So, my second job is in retail. I've worked there for over four years, and it's been my second job for over two of those. I've been everything from a front end supervisor, to human resources, service desk, cashier, etc. Needless to say, they can throw me anywhere and I can figure it out. I've tried to quit before when I felt overwhelmed (I work 40 hours at my full time job, and they would schedule me every weekend plus a weeknight) - and they convinced me to stay, saying they needed me and would work with me. I think we know how that goes.
I just recently was hired at a new full time job where I'll be making more money. It's basically what I made at my last job plus this part time job (on average). I was going to stay a while with both jobs to try and save up some more money. This second job allowed me to save up for a new car, and pay off my credit card debt (which I accumulated with old crappy car expenses). I appreciate it, but I can no longer handle it.
Two weeks ago, I was very ill - a viral infection that just wouldn't go away. I had to call out, and all I got from management was grief about letting them down. Really? I had to get an IV drip from an urgent care center because I was so dehydrated, and all you care about is your store. I'm fairly certain I got so sick because I wasn't able to rest. Working 50+ hours a week for several months does a lot to you. It scared me, though, and then I realized that I was no longer in my early 20's. Not only am I burning myself out, I'm also missing out on life.
When I was well again, I went in to check my schedule, and on labor day (my only day off in weeks besides my sick days), and they scheduled me 6-10:30 in a department I don't regularly work in. I was beyond livid. They have plenty of other employees that don't work two jobs that can work that shift, but they thought they can take advantage of me again. I signed my resignation form right then, stating I would not be working that shift.
On Friday, the store manager cornered me and gave me the old guilt trip again. Saying they needed me to do orientations for fourth quarter, that I was really valuable, etc. One of the front end supervisors told me yesterday that from stuff she has been "hearing", I'm doing the right thing by leaving. From what she was inferring, management have been talking about me. I don't gossip - I come in, do my job, and leave. I don't appreciate people talking about me behind my back. This isn't high school, and I don't need the stress.
I can't take it anymore. I'm done at the end of the month. Not showing up for that labor day shift should give them the right idea.
Oh, and the kicker? I received an e-mail from the HR lady that works during the week, asking me to do an orientation this week. The email pretty much assumed I would do it. I deleted it.
That was a wall of text, I'm sorry. I just needed to vent.
I just recently was hired at a new full time job where I'll be making more money. It's basically what I made at my last job plus this part time job (on average). I was going to stay a while with both jobs to try and save up some more money. This second job allowed me to save up for a new car, and pay off my credit card debt (which I accumulated with old crappy car expenses). I appreciate it, but I can no longer handle it.
Two weeks ago, I was very ill - a viral infection that just wouldn't go away. I had to call out, and all I got from management was grief about letting them down. Really? I had to get an IV drip from an urgent care center because I was so dehydrated, and all you care about is your store. I'm fairly certain I got so sick because I wasn't able to rest. Working 50+ hours a week for several months does a lot to you. It scared me, though, and then I realized that I was no longer in my early 20's. Not only am I burning myself out, I'm also missing out on life.
When I was well again, I went in to check my schedule, and on labor day (my only day off in weeks besides my sick days), and they scheduled me 6-10:30 in a department I don't regularly work in. I was beyond livid. They have plenty of other employees that don't work two jobs that can work that shift, but they thought they can take advantage of me again. I signed my resignation form right then, stating I would not be working that shift.
On Friday, the store manager cornered me and gave me the old guilt trip again. Saying they needed me to do orientations for fourth quarter, that I was really valuable, etc. One of the front end supervisors told me yesterday that from stuff she has been "hearing", I'm doing the right thing by leaving. From what she was inferring, management have been talking about me. I don't gossip - I come in, do my job, and leave. I don't appreciate people talking about me behind my back. This isn't high school, and I don't need the stress.
I can't take it anymore. I'm done at the end of the month. Not showing up for that labor day shift should give them the right idea.
Oh, and the kicker? I received an e-mail from the HR lady that works during the week, asking me to do an orientation this week. The email pretty much assumed I would do it. I deleted it.
That was a wall of text, I'm sorry. I just needed to vent.
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