So I recently quit retail after 8 years to chase a career in maintenance (to work my way into the hvac industry). Well at first the job showed so much promise, told me they would get me my certifications in any trade I wanted and they'd pay for it too. Since I've started, all it's been is 100 miles per hour work.
I'm talking balls to the wall, running like a chicken with no head. I have worked 36 out of the last 37 days. My only day off being a CALL IN. Most of those 36 days were around 12-17 hour shifts as well. None of them being less than 9. Im exhausted. I'm a hard worker and don't like to quit, hence why I gave retail 8 years of my life.
I requested 2 days off and was told that I don't need me time, because my me time should be spent when I clock out from work. That days off aren't necessary because I get plenty of rest when I go home from work. I'm dying, mentally and physically right now. I've neglected my cat, my living space, and my girlfriend because all I've done is work.
I want an unbiased response, should I quit? Or just quit bitching?