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TVFactFan · 03-26-2006, 12:13 PM

I can't believe I'm actually thinking about quitting a job and haven;t found another one. I never been this miserable on a job in all my life. The enviroment is horrible and the managers are all related and talk sh*T about everyone in the company. The Boss is unprofessional and its just so hard to go in there each day. Anyone ever felt like this.

Jrnygrl · 03-26-2006, 12:18 PM

I know how you feel. I worked in an environment where it was a family owned company for six years.

I would suggest you hold out until you find something new. I spent an entire year looking for a job (they let my whole department go) and it was tough. Have you thought about going to a temp agency while you look for a permanent job?? I did and I got a permanent job with the company I was temping for. I know it can be tough when you go to work in a miserable environment, but you need money in this world.

Really think about this one. Have something to fall back on.

Mijada · 03-26-2006, 12:26 PM

I agree with Jrnygrl. Don't quit until you have another job to go to, especially if you have a lot of bills. Jobs are hard to find right now so I would just stick this one out for a while. The job you have isn't so different from a lot of jobs, at practically any workplace people are going to talk crap about other people, gossip, act immaturely etc. Sometimes you just have to deal with it. I did for many years but my bills all got paid.

TVFactFan · 03-26-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrnygrl

I know how you feel. I worked in an environment where it was a family owned company for six years.

I would suggest you hold out until you find something new. I spent an entire year looking for a job (they let my whole department go) and it was tough. Have you thought about going to a temp agency while you look for a permanent job?? I did and I got a permanent job with the company I was temping for. I know it can be tough when you go to work in a miserable environment, but you need money in this world.

Really think about this one. Have something to fall back on.

I guess the thought entered my mind because I know have atleast 5 months Rent in my bank account and I keep saying to myself-"I can find another job in 2months can't I? But I think I will just hold out. Another thought thst came to mind was just quitting my professional job and just getting a 8 or $9.00 hour job at a fast food place or something part-time while I look for another professional position.

Brian Damage · 03-26-2006, 12:29 PM

I once quit a job with nothing to fall back on and it took me a year and a half to find a new job. You'd be better of getting fired and collecting unemployment checks for awhile than quitting and having nothing.

TVFactFan · 03-26-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I once quit a job with nothing to fall back on and it took me a year and a half to find a new job. You'd be better of getting fired and collecting unemployment checks for awhile than quitting and having nothing.

Yeah I thought about that too. But I think it's hard to get unemployment if you are fired isn't it?

Brian Damage · 03-26-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Yeah I thought about that too. But I think it's hard to get unemployment if you are fired isn't it?

You can't get unemployment if you quit. I don't know if they stiffened up the rules, but I remember it not being all that hard to get it.

TVFactFan · 03-26-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

You can't get unemployment if you quit. I don't know if they stiffened up the rules, but I remember it not being all that hard to get it.

I know you don't get it when u quit. That's why I was saying to myself-"well since I have 7 months rent in the bank and maybe I can work part-time and looking for another full time job." You have to be fed up for things like that to come to mind

Mijada · 03-26-2006, 01:25 PM

Sometimes it's hard to collect unemployment if you're fired too, especially if your employer has a legit reason for letting you go. This girl was fired where I used to work and although she was able to get unemployment in the beginning, the boss took her to court and won so the girl ended up having to pay all the money back.

Janice · 03-26-2006, 01:31 PM

I've done it many times, but I always had a husband to fall back on. I wouldn't do it if I were you Solomon. It could take a while to get a job, and then you're really screwed.

Flipping burgers won't pay your bills and would drive you insane. I was going to suggest temping as well. That way, you get to see if the job is a good fit. You also have to consider health insurance.

I feel for you. I worked at a job 10 years ago that I hated with a passion. The salary and the benefits were great, but I was going crazy. I lasted three months. When I ended up crying at the dinner table, my husband said to just give my notice the next day, which is what I did.

TVFactFan · 03-26-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I've done it many times, but I always had a husband to fall back on. I wouldn't do it if I were you Solomon. It could take a while to get a job, and then you're really screwed.

Flipping burgers won't pay your bills and would drive you insane. I was going to suggest temping as well. That way, you get to see if the job is a good fit. You also have to consider health insurance.

I feel for you. I worked at a job 10 years ago that I hated with a passion. The salary and the benefits were great, but I was going crazy. I lasted three months. When I ended up crying at the dinner table, my husband said to just give my notice the next day, which is what I did.

I hear ya. What led to my frustration recently is on Friday they moved me out of my office into a cubicle and said they wanted to use that office as a consulting room. So that's why I been upset all weekend because I was aleady miserable but taking the office from me was just the final straw

80s_Fan · 03-26-2006, 02:38 PM

Yep, I have done that too many times in my past and I'm trying hard not to do that anymore. I'm currently employed and not happy but I have no choice to stick with it for now. I've learned from my past; never quit without a back up job or something else to fall back on.

ponytail · 03-26-2006, 02:47 PM

Please try and stay with your job. I quit a job once without having another one lined up and I was out of work for a long time. The job I have now isn't a pleasant working environment. Alot of negetive talk and favortism. Somedays isn't unbearable. But it's a job. Hang in there.

Ant-Lox · 03-26-2006, 03:31 PM

I did that once before, but it was for health reasons, It only took me about 2 months to find another job though....

Stick with your job until you find another one, thats the best bet......

GARFIELDKOOL · 03-26-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

I know you don't get it when u quit. That's why I was saying to myself-"well since I have 7 months rent in the bank and maybe I can work part-time and looking for another full time job." You have to be fed up for things like that to come to mind

You should do what this guy I use to work with did. He got himself fired on purpose so he can collect unemployment for the simple reason he didn't like his job or the bosses. LOL

03-26-2006, 12:13 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	Has anyone ever quit a job without having another one? I can't believe I'm actually thinking about quitting a job and haven;t found another one. I never been this miserable on a job in all my life. The enviroment is horrible and the managers are all related and talk sh*T about everyone in the company. The Boss is unprofessional and its just so hard to go in there each day. Anyone ever felt like this.

03-26-2006, 12:26 PM	#3
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I agree with Jrnygrl. Don't quit until you have another job to go to, especially if you have a lot of bills. Jobs are hard to find right now so I would just stick this one out for a while. The job you have isn't so different from a lot of jobs, at practically any workplace people are going to talk crap about other people, gossip, act immaturely etc. Sometimes you just have to deal with it. I did for many years but my bills all got paid.
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03-26-2006, 12:29 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I once quit a job with nothing to fall back on and it took me a year and a half to find a new job. You'd be better of getting fired and collecting unemployment checks for awhile than quitting and having nothing.
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03-26-2006, 02:38 PM	#12
80s_Fan Healthcare_Clerk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,697	Been There....Done That Yep, I have done that too many times in my past and I'm trying hard not to do that anymore. I'm currently employed and not happy but I have no choice to stick with it for now. I've learned from my past; never quit without a back up job or something else to fall back on.

03-26-2006, 03:31 PM	#14
Ant-Lox Cloud Watcher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,824	I did that once before, but it was for health reasons, It only took me about 2 months to find another job though.... Stick with your job until you find another one, thats the best bet......
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03-26-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	I know how you feel. I worked in an environment where it was a family owned company for six years. I would suggest you hold out until you find something new. I spent an entire year looking for a job (they let my whole department go) and it was tough. Have you thought about going to a temp agency while you look for a permanent job?? I did and I got a permanent job with the company I was temping for. I know it can be tough when you go to work in a miserable environment, but you need money in this world. Really think about this one. Have something to fall back on.

03-26-2006, 01:25 PM	#9
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	Sometimes it's hard to collect unemployment if you're fired too, especially if your employer has a legit reason for letting you go. This girl was fired where I used to work and although she was able to get unemployment in the beginning, the boss took her to court and won so the girl ended up having to pay all the money back.

03-26-2006, 01:31 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I've done it many times, but I always had a husband to fall back on. I wouldn't do it if I were you Solomon. It could take a while to get a job, and then you're really screwed. Flipping burgers won't pay your bills and would drive you insane. I was going to suggest temping as well. That way, you get to see if the job is a good fit. You also have to consider health insurance. I feel for you. I worked at a job 10 years ago that I hated with a passion. The salary and the benefits were great, but I was going crazy. I lasted three months. When I ended up crying at the dinner table, my husband said to just give my notice the next day, which is what I did.

03-26-2006, 02:47 PM	#13
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Please try and stay with your job. I quit a job once without having another one lined up and I was out of work for a long time. The job I have now isn't a pleasant working environment. Alot of negetive talk and favortism. Somedays isn't unbearable. But it's a job. Hang in there.