09 February 2013

this is what happened.

Have you ever quit your job before? The only time I have ever quit my job until now was when I moved to Northern Utah. It was terrible. It was miserable. I cried.

This time was different.

<-- This is what I did this time and it felt so good. I was scheduled until 4pm yesterday, I left at 2am. It was after an hour long meeting where I was getting hounded, along with my dear counterpart, for failure to perform. It was right after I was told my job was on the line. It was right after I decided I wasn't going to let these meetings bother me anymore because I had found a new job. My heart was on fire. My breathing was rapid. Luckily Joe was there, Joe was there and I asked him if I could just leave and not come back. Yes. Yes I could and yes I did. I was free and overjoyed and tearful. Joyful tearful. I'm confident I lost the friendships of many. I'm aware I left in probably the worst way possible.

But it was what I needed.

. . . and starting today, I'm going to be anxiety free, migraine free, and I'm going to feel good. I'm going to feel good about what I'm doing day in and day out and I'm going to be appreciated. Because I won't let any of that other stuff happen to me again.

8 comments:

Amanda @ The Modern Betty said...

It makes me so happy that you're happy now. And joe is happy too so really, your "friends" should understand. I don't think you'll be missing out on anything.

Enjoy your time in-between! (:

Emilyface said...

Yay! I had to quit a job once because of the way I was being treated and I have never regretted it! You deserve to have a job that you love!!

Louise said...

Well done!
I once did the same thing and it was the best decision I ever made. Life is too short to be miserable. I'm glad you feel so great!
XX

DanielleMarie said...

this makes me so SO happy for you!! it's a shame that you were pushed to the brink and pushed to leave under those circumstances but I can't even wait to hear about your new job!! YAY no more REN!

Mike + Rach said...

I'm so glad you quit, Tif! I know how it is to be in a job that makes you feel like crap. I can only imagine how incredibly freed you feel! Go you! :)

Stephanie said...

New job?! I want to hear about this. :)

Tori Anne said...

it is SO not worth it to have a job that you don't love! Good for you for getting out of there!! Darling blog!! You're pictures are amazing!

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courtney said...

Tif!!!
THE SAME HAPPENED TO ME! I lost many friendships. I cried. and I miss the museum. If you want the full story, I will share it sometime. Because I believe we went through the exact same things.