I nearly quit my job today

[ReallyOldLady]

I almost walked out. I have way too much put on my shoulders and I am breaking under the strain.

I had 3 complaints about me this morning concerning me
1.) not getting things done (someone else quit and the asked me to help with her duties until they replace her. That was in August. I do not "help." I do the entire fucking job as well as my own. Note: They did not increase my pay.)
2.) shutting my office door when a patient is inside --it pissed off oneof the nurses because her patient had to wait while I was taking care of another patient.
3.) A patient wants to fire the doctor because she does not understand that her fucked up CIGNA insurance refuses to let her see the specialist she picked. (She just signed up with Cigna and was assured beforehand taht this doc was on the ins.)

I lost it this morning.
When I left for lunch, I carried a bunch of my reference books out with me. I will remove all my things from the office and keep it ready every day for me to never return again.

The only problem is that I have an inpending surgery and really can't afford to lose the insurance. I intend to bide my time until that is over and I am outta there.
Of course, this morning, I was ready to go.
I think I might ask for ascript fo prozac .

Any suggestions?

 

[Shy Tall Guy]

Any suggestions?

The ability to say "take this job and shove it up your ass" is one of the sweetest things in life. I have yet to do that literally, but I have quit a number of jobs to go to another when I got fed up.

Suggestions:

1) Line up another job first - unless you can afford to go on sabbatical. This may take some time, but unless you can afford to, it is usually necessary. Part of the pleasure of telling someone to shove their job is letting them know you already have another one - usually at better pay and benefits. It is really fun when they suddenly realize they can't afford to lose you and start making counter-offers only to be turned down by you. Sweet!

One time I quit a job, and my superiors didn't panic because they thought they had my replacement already - the guy I had trained for a number of years to do my job. They did panic however when a week later when this guy gave them notice the he was leaving too - because I was leaving. That was sweet too!

Normally, I don't like to do that to the people I work for, but when they are so clueless, I like to give them a wakeup call. One job I left they had to hire three people to replace me, and my leaving was one of the nails in the coffin of the incompetent VP I reported to, who in turn was asked to leave not long afterwards.

2) If you can hurrying along the scheduling of your surgery, then get it done ASAP. If you are in the US, you can usually extend your insurance by paying the costs yourself - I think this is possible to do for sometime. It isn't cheap, often in the range of $300 per month, but it is possible for many people. I chose not to since it was cheaper for me to pay my doctor bills out of pocket and I am in fairly good health - but it is risky.

3) You did not say how your superiors reacted to the complaints, whether they were made to you, or just about you, but once I had all my ducks in a row, I would have a heart to heart chat with them - especially about #1 - #2 & #3 seem like BS to me and you shouldn't have to worry about them. However, bosses view stuff differently, and they can also use crap like that against you.

Finally; make sure you are ready to leave - once they have a clue that you are thinking along these lines, some employers will ask you to leave, or you will otherwise have burnt your bridges behind you, and it is rare that you can go back to the way things were before.

I have almost never gone back to an employer that I worked for before - too much baggage for me, and it rarely works. Be prepared - it is most likely a one way street you are about to turn into - if that isn't the way you want to go, then don't make the turn. But do prepare and start looking for another job regardless, you may need one whether you decide to quit or not.

And do not burn your bridges behind you purposefully unless you can really afford the animosity - few people can. It is better to leave with kind words all around and hopefully some references.

 

[bluespoke]

I have no idea what the answer is but I thought I should post to show that somebody cares whether you are out of a job or not.

It's really not a good time of year to walk out. Employers don't take on staff until the New Year and as you say you need the insurance for surgery.

Hang on in there, work your contracted hours and maintain an air of superiority when the flack is flying towards you. When you get home, find a quiet room, a bulletin board or a friend on via a PM and SCREAM!

I do hope it works out OK.

 

[JennyOmanHill]

I have no idea what the answer is but I thought I should post to show that somebody cares whether you are out of a job or not.

It's really not a good time of year to walk out. Employers don't take on staff until the New Year and as you say you need the insurance for surgery.

Hang on in there, work your contracted hours and maintain an air of superiority when the flack is flying towards you. When you get home, find a quiet room, a bulletin board or a friend on via a PM and SCREAM!

I do hope it works out OK.

I agree with bluespoke ROL. It's definitely a bad time of year to go job hunting. I was "released" from my job after 30 years of duty, and I have spent months trying to get back into the work force.

Not very heartening to hear that I might need to wait until after the new year! Sigh....

Vent to your friends... try and have a good weekend, and read some stories! All kidding aside, all the best for whatever you choose to do. It's Friday, and most people are at the end of their ropes at the end of the week, plus with the holidays approaching.