortunately he has not found anything yet its not that I want time off work I just want a job that doesn't run into my home life and cause un necessary stress to me and my family

It doesn't help that all my eggs are in the same basket my employees is also my landlord and a friend of my parents so it's a difficult situation all round x

michelle2008

Do you have colleagues who are having similar experiences? Perhaps if you all got together and talked to your boss calmly setting out the issues.

Can I clarify one point - you mention 80 hours of work a week - but you are part time. Are you working an 80 hour week - or is hat how long you feel you would need to complete the tasks assigned to you?

CKhalvashi

kowloonboy wrote: »

Most industry have union. Which industry are you in?

We don't have a company union, but we have 20% of London's union reps for what we do (and we're only 60 staff in a 5000 staff member industry in London alone). Just under 40% of our staff are reps.

The unit round the corner is much bigger in terms of staff numbres, but only has 1 union rep.

CK

Sambucus_Nigra

Go in tomorrow and see the boss before you do anything.

Find out what is your priority in your 30 hours, and make sure you just do the first 30 hours work and then go home.

WoodyMax

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

Go in tomorrow and see the boss before you do anything.

Find out what is your priority in your 30 hours, and make sure you just do the first 30 hours work and then go home.

I totally agree with this. Only do your 30 hours of work then go home. Let your employer approach you if work is not getting done. Your answer is simple ''I am working very hard during the 30 hours I am employed/paid for'' they will just have to employ someone else.

Don't feel bad about it, it's them that should feel bad for putting so much on you. Remember, don't be confrontational just tell them calmly the way it is - ball in their court.

Good luck to you.

kte

Hi miss scripmer - just wanted to send you a hug and say don't give up. The situation sounds horrible with all the extra complications of friendships and connections outside of work. I know how horrible workplace stress can be (I too find myself crying before going into the office some days) so work out a strategy that works for you. I agree with what's been said so far - join the union and get your CV out there (if only to make yourself feel as though you're doing something positive) and start looking so you know what's out there (even if you don't really intend to leave).
In the meantime tell yourself everyday that it is JUST A JOB and not to let it destroy you. Just do your best, and that is all you can do. What I'm finding works for me is to picture something that puts it all into perspective and stops me stressing - I keep thinking of a family member that I lost recently and remembering how precious time is, and that in the bigger picture work is just work and is merely something to pay the bills (if you're not in your vocation). Good luck x