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Shall i give up my job?

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okay, need to run this past unbiased people. im pretty down and cant face going to work anymore. Not that work is a nasty place but because of the role. I have been sitting here thinking how best to get my life back on track and think that I need to do something enjoyable again. I think ( not sure though) that i would like to do a college course, maybe gain some qualifications and possibly work for myself as Im not good with authority and also, dont know if its the depression or due to getting older but im gettin more and more intolerant of shallow, narrow minded and rude people so if I continue to always be employed by someone, im always going to have a problem as I refuse to be spoken to badly but it is something that is taken for granted that people will do. What is everyones thoughts? My life isnt making me happy now so why not change it. Right? or wrong?
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If there is something else out there for you you will never know unless you try! I wish I could afford not to work anymore...but if I had no money coming in I would be much worse off emotionally...I can't handle money issues on top of everything else! More power to you!
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Read my journal. Been there, done that, bought the tee shirt. I think you hsave to give it time. If you still feel that way in....say 6 months time then it's time to look for something else. In the mean time give what your doing your best shot. If it fails you come away with a clear coicience but if you really do give your best you might find you start to like your job. Cant say I have yet but I'm begining to see the seeds of hope.
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I think if i dont leave, il get the sack anyway cos like i said...im intolerant. I just wont have anyone speak to me badly at all and as I work in retail, im always going to have that "special" customer that has the RIGHT or so they think ) to speak to me like crap. I was sacked from a job in August. !st time ever in my life and the reason... because i stood up to the office bullies and said i was sick of hearing about how mentally disabled kids shouldnt be seen in public etc amonst other things. I just dont think I want to be at the whim of anyones power trips anymore. Its something to think about anyway :)
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Ask your GP if he/she will sign you off sick for a week. Its a bad idea making hasty decisions when you're unwell. x
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Lol curvy...yes, your right, it is. But i cant see this going overnight... work is making me down anyway so rather than the struggle of trying with it as I have been, maybe i should try something else. Its just a thought :)
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Hey Dunowasup
You couldn't give me the address of that office could you, the mood i'm in i could really do with punching a few lights out. Thank you for sticking up for disabled kids, you didn't throw a few punches before you left,? did ya
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You can take 1 or 2 courses, without giving up your job. Find the one thing you are passionate about and do it
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why not take a college course in the evening.. continue working - yeah it sucks big time.. my place thinks controlling every aspect of employees is how to motivate. get your degree on the side, start a business on the side & build it up. once you have it built up to a point you have some saving to run the business for a year or two & pay all your debts during that time, break free.

I know this isn't a quick way to do things.

*hugs*
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Psych...im passionate about lots of things. Animals for one but think im too soft to work with them. People, but again, too soft. I knpow i want a role that helps people but dont know what.
Maggs...lol no...i didnt punch anyone, but i did email the owner of the company to let him no exactly what his staff were like lol
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you really shouldn't make any major decisions yet... you were just diagnosed. i would wait maybe 6 months and see where you are. in the meantime, if you could start those courses (preferably start off with only one) while you are working, i think that would be better.
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lotsa variables here. is this a clear avenue u'd like to pursue..or just kinda vague?

do u have another means of support if u quit your job?

sometimes, i think shaking up your life a little can actually be helpful with depression. (depending, of course on your type of depression, if severe..usually too stressful to make MAJOR change)

many people decide to change the course of their lives and i feel it can be a healthy and exciting thing to do.

just have to have all your ducks in a row, as they say. lol

have a friend here who decided to go back to college and he's runnin' a 4.0 and is happier than i've ever seen him.

just don't be rash..and plan well...who knows?? :D
xoxo Di
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Nice One!
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Since you like animals, why not vounlenteer at your local aspc, get a positive repore with them. You will see a difference withen youself.
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