I (f28) have worked for the same company since I was 19 years old. I've given my all to this company and have worked my way up from the trenches to a “general manager” position and make decent money for what I do compared to other jobs in my area. I had intended to stay at least until the end of the year, but due to other circumstances, I'm leaving.
My husband and I learned I was pregnant, and I ended up miscarrying our child at almost two months pregnant. Then i was back at work two days later because we are “short staffed” or have a standard to uphold in the store. I feel like this job has a large part in that happening, so I'm out.
I put my two weeks in last week and I have never felt more happier in the almost 10 years I've been here. I hate that I'm having to spend another second in this building but in order for them to pay out my two weeks of vacation I have left over I'm staying until next Friday.
I feel so liberated and I have little to no stress now because of this decision! It was the greatest feeling to see the shock and upset my boss had after he read my two weeks notice. He began questioning what was he going to do because I'm the “glue” and the “anchor” that holds this building together! I'm so happy!!
I have two employment opportunities available to me as of right now, but they are better opportunities for myself and my family and I'm going for it.