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have you ever quit a job without having another one to go to?
If you have why and did you have any regrets or reservations?
my job isnt doing my health any good but I got bills to pay.
Phoenix
If you have why and did you have any regrets or reservations?
my job isnt doing my health any good but I got bills to pay.
Phoenix
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I just walked out one night and left them a note saying I wouldn't be back because the way they treat their young members of staff is atrocious etc etc.
The thing was I needed money, but I still lived at home. My parents were none too pleased though.
I wish i had the balls to do that. Fair play too you!
Did they not follow it up, like ring you up etc, aren't you a bit nervous now about putting them down for a reference though?
i have a mate who has just done that... and is much happier she has done it now... but she is trying to find work again.
however, its probably worthwhile me saying that, if you quit your job and don't have another one to go into and then you try to claim benefits / JSA - it could affect the amount you could recieve in financial terms.
if you are going to quit your job, you'd be better getting a sick note off your gp saying you are unfit for work and then quit... because then there is a proper reason behind your decision to leave. if you are still being bullied by your manager then you need to get an outside union or something involved, or make an official complaint; because that then could also be used as an appropriate reason for you leaving your job.
personally, i think you are making the right decision pheonix, and its quite a brave step to take... so well done you... but you could do with trying to make it as official as possible imo. rather than just quit. :thumb:
I still dunno what to do
Well you should be able to change that, and if you have to leave because of your working conditions then you have right to redress.
I'm not normally one who would advocate law suits and all that kind of business but if the management are clearly doing nothing to change the situation then its sometimes the best option.
If I were you I would attempt to talk to your manager about the situation, get it down in writing then if the situation doesnt improve and you have to leave then you can take this information to the CAB or at least to the job centre and say 'I had to leave'.