I've worked in care for two years, been in a senior position for nearly one year… It has been hell, between covid and staff shortages.
I really just wanted the promotion to get a bit more money per hour but the effort I'm putting in is minimal.
It's sad because I know I'm a good carer, but I'm burnt out and broken down like so many of us, I feel like I can't leave but I want to but I don't know what to do instead. I don't want to work for someone else.
I feel a bit guilty because the sector is struggling but so am I. I was on standby today to pick up any shifts that when down due to staff calling in sick.
But I just ignored all the calls. And of course now they've sorted it. I'll have to deal with the manager on Monday but now I'm just enjoying the fact they can't force me to work.