TLdr: guess not so short of a story. I've showed up super late to work a few times and after getting my first written warning, i get there at 10 2 days later while my boss is on vacation. So now I'm expecting a second warning/harder talking to/possibly termination. I'll consider options based on your votes! (Options at bottom.)
So long story short, I started my new job in October 2022. Work is easy, and honestly, I was getting paid more than I should have. However, the culture is very clique-like and very gossipy. I've showed up a bit late a few times and my boss would put me to the side and tell me i should be there earlier; she once saw me get there at 9:40, and honestly, is exactly why i work my ass off. I ask a ton of questions, am friendly and will do what i can to get my work done. I've had other jobs where i would get there a bit late but wasn't much of an issue. So, recently i got my first written warning, and two days later, while my boss is on vacation, i got to work at 10. Theres this sneaky coworker, who's buddy's with my boss, that must've been the one to tell my boss when i get there extra late. I know this because i swear she avoids meand avoids eye contact when i pass by. So, i asked for some PTO a few days ago and was thinking of putting my 2 weeks because i know whats coming; 2nd written warning. And honestly my boss is a smart person; she asked if I've mentally checked out and told her no, that i loved it there. However, later i caught myself drifting off. I actually had checked out. Great pay and hybrid schedule is cool and all but i only really worked 5 days a month, and yet had very old traditioned senior management that wanted us in office as much as possible. My self worth declined, i started to stress eat, i stopped going to the gym, my relationship with my girlfriend went down and honestly i was becoming angry. I didn't want to be there anymore. Gossip, drama, pay for little effort, micromanaging, hypocritical, fakeness. It all got to me. I don't do well with people who aren't themselves. And it's all not my fault. I know i have some underlying psychological issued I must work on, but i guess having money doesn't equal happiness, but that's another story.
So, redditors, I'll let you decide on what to do. Should i:
- Put my two weeks notice and find a new job?
- Stay at the job until I get fired? (Cause honestly i think they want me gone.)
- Face the consequences like a man, apologize, get there on time and prove myself to the organization?
- Quit today. (I mean, fuck it, right?)
If this gets traction, i will add 3 more options from what you all want to add.
Thanks!