Good Morning Dear ones!......

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Good Morning Dear ones!......
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Wed, 05-14-2003 - 6:54am
Yes I'm still alive........barely!

I will spare you the gory details and they WERE gory but I gave 2 weeks notice at my job, the manager quit outright when I did, and I am being begged to please consider staying on as Manager. Also on Friday I have been asked to come in for that "work day" at the Attorneys office and then they will be making their decision. The money is very attractive at the store but it means 50 hours a week and I can barely stand 40 now. I don't think things would change all that much just cause I was Manager. I know when I told them I quit I felt like a weight had been lifted off me! As you know the job situation here is horrific. What do you think?

Been skimming the board some trying to keep in touch. Thinking of you all everyday.

Oh yeah, finally got DSL installed last night! AWESOME!!!!!!

Love to all!

Sharon

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Wed, 05-14-2003 - 7:13am
Good luck on your decision, Sharon. Maybe something will happen that will give you a clear vision of what you should do. I personally would love to see you get away from that place, but I know the money would be attractive. I'm a lot of help, aren't I? LOL--Pat
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Wed, 05-14-2003 - 7:29am
Good for you! You know you gotta do what a girl has gotta do! I will be praying that you find a job where you'll be appreciated! Have a good day GF!!

Hugs, Shari

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 12:01am
Sharon- please know I am thinking of you. Trust your gut feeling. Your instincts are good. On two occassions, I took jobs because of the money. Both turned sour and I ended up spending more money on visits to doctors, transportation, clothing, etc. A friend finally told me " You and that job are like a bad marriage. Get out. I didn't. Ended up losing the job anyway."

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 5:53am
Good Morning, Sharon

This job has always been a difficult one for you ... a toxic one as well. Smetimes there isn't enough money in the world to make up for job-related grief and aggravation. And 50 hours a week so the *corporation* can make huge profits? I don't think so!

You have your health to consider ... both physical and mental. And your family, too. A family isn't a family unlesss they have time to hang out together! You won't have much time to do that if your work load increases.

You may have to listen to your body and your heart with this decision. Your head may find the salary attractive but ...

JMHO ...

I know you'll do what's right for you in the end ... and if you make the wrong choice, you can always change your mind ... a woman's birthright! ;-)

Many blessings!

F.

 

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 7:33am
Sharon, this is a hard one. My first instinct is to tell you to run as fast as you can, away from that job. But I know you need the money, and I also know that jobs are hard to find in your area right now. This is one you are just going to have to think about carefully, and make your decision based on what your heart tells you to do.

Just a thought.....would there be any way you could take the manager's job, and continue looking elsewhere for something else? Would you have the time to do that, working 50 hours a week?

I hope something else comes along real soon. Good luck to you, sweetie....Hugs, BB

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 7:42am
Oh dear friend. You surely have an important decision to make. You asked for what we "think". Well here it is.

The money is good but it could not be enough to make your life better. You deserve more and they aren't going to give it to you. Fifty hours they say? Baloney!! They will have you working 60 if they can. You said it felt like a weight had been lifted off your shoulders and remember how you felt then. Sharon, something will come along. Give that place a kick in the rear. We bugs won't be paying you moolah, but we surely will be giving you plenty of love. Now, that is all IMHO, you realize. I go along with whatever you decide.

Hugs coming your way.

Lanie

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 10:49am
I think you answered your own question. If having that weight off your shoulders feels good no sence putting it back on. Something will come along that will give you the money you deserve as well as being a job you like. I don't think that being a manager would be any different maybe even harder. It is the same company and it has been difficult for you. Nice to see you here was wondering how you are doing. Hang in and keep us posted. MM
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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 7:28pm
Follow your instincts, Sharon. I wish you all the best.
Bren
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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 8:07pm
Sharon, I know this is difficult for you. I would go with you first instinct. I did that in December and I've been very happy. The work situation is difficult all over, but with you progressing with the possible job, I think you sanity would be the first thing to consider. Let's face it you know you'll work more than 50 hrs as the manager. It's just a given. Whatever you decide, we are all here for you. Hugs Lynda
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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 9:28pm
All these friends have said the right things, Sharin. Think it through as best you can. Take a few good deep breaths. Make what feels like the best decision for your inner peace. Act on that decision. If it works great, great. If it turns out not so well, look towards making a change again. It's your life. As long as you have family, friends, people who love you, you can handle change! You'll be fine; we know it. Seren

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