Anybody just say F it and walk off their job ?

[Gearhead]

Anybody just walked away from a decent paying job due to BS, incompetent coworkers, mismanagement, favoritism, little to no raises each year, etc etc ?

I'm a very patient person and don't really ever get stressed, but the idiots I deal with each day have been making my blood boil the past few months !! :mad::mad:

Been there 20 years, and I might not make it another week.....

That is all.

[jeep45238]

Yup. Had a great smile on my face when I did it, haven't looked back. A few of the folks there still keep in touch with me, and absolutely hate life.

[sean]

I put myself in a position with bills where I would never be tied to a job that I hate because of money. Some of you may remember two years ago I delivered pizza. I'm at a place that's for the most part I can do what I want. Yes I have to do some shit work ESP when it snows but I'm happy. If your not happy start looking and leave on your own terms.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Dang Scott. Sorry to hear about that, but you know you'll have all that no matter where you go. I almost hit you up the other day. Talking to a girl that works there at the Covington campus in retirement planning.

If you ever get frustrated just go out in the garage and look at all the baller cars you have :lol:

[Gearhead]

Dang Scott. Sorry to hear about that, but you know you'll have all that no matter where you go. I almost hit you up the other day. Talking to a girl that works there at the Covington campus in retirement planning.

If you ever get frustrated just go out in the garage and look at all the baller cars you have :lol:

James-
Yep, you're right about it probably being like that anywhere.
They're hiring a ton of new people there now, mostly for the front line phones. Probably starts out around 38-40k, although if you can stick it out for a few years, the sky's the limit. Most don't seem to last though.....

[Rick93coupe]

Yep but I tried to have all my ducks in a row first. First year was extremely tight, I'm expecting good things for this year.

[redfirepearlgt]

Scott make sure you have a new job first. Keep focused. Yeah I left a job I thought would pan into something and gave zero notice. Had only been there 4 months when I walked out. The new job thought I gave two weeks notice. But that was just a front so I did not look bad to them. I started my last day after lunch and using the "open door" policy began with the company VP and worked my way down. The only person I did not tell was my direct boss who was a dickhead. He came to me at almost quitting time and told me he had heard a rumor. Without allowing him to expand on the rumor I cut him off and said yes its true. He wanted to know why I had not started with him first, and I told him because my intent was for him not to even know. I walked out. Started a new job on Monday that paid 10K more a year. Only thing I regretted was not having told him to go f##k himself cordially.

oops forgive the explicative

[Kevin1989]

I just did actually (kinda) been hearing empty promises for 2 years about being the lead mechanic (small engines) and never made it happen. After 2 years of making 26k only taking home around 24k on salary countless overtime hours 10+ a week. I said fuck it and told them I was quitting and they let me go on the spot.... I already have a job lined up and start Monday if the weather permits. But it does feel good if you just can't take it anymore to leave! Huge weight off your shoulders. I say if you can afford it, and aren't worried about burning any bridges. Screw it! Make a scene and leave! You will feel a lot better. I know I do.



Sorry if that's choppy I'm on my cell phone at a bar enjoying my vacation !!!!!

[Mista Bone]

Anybody just walked away from a decent paying job due to BS, incompetent coworkers, mismanagement, favoritism, little to no raises each year, etc etc ?

I'm a very patient person and don't really ever get stressed, but the idiots I deal with each day have been making my blood boil the past few months !! :mad::mad:

Been there 20 years, and I might not make it another week.....

That is all.

14 years at a job, gave a weeks notice and left. I carried a boat plug around the last day...took it with me when I left. The boat nearly sank if you get my idea.

I would have 29 years in and be retiring next year if I'd stayed. Well if I would have lived that long as the stress would have killed me.

Second time, I stayed around and watched the ship go down, got off before it sank.

[Gearhead]

Thanks for everybody's input.....much appreciated. I've got some thinking to do.......

[5.0calypso93lx]

James-
Yep, you're right about it probably being like that anywhere.
They're hiring a ton of new people there now, mostly for the front line phones. Probably starts out around 38-40k, although if you can stick it out for a few years, the sky's the limit. Most don't seem to last though.....

She's been there a couple years now.

It never hurts to look. With your experience I'd imagine you have some big value at a different firm. If nothing else you can use it for leverage in your current role.

[Stangman]

Yes. Almost every day. But I like money, and dont really have many skills in the IT field so I stick w/ where I'm at. Plus, good things come to those who wait, and I've been gaining more respect and knowledge as time goes on. It's not what I want to do my whole life, but right now my choice of what I want to do in life is steered by my ridiculous school loan that I'll probably never be able to pay back so who knows!

[Kevin1989]

Yes. Almost every day. But I like money, and dont really have many skills in the IT field so I stick w/ where I'm at. Plus, good things come to those who wait, and I've been gaining more respect and knowledge as time goes on. It's not what I want to do my whole life, but right now my choice of what I want to do in life is steered by my ridiculous school loan that I'll probably never be able to pay back so who knows!

I agree with the things come to those who wait. But at what point do you quit waiting, or run out of time I'm going to be 25 this year and I want to buy a house soon and start a life but sometimes you have to make big moves.

I'm just curious I just made a big move after 2 years I felt like it was now or never being stuck in my parents for ever. I feel you have tondo some big moves for you. The number one person is YOU

[redfirepearlgt]

Thanks for everybody's input.....much appreciated. I've got some thinking to do.......

When Bob Knight was forced out at IU (what a setup...but thats another story) he was interviewed on Larry King Live he equated the latter part of his career at IU to that of a marriage going bad. "You stick it out hoping everything will get better and it will last, but once its over and you look back you say to yourself, 'I should have done this five years ago'". Not saying that is your case but maybe it is. Just make sure you have a PLAN B!

[redfirepearlgt]

I agree with the things come to those who wait. But at what point do you quit waiting, or run out of time I'm going to be 25 this year and I want to buy a house soon and start a life but sometimes you have to make big moves.

I'm just curious I just made a big move after 2 years I felt like it was now or never being stuck in my parents for ever. I feel you have tondo some big moves for you. The number one person is YOU

Kevin I was in your shoes when I got out of the Navy in 93. Here I was a man of 28 having served 8 years active duty, living on my own, been half way around the world and back twice and now coming back to Cincinnati, stuck with having to accept a job working on copiers for $8 an hour, using my own vehicle to do it in, and having to swallow my pride and ask mom and dad to let me stay with them until I landed on my feet again. And trust me it was not from lack of looking for work. I started looking for jobs in this area and blanketing Cincinnati 6 months before I got out. There just weren't any jobs in 93 in this area. At least not for prior military with tech schooling but no associates degree. And I did not have an internet to work the job market with. I knew no one in the trades or unions that could help me.

But like you I toughed it out, I stayed focused and kept job shopping in spite of promises of better pay. The best thing I can atribute to my currnet lifestyle is the internet and meeting a frind on this website that told me about hte opening I currently hold. Stay strong brother. Keep looking. It may happen today or next year but it will happen. There is no shame in staying home as long as you aren't being a mooch bag and don't give up.

Get your resume on line with monster and career builder. That gets you networked with head hunters. Then build a relationship with them when they call. Don't give up.

[Kevin1989]

Kevin I was in your shoes when I got out of the Navy in 93. Here I was a man of 28 having served 8 years active duty, living on my own, been half way around the world and back twice and now coming back to Cincinnati, stuck with having to accept a job working on copiers for $8 an hour, using my own vehicle to do it in, and having to swallow my pride and ask mom and dad to let me stay with them until I landed on my feet again. And trust me it was not from lack of looking for work. I started looking for jobs in this area and blanketing Cincinnati 6 months before I got out. There just weren't any jobs in 93 in this area. At least not for prior military with tech schooling but no associates degree. And I did not have an internet to work the job market with. I knew no one in the trades or unions that could help me.

But like you I toughed it out, I stayed focused and kept job shopping in spite of promises of better pay. The best thing I can atribute to my currnet lifestyle is the internet and meeting a frind on this website that told me about hte opening I currently hold. Stay strong brother. Keep looking. It may happen today or next year but it will happen. There is no shame in staying home as long as you aren't being a mooch bag and don't give up.

Get your resume on line with monster and career builder. That gets you networked with head hunters. Then build a relationship with them when they call. Don't give up.

Yea, I couldn't stay with a dead end for ever I'm working for a smaller company now for more money, and getting paid overtime! But I was up front with him that I am still looking and trying toget my foot in the door. Atleast where I'm at now I can make a living. But better things have a way of coming around and I plan on being ready for that!

[slow86fiveoh]

Im at work right now and everyday i show up i feel like walking out, but i have a wife and child so i have to man up and keep at it. Before i found this job i quit my last because my boss was a jackass who beleived in cussing you and treating u like a dog so it didnt last long.

[Gongshow]

Just try to line something up first then gtfo

[pegasus]

hang in till you find something else

[may93]

Give notice and leave on a good note! It's a small world and you never know who you'll bump into later. Not to mention some businesses will call your old employer.

[04 Venom]

Give notice and leave on a good note! It's a small world and you never know who you'll bump into later. Not to mention some businesses will call your old employer.

Agree--don't burn bridges.