Without going into too many riveting details I feel it is time to inform the world that I have been looking for a new job. When one goes to work and seriously thinks about quitting more than once a week…it’s just that time.So, I booked a trip to Greece for the middle of May knowing that I didn’t have enough vacation time. Originally the plan was to save time and go in the fall. Plans change. Lives change. I booked the trip because a) it would force me to leave my job and avoid becoming one of those weird old ladies who’ve been in church employment for over 40 years, b) I secretly hoped I could wrangle some unpaid time off and job hunt at my leisure, and c) I’m not crazy.
In job interviews I say that I’m leaving because it’s a good time—and it is—but mostly I just hate my job. I’ve hated it since the day I was interviewed by my prospective supervisor and she didn’t smile…not once. Granted, I was wearing a shirt with a skull and crossbones print—a pattern not generally smiled upon at the Church Office Building—but I found it slightly amusing. Now I find it ironically prophetic. (For the record, I don't hate everything about my job...the parking privileges are really nice.)
Yesterday I found out officially that I would be unable to get unpaid time off. In which case, as of May 16th I will be out of a job...
I'm really not that concerned. Nobody refuses an archaeology graduate.
10 comments:
I love when something happens that forces us to do something we've been wanting to do for awhile. I think you should come work for the other side. You know, the state.
Changing jobs whether by choice or by force is a part of life, how we handle it is another thing entirely. Stand Tall!!
Best of luck finding a better fit with even better parking (if that is possible)...:-)
CJ
Thanks for abandoning me as soon as I get here. I'm offended! You better bring me back a really good souvenir or something.
gotta love your posts girl. they make me smile. i am so excited for you to move on to something new and unknown at the moment. Greece sounds like a blast. i am jealous.
I can't believe you couldn't get unpaid time off! Ouch! Any news from the other front?
Hey maybe we'll have to job hunt together as I also will be jobless as of May 1st. I think about quitting my job at least 3x a day...you thought yours was bad at a few times a week.
I don't know most of your commenters, which makes me think you live a double life. Argh.
I am happy to escort you to Greece and subsequently, into the unknown thereafter. I will follow you into the dark...
I like it- smart move to just quick instead of deal with the time off hassle! and perfect timing for extra summer time until you find a job, right!?
Can I hire you as my life coach?
There will be lots of overtime.
You are always welcome here in F-dub.
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