What a great feeling - quitting my job

[vifferman]

It seems the only thing you can't do these days is leave your job for sanity reasons.

No? That's more or less what my wife wants to do. She earns nearly twice what I do, but is REALLY unhappy. Basic problem is that last year we went on holiday for a week or so with one of her team (of 4) who she was good mates with, and living with her for that time she found out what a selfish bitch this woman really is (with a little bit of eye-opening help from me...) Since then, this bitch has very cunningly and subtly undermined her, made her look bad, dumped work on her, etc. Her boss doesn't recognise this is going on because he's too busy being an Ambitious Arsehole, and is on her case all the time. Her health hasn't been the best as a result (high blood pressure, weight gain) and she's so unhappy she could just walk out at any second. This really tells the tale, as she's VERY conscientious and responsible. Every other day she asks, "Can I quit now?" I'd love to say yes, but we've a whole lot of expensive house renovations to do (leaky cladding, and it's outside the 20-year limit, so no gummint help. I'd also like to just burn the house to the ground, but she won't let me).
Hopefully, with my meagre-ish pay rise, we might be able to scrape by if she can find a part-time job, but it's unlikely. What's more likely is she will get really ill and have to quit anyway...

[kiwifruit]

Does this face look like it's laughing?
Last place I applied to had 2 positions up for grabs...they had 700 applicants.

There is a lot of work out there if you're willing to take it on. It may not be your chosen field but often a foot in the door is all you need.

[yungatart]

There is a lot of work out there if you're willing to take it on. It may not be your chosen field but often a foot in the door is all you need.

Thanks for your sage advice, Kiwifruit.
Of course, Mstrs didn't know that...
There is shit loads of work out there, and one is either over qualified, underqualified, too old, not experienced enough, too experienced, the wrong colour, size, sex or shape, or not. Yadayadayada....

[MSTRS:Me]

There is a lot of work out there if you're willing to take it on. It may not be your chosen field but often a foot in the door is all you need.

Ah - I don't have a 'chosen field'. I do have a shit load of transferrable skills, applicable in many different job fields. But I've yet to find anyone who agrees...

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[oneofsix]

Thanks for your sage advice, Kiwifruit.
Of course, Mstrs didn't know that...
There is shit loads of work out there, and one is either over qualified, underqualified, too old, not experienced enough, too experienced, the wrong colour, size, sex or shape, or not. Yadayadayada....

Yeah a shit load of work out there and 20 shit loads of people looking for it. 2 jobs 700 applicants has already been quoted, funny how people like kiwifruit never seem to be able to compute these figures. 700 does NOT go in to 2, it still leaves 698.

[kiwifruit]

Ah - I don't have a 'chosen field'. I do have a shit load of transferrable skills, applicable in many different job fields. But I've yet to find anyone who agrees...

I bet you could get a job cleaning motel units straight away. Then, when you're finished cleaning for the morning go and offer to work for free for anyone who will let you, small businesses run by the owner preferably. That will turn into something sooner or later as you get feet in many doors.

[MSTRS:Me]

Yeah a shit load of work out there and 20 shit loads of people looking for it. 2 jobs 700 applicants has already been quoted, funny how people like kiwifruit never seem to be able to compute these figures. 700 does NOT go in to 2, it still leaves 698.

Correct.

An honest 'typical' response would read more like...

We got your application. When we read the first line (your name) we decided that since we didn't like that name, we wouldn't bother reading any of the pathetic bleatings that followed, so we consigned the lot to the bin. Don't bother wasting our oh-so-valuable time in future. Fuck off

I bet you could get a job cleaning motel units straight away. Then, when you're finished cleaning for the morning go and offer to work for free for anyone who will let you, small businesses run by the owner preferably. That will turn into something sooner or later as you get feet in many doors.

Good advice for someone who has no job. And is prepared to be screwed over by Winz, going on and off the dole.
I, however, do have a job (one of those small businesses you mentioned). It does not pay the bills anymore. Hence my search.

[NinjaNanna]

@ kiwifruit: You do realise your talking to a man in his 40's don't you, not some silverspooner in their late teens early 20's?

[kiwifruit]

@ kiwifruit: You do realise your talking to a man in his 40's don't you, not some silverspooner in their late teens early 20's?

What has 40 got to do with anything?

A man, about 40 years old, walked into my place of employment a few weeks ago. He was averagely presented, smelt a bit poorly and had fairly poor people skills. He asked if we had any work going. I said no but got his cell phone number and started ringing around for him. He had a job by the end of the week thru a friend of a friend. All because he impressed someone with his keenness.

If you want to work you will. What the fuck are you doing on kiwibiker right now? If you're serious, go find yourself some work to do. <3

[MSTRS:Me]

@ kiwifruit: You do realise your talking to a man in his 40's don't you, not some silverspooner in their late teens early 20's?

Why thank you, kind sir...

Actuall, KF, have you tried applying for a motel cleaning job (for instance)? You and 300 others, all of whom have done such work before - except you. Who they gonna hire?

[kiwifruit]

Why thank you, kind sir...

Actuall, KF, have you tried applying for a motel cleaning job (for instance)? You and 300 others, all of whom have done such work before - except you. Who they gonna hire?

I've had good results just door knocking. People recognise and appreciate the keenness. They see you out there physically looking to work, rather than just applying for advertised positions.

Go and use the time you're spending posting on kiwibiker to gain experience. Work for free if you have to. Think outside the square. I'm just trying to help you, man!

[MSTRS:Me]

Yeah I know you are. I'm just trying to illustrate the reality of the job market as it is in HB.

[dogsnbikes]

There's more to life than money!

Certainly is!!

Its been over 7 years since I have worked more than 23 weeks in a year..

So I'm loving my retirement job and still have over 20 years to go before the pension is due

[Headbanger]

A few weeks ago I threw in the best job, with the best pay, with the best conditions I have ever had, simply because I was homesick.

Lmfao.

I'm a fucker like that, But its good to see the wife and kids everyday and to live in my own house, sleep in my own bed.


Funny enough I have applied for a single job, and its going well so far, been called back for a second interview and it seems the process is being accelerated to get me onboard, If I get this one it will instantly elevate me to a level that could have taken a decade.

[Headbanger]

No? That's more or less what my wife wants to do. She earns nearly twice what I do, but is REALLY unhappy. Basic problem is that last year we went on holiday for a week or so with one of her team (of 4) who she was good mates with, and living with her for that time she found out what a selfish bitch this woman really is (with a little bit of eye-opening help from me...) Since then, this bitch has very cunningly and subtly undermined her, made her look bad, dumped work on her, etc. Her boss doesn't recognise this is going on because he's too busy being an Ambitious Arsehole, and is on her case all the time. Her health hasn't been the best as a result (high blood pressure, weight gain) and she's so unhappy she could just walk out at any second. This really tells the tale, as she's VERY conscientious and responsible. Every other day she asks, "Can I quit now?" I'd love to say yes, but we've a whole lot of expensive house renovations to do (leaky cladding, and it's outside the 20-year limit, so no gummint help. I'd also like to just burn the house to the ground, but she won't let me).
Hopefully, with my meagre-ish pay rise, we might be able to scrape by if she can find a part-time job, but it's unlikely. What's more likely is she will get really ill and have to quit anyway...

Fuck that, Personally I'd support my wife in what she wanted to do and say fuck the house.

Sell it, do something you like, be happy.


Not trying to be a judgmental cunt, You guys follow your own road, Just saying what I would do.