Wage slave

By Anonymous - 04/11/2022 16:00

Today, I woke in the same way as every day, puking and hating life. It hasn’t been the same since my new boss started. I now want to start afresh, quit my job, and find a better way of living without ripping my eyes out. Why can’t I just win the lottery? FML
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Chazzster 28

You need to make a practical plan for a better life. That should not rely on anything so improbable as the lottery… (1) Keep working for now for “the boss from hell” but update you resume and start applying and interviewing for a different job - Even if you have to move to get it. Just don’t tell anyone at work about this - They could tell your boss and they could make your life even worse before you find a better job… (2) Try to find a counselor or psychologist who can help you deal with the stresses in your life and may be able to help you respond more productively to those stresses… I wish you well. A bad boss can ruin your days and nights. And they might be intentionally trying to get you to quit as a lower cost and legal risk option to the company; as opposed to laying you off or firing you. Though you won’t know that for sure until you find another job and quit. In the meantime you need the income until you find a better job. If boss seems visibly relieved or happy once you actually give notice (2 weeks notice is traditional), then you will know they were trying to get you to quit. By the way the 13th amendment to the US constitution abolished slavery - It is strictly up to you when or if you quit, boss gets no say in that. When the time comes just give them a written notice saying you are leaving and when your last day will be, signed, and dated - no reasons are required. Give it to HR or your boss. Then don’t discuss it more than you have to… I believe that you will find that once you make a practical plan to get a better job, some of the pressure will come off, and life will be somewhat better. But stick to your plan, though you may need to adapt it as you find out more about your options.

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ODBeefalo 10

get yourself real experience in your field 2+ years generally (I don't know how much you do or don't have). keep a list with photos is applicable of achievements. talk about raises if your job is secure. keep an eye for a better job. the more time, skill and money you have now, the more competitive you look in the interview compared to other possible talent. I have had 5 jobs in my field in 10 years, using each to build more skills and improve what I offer and am worth. but make sure you can provide proof of skill and stay long enough at each to at least know if it is a good place to grow and work before moving on.

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Chazzster 28

You need to make a practical plan for a better life. That should not rely on anything so improbable as the lottery… (1) Keep working for now for “the boss from hell” but update you resume and start applying and interviewing for a different job - Even if you have to move to get it. Just don’t tell anyone at work about this - They could tell your boss and they could make your life even worse before you find a better job… (2) Try to find a counselor or psychologist who can help you deal with the stresses in your life and may be able to help you respond more productively to those stresses… I wish you well. A bad boss can ruin your days and nights. And they might be intentionally trying to get you to quit as a lower cost and legal risk option to the company; as opposed to laying you off or firing you. Though you won’t know that for sure until you find another job and quit. In the meantime you need the income until you find a better job. If boss seems visibly relieved or happy once you actually give notice (2 weeks notice is traditional), then you will know they were trying to get you to quit. By the way the 13th amendment to the US constitution abolished slavery - It is strictly up to you when or if you quit, boss gets no say in that. When the time comes just give them a written notice saying you are leaving and when your last day will be, signed, and dated - no reasons are required. Give it to HR or your boss. Then don’t discuss it more than you have to… I believe that you will find that once you make a practical plan to get a better job, some of the pressure will come off, and life will be somewhat better. But stick to your plan, though you may need to adapt it as you find out more about your options.

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ODBeefalo 10

get yourself real experience in your field 2+ years generally (I don't know how much you do or don't have). keep a list with photos is applicable of achievements. talk about raises if your job is secure. keep an eye for a better job. the more time, skill and money you have now, the more competitive you look in the interview compared to other possible talent. I have had 5 jobs in my field in 10 years, using each to build more skills and improve what I offer and am worth. but make sure you can provide proof of skill and stay long enough at each to at least know if it is a good place to grow and work before moving on.

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