Antiwork

Trying to leave this current job for a new one. Pays $1 more. I hate the “we'll call you back” crap. Called the place today about hiring, hiring manager said “let me find your application and I'll call back” Its been 3 hours. Called back and hilariously she picks up and explains “haven't had time to call back” but yah easily just picked up the phone. Seems a little funny here. Unless I don't know how it really is and maybe she was busy. I know I probably won't expect a call back. Why are managers so anal about hiring.

I am a recent masters graduate working as a paralegal. I have been assigned to one case, and the past few days have been mostly waiting for specific documents and information to come in and it has been slow. This is an environment where everyone works late and is really stressed out. I feel like at this time I have it really easy, and I’m able to go through what I have to do thoroughly because I have endless time from 9-5. Part of me thinks I should ask for more work…. Part of me thinks they specifically told me I am only to be working on this case right now, and that I don’t necessarily have to chase down work, as long as I do what I am asked to do well and timely. Should I ask for work or enjoy a slow season?

And if so, what do they think? It was one of the first shows I watched that actually addressed how shitty corporate can be, especially to retail workers. But I think it decreased in quality when Amy became manager.

Basically the title. I don't know how to shake this “wrong” feeling. She asked if there was anything she could do to get me to stay. I wanted to say “Pay me what I'm worth”, or list the verifiably unfair admonishments in my last performance review. I just said, “It's no longer a good fit.” I have something lined up, but I still feel like I'm out on a limb, wavering over a drop that will really hurt me. I stay in jobs. I've never done this before. How do I feel better about this?