Was I wrong for quitting my job I said I would be around long term for?
I accepted a position working and managing a very popular shop in a tourist town. I was 1 of 3 employees and we had two locations. I was in charge of everything that consists of running a store including the graphic design used to promote the buisness and managed the online website. I opened and closed the store daily, organized the displays and kept track of customers, and even managed the inventory.
My boss heavily relied on me, as she would only work the store on my days off. She emphasized how it was such a hard position to fill because she needed someone she could trust with her business but also have the knowledge to promote what we sold. I was living alone and single at the time and thought this would be a decent job to be at for awhile.
She trusted me so much she even included me on a trip to New York to discover new products to sell.
I eventually met my husband who lived two hours away the next year and we got married rather quickly. We tried to find him a job closer to me but didn’t have any luck. I ended up getting pregnant and knew we needed to move in together.
I was terrified to tell me boss. We both spent a lot of time together navigating how to run her business and now I have to tell her I’m moving.
The day came and I told her I would stay for another 2 months while she could find my replacement. Her immediate response was frustration, she was not happy for me, no congratulations, nothing. She even brought up abortion. Ever since that moment I knew it was the right decision to move. Like, I shouldn’t have to explain to why moving is necessary, I’m having a baby?!
Anyway, I actually ended up having a miscarriage the following month, and didn’t even have the day off afterwards or receive an ounce of sympathy from her. I didn’t cancel my plans to move and ended up leaving on not the best terms. She did end up finding a decent replacement. I only ended up working there for a year and a half.