New beginnings are scary...

[kimber62372]

Scared to start over with a new job opportunity if I am picked for the job! I am with my job for over 22 years and even though I had a lot of crap going on with my workplace in the last 2 years, I have managed to changed how everyone sees me and transformed my image as well. Some people don't get involved with me and that's okay. I still love everyone even though they would rather see me dead in a ditch.

I am holding back due to fear of not knowing what will happen if I leave and go to another job that pays more and I won't have to deal with pettiness like my boss (who used to be my friend) not speaking to me still after 6 years!  She will only converse with me through email. No texting, no phone calls,...I can't even call out sick to her! I let other co-workers know when I am going to be out. It's truly sad! Whatever, in a way...I can do what I want I guess. I smell the fear from her but I would never do anything to hurt her or anyone intentionally. I pray for guidance and love from God and the Universe! I manifested this job into my life ..now I have to get on or off the pot! lol ...sort of speaking. lol

[vickysue]

You don't need that kind of job, I would move on and take the new one and  try  to make friends there and find a happier life.  Stress can cause a lot of problem within  your body.  I know I  had a rough marriage and  2 kids . I worried so much about how it would affect y children if I left. so I stay a  few more years until they were teenagers. But I was losing  weight, my hair and other problems. I talked it over with my boys because the kept asking me if I was sick, I us up front with them and they agreed I should divorce their father.  But they wanted to stay with him and grad. with kids they started to school with. I agreed . Hated too but I was not too far away from them. Took me  5 years to get  well .

[nannycoe1]

Go for the new job, it is good to start over sometimes

[bshee58]

It is not a good thing to mix business with personal life, keep your personal life separate, coming friends with a person who is your boss is not always a good thing, and what you are going thru now shows why it isn't a good idea.

[dreamyxo]

Congrats on your new job.  Yes new beginnings can be scary but also exciting.  Sounds like your old job was toxic I'd be happy to be leaving.

[sunshinegirl_143]

It's a new year---new opportunities--take the NEW job!  It might just be the BEST thing you have ever done for yourself!

[Nancy5]

Kimber I know change can be very scary.  No matter how bad things are at your job you know the work inside and out, you know the people and their personalities.  What I’m reading you are treated like crap and no one deserves that. Take the new job sure you will be uncomfortable in the beginning but I’m betting you will catch on faster than you think and think of all the new friends you can and will make.  Good luck and please keep us posted.

[hkckk5]

Change can be scary. However, a stressful work place can give you health issues. It did it to me and I waited to late to change jobs. Get out while you can and you may be far happier. I wish you luck with getting a new job.

[fjaz1]

I'm not a quitter but I quit my job I only had for 3 months at Ollies Bargain Outlet Dist. Ctr., when my unemployment ended after I lost a job I had for almost 2 years because the company relocated.  Ollies is dangerous to work in with garbage all over the floor and people falling out of pick modules just to begin with and is run by people who don't care nor know what they are doing which is very stressful and then being harassed just about each day you come in and when I got written up for CLEANING that was pretty much the last straw for me.  Note I am single and saved money knowing I wasn't going to last there.  Now I am enjoying my time off until I find something better.  If you can afford it quit, the stress ISN'T  worth it.

[kimber62372]

You don't need that kind of job, I would move on and take the new one and  try  to make friends there and find a happier life.  Stress can cause a lot of problem within  your body.  I know I  had a rough marriage and  2 kids . I worried so much about how it would affect y children if I left. so I stay a  few more years until they were teenagers. But I was losing  weight, my hair and other problems. I talked it over with my boys because the kept asking me if I was sick, I us up front with them and they agreed I should divorce their father.  But they wanted to stay with him and grad. with kids they started to school with. I agreed . Hated too but I was not too far away from them. Took me  5 years to get  well .

Wow VickySue! You are a strong woman and I commend you. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I feel so much better reading all these positive, encouraging words. Thank you again!

[kimber62372]

Kimber I know change can be very scary.  No matter how bad things are at your job you know the work inside and out, you know the people and their personalities.  What I’m reading you are treated like crap and no one deserves that. Take the new job sure you will be uncomfortable in the beginning but I’m betting you will catch on faster than you think and think of all the new friends you can and will make.  Good luck and please keep us posted.

Thank you Nancy! You are giving me hope!! And it's a breath of fresh air. I will let you know on Wednesday how it goes with my Interview on Tuesday. I'm nervous but I know what needs to be changed.

[singletonb]

Change can be a good thing.

[Jayce2013]

A change sounds like the best thing for you, now that I'm reading you!!!! Why would you want to still be in an unpleasant place with a terrible boss...
For sure the unknown scares.. especially after 22 years.. but hey, it can only be better than what you have right now!

Think positive... if you have this opportunity, take it without thinking twice!!! Good luck!

[judylucas]

change is sometimes a good thing but so is a paycheck so keep looking till you find the right fit