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October 22nd, 2005
I quit.
Tomorrow or Monday, I am quitting my job. The one that I hate. The one that’s taken advantage of me, humiliated me and lied to me.
I quit.
I don’t have another job lined up. No prospects. I’m taking a leap of faith that it will all be fine, which is so wildly out of character for me, you cannot imagine. I don’t know who I am if I’m not working towards a crazy career, but I’m about to find out.
This decision came as I recapped the series of events that have happened over the past several months, with a particular eye towards the humiliation that was Thursday night, and realized the only choice I have to leave my dignity intact is to quit. So, while on a business trip from hell, I quit. I give up. Nothing’s good enough for anybody else. It seems.
But being alone is not the best way to be, and I’m so very very lucky to have a husband who replied, “You have finally come to your senses,” when I told him I’m going to quit.
Even if he is stranded alone at our Florida home putting up hurricane shutters by himself as Wilma ravages the Mexican coast and hurtles towards our house.
Argh.
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1. katiedid | October 22nd, 2005 at 6:19 pm
First, I tip my hat to anyone who can use an Edie song as the scaffolding for a blog post.
Second, I tip my hat to you for having the guts to quit. All those PE teachers were so wrong, sweetie: sometimes quitters DO win. And I just know this will all work itself out for the best for you in the end.
And lastly, I hope you’re all safe and sound. Wilma sounds like something unusually fierce.
2. Carol | October 22nd, 2005 at 8:02 pm
I am worried about you and Wilma, but now I’m worried about you and your job prospects.
You seem incredibly talented and capable. I’m sure that you will find a job soon. Take this wonderful opportunity to reexamine everything. Maybe you even need a career change???
3. Tania | October 22nd, 2005 at 8:08 pm
You’ve finally come to your senses.
Everything good in my career has happened when I left jobs I hated.
Sometimes, you gotta know when to take a bow.
You, my dear, are awesome, and I’m looking forward to seeing you do something better next.
Good luck with Wilma…
4. Yesrie | October 22nd, 2005 at 10:28 pm
“So, while on a business trip from hell, I quit.”
Good.
Need I mention the shit I took from Impossible Lawyer before I quit?
“I don’t have another job lined up. No prospects. I’m taking a leap of faith that it will all be fine”
It will. Trust your instincts.
{{rummages for size 2 needles, sorts through fingering yarn…}} ]:>
5. Trina | October 22nd, 2005 at 10:47 pm
(((J))) I don’t know what happened Thursday, but I know you didn’t deserve it. And I’m sorry you weren’t at home with a hubby and kitty to hug and snuggle with, after having to make such a big decision. But I’m glad you have A’s support, and glad you can be done with a job that wasn’t enriching your life!
6. Jamie | October 23rd, 2005 at 9:30 am
(J) I wholeheartedly agree with Carol. Congratulations on your brave step! I have no doubt that you will stumble (in typical Jonna fashion) into something wonderful that you enjoy.
Thinking of you – be sure to post as soon as that bitch Wilma has finally passed.
7. Urban Chick | October 23rd, 2005 at 4:00 pm
i have no career ladders to speak of these days but y’know, it’s sorta liberating in the best of ways…
the world is my lobster* and it can be yours too!
* this is a favourite chick family adage
8. Lucky Charmz | October 23rd, 2005 at 6:17 pm
You are a strong person and you will make it. There is nothing worse than an impossible employer. Once between teaching jobs (I had moved and gotten married, and school had already started with no prospects in my area)-I did temp work. They kept sending me to these places where everyone was totally miserable and the pay was so lousy. I suffered through it, and then a few weeks later got the best job of my life. Four years later, I am glad I had to pour coffee and work in a bookstore and clean floors-it didn’t really matter. The next job you have the people will wonder where you’ve been all this time and will appreciate you and your skills. Hang in there.
9. Kate | October 24th, 2005 at 9:34 am
Those assholes!
You have tremendous stuff inside you, and now you will have the time and energy to see what it will become. And I can’t wait to see too.
As for Wilma, Yikes! I hope your house, and more importantly: Adam, are ok. Sending my love… KM
PS Have you gone to a Barbara Sher workshop yet? Or her website?
http://www.barbarasher.com/boards/
10. mireille | October 24th, 2005 at 11:31 am
Hey, J, look! Donna Summer wrote a song for you to sing to your former employers:
go on now go, walk out the door.
Just turn around now
’cause you’re not welcome anymore.
Weren’t you the one who tried
to break me with goodbyes?
you think I’d crumble?
you think I’d lay down and die?
Oh no not I.
I will survive.
Oh as long as I know how to love
I know I’ll stay alive.
I got all my life to live
and I got all my love to give.
and I’ll survive. I will survive.
I WILL SURVIVE
heh. xoxo
11. whinger | October 24th, 2005 at 3:30 pm
Am now so curious as to what the final straw was, but perhaps my imaginary final scene is more interesting.
One of the BEST feelings in the whole world is to quit a hateful job. How awesome is it to give no notice, and then saunter out with not a care in the world?
There are always more jobs. Always. Especially for smart people who are capable of learning. And that’s assuming that you want/need a job. Taking care of one’s self and one’s hubby can also be a full-time job if done correctly.
Hurrah for quitting!
12. Parisjasmal | October 24th, 2005 at 6:37 pm
Hooray J! Many doors are open for you—you just have to march through them. Sending you good thoughts about Wilma!
Safety to you and Addy and Cappy!
13. LCA | December 18th, 2006 at 9:20 pm
Oh my gosh. I just did this. Exactly this. Right down to the significant other’s relief.
I’m reading your archives (obviously) because…you’re awesome.
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