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[Dec. 23rd, 2016]
9 years ago
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Blar. Well, new laptop is up and running! That's the good news this time around. Got my art program, tablet drivers, antivirus, etc. All the stuff I need to be around and be able to draw when I have time again. Lost a paycheck to it, but at least I'm still able to do all those Jesterthings I enjoy.
...beyond that, otherstuff in life is really really dragging me down. I think I'm going to quit my job on Monday. Between them scheduling me to work on days I had set off (unless they got my permission, which they're not asking me for) and making my cancel OTHER work that pays better and has better conditions, the conditions themselves (outside in winter mornings gets old fast), the fact that I went three of five days this week where I missed one or all of my breaks that day, and then all the other random fun things (jamming my fingers more than once per day, other people never finishing work right, so I'm started off crippled each day and have to go twice as hard to break even, other workers BREAKING equipment because they don't use the waterproofing stuff, and customers like the one today, that are willing to spit on me for no apparent reason)... I just think I'm done.
I'm terrified about not being able to find a replacement job quickly, and I hate to spend any of the money I've been saving to get the hell outta here someday, because I know it'll go fast. But I'm tired of hurting my hands, of always being exhausted because I have sleeping issues paired with morning shifts, of working harder than almost anyone in the entire business for the lowest wage I can get, and of dealing with people that I never see a bright side of. It's so so draining.
...SO THERE
I've vented. We'll see if I actually quit or not. I'm a wuss.
But I might. And if I do, I hope that results in me bitching less, and drawing more! :D
I hope everyone else is having better days than me, and enjoys the holidays! Get some time off and hang out with people you like! Or family, if nothing else. Hahaha
...beyond that, otherstuff in life is really really dragging me down. I think I'm going to quit my job on Monday. Between them scheduling me to work on days I had set off (unless they got my permission, which they're not asking me for) and making my cancel OTHER work that pays better and has better conditions, the conditions themselves (outside in winter mornings gets old fast), the fact that I went three of five days this week where I missed one or all of my breaks that day, and then all the other random fun things (jamming my fingers more than once per day, other people never finishing work right, so I'm started off crippled each day and have to go twice as hard to break even, other workers BREAKING equipment because they don't use the waterproofing stuff, and customers like the one today, that are willing to spit on me for no apparent reason)... I just think I'm done.
I'm terrified about not being able to find a replacement job quickly, and I hate to spend any of the money I've been saving to get the hell outta here someday, because I know it'll go fast. But I'm tired of hurting my hands, of always being exhausted because I have sleeping issues paired with morning shifts, of working harder than almost anyone in the entire business for the lowest wage I can get, and of dealing with people that I never see a bright side of. It's so so draining.
...SO THERE
I've vented. We'll see if I actually quit or not. I'm a wuss.
But I might. And if I do, I hope that results in me bitching less, and drawing more! :D
I hope everyone else is having better days than me, and enjoys the holidays! Get some time off and hang out with people you like! Or family, if nothing else. Hahaha
If something is unsustainable and actively harming you then stepping away is the right decision, even if there may be problems down the line. In the long run it'll make things easier to deal with anyway.
Take care of yourself, dude, and merry Christmas.
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Thanks, and have a nice holiday!
...but yeah, I'm really tired of just like... In over a year now, I can't remember a single day at work where I've been HAPPY. Outside of the bad days, there have been bland days, or normal days. Lots of those, even, admittedly. But not good days. Not days where I'm happy doing that job. It's just something I can't seem to enjoy any aspect of, and I'm ready to get something else. Pretty much any other job around would at least have me working inside a building, and that's an automatic heavy improvement.
Got lots to do this weekend, but I'll try! You have a nice Christmas, too!
Honestly... this year has already taken a huge toll out of so many people. This work has taken its toll for you in so many regards. Perhaps the risk of changing jobs is a risk worth taking. It will help you with your mental and emotional health... and I am quite sure your body will be thankful for it as well.
You have what it takes to get a job that not only gives you better work conditions, but that also treats you like a human being and not like a damned robot.
A big hug for you, Jest. Who is the man? You're the man. <3
Really hoping I can build up the courage to quit, too. And the luck to find something better quickly!
I have a friend who has been in a kind of similar situation when it comes to scheduling days off and doing someone else's job. At first, because he was new, he did cover for someone else when they asked him to, but people began to abuse that so now he never covers for someone else again and only works his days and does his work, not that of another.
You just have to show that you're not their slave and if they decide to treat you even worse for that, then just give them all the finger and quit.
They'll either find another kind soul who's to good/scared to speak up or quit or they'll eventually realise that they should treat their coworkers the same way they'd like to be treated. (Though I'm sure it'll be the former)
So yea, I know it's a big risk but it may be an even bigger risk if you decide to stay and get treated like shit. If you never quit you may regret it later down the road