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Quitting the day job...
October 08 2015
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RHP User
10 years ago
allows more time for sex lol but I don't know how attractive I'll be when I'm living under a bridge might be hard to find somewhere to plug in the hair straightener, lucky my bullet takes batteries mmm Life change, good for you, work/life balance, something most companies advocate, then make their employees work 80 hrs a week my work life balance is about 10% work 90% life, need to tweak that a little bit, to pay the bills. You should travel for a while, pick up jobs along the way, throw caution to the wind, take some time for yourself, and sex, have lots of sex, if you run out of money, I'll see you under the bridge
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RHP User
10 years ago
I've just quit my job and feel much happier. Excited about what the future brings!
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RHP User
10 years ago
Harbour Bridge
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RHP User
10 years ago
I just sacked myself a few weeks ago! Im so fuckin bored now though Might start a new bizz. Next year haha or the year after.~x~
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RHP User
10 years ago
And have done it before. Maybe I have a lower bullshit tolerance than others. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
I'd say stay there . I was made redundant and was out of work for 10 weeks till I found full time work . The job prospects in Newcastle and hunter valley area are few and far between . Then if there is some thing going there are hundreds of people applying for one job . But if you decide to leave good luck to you
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nattyocean
10 years ago
late last year I left my very comfortable job and back at uni now and studying what I love. It is easily the best decision I have made and now even today despite assignment, upcoming exams etc I still get excited that this is what I'm doing and feel so incredibly lucky to be doing so. Clearly a massive change like this doesn't come with massive challenges at times but for me it is and has been so incredibly worth it. I was only thinking last night how I know this changed saved me as my job was very high pressured and demanding and I was headed for burn out whereas I'm excited by my future again Wishing you all the very best for your future going forward 😀😀 oh the possibilities Xx Natty - Posted from rhpmobile
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MsJonesy
10 years ago
Literally walked out one day and never returned. That decision set me on a new path in life - study, a new career, left the long term partner, travelled, laughed, loved and redefined my life. Nearly time to move on again.....and that thought excites me.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I left a well paying job to go and live in a Buddhist Monastery ..within a few months I was living in California managing a health and healing centre...life is short follow your bliss xxFreya
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RHP User
10 years ago
Just over 9 years ago I pulled the pin on a job that was driving me insane. Like you, I had no real back up plan but I did have a bit money saved up. Took six months off, spent time with the family just being a 'house wife' and relaxing. Then I took a basic entry level position in an industry I love, and I've had so much fun and been given some incredible opportunities. Now I'm about to do it all again. I love my job, but I'm not happy with the direction that the particular section of my company is taking. I put my hand up for redundancy, and I'm finishing up at the end of the month. Very excited about what the future holds & definitely feeling mighty happy :) So go for it! You won't regret it.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Bailing? Take me with you!
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RHP User
10 years ago
Onwards & Upwards
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hotdigettydam2
10 years ago
Quoting 'nattyocean' late last year I left my very comfortable job and back at uni now and studying what I love. It is easily the best decision I have made and now even today despite assignment, upcoming exams etc I still get excited that this is what I'm doing and feel so incredibly lucky to be doing so. Clearly a massive change like this doesn't come with massive challenges at times but for me it is and has been so incredibly worth it. I was only thinking last night how I know this changed saved me as my job was very high pressured and demanding and I was headed for burn out whereas I'm excited by my future again Wishing you all the very best for your future going forward 😀😀 oh the possibilities Xx Natty - Posted from rhpmobile Thats awesome... I recently started studying again and like you, I'm absolutely loving it and don't regret it for a second.
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RHP User
10 years ago
...and just took time out for 10 weeks. I visited my family interstate, pottered around my house, took pleasure in cooking for myself again, took up creative hobbies and just generally did whatever I felt like doing for a while.It was a peaceful experience and I recommend everyone take time out now and again.I had been unhappy in my work life as I had lost control over what I wanted to do...I felt that I was a puppet being strung along to other peoples agendas. Resigning was largely symbolic for me, as I thought it likely that I would come back to the same industry, at least in the short term...but it was exactly what I needed.Since then, and another overseas adventure later, I have returned as a casual...and how the work dynamic has changed for me. I'm in control of myself again and much happier. Why, I asked myself? Because work needs me...to an extent...but cannot control me as I'm a casual now. I don't blame them, but it's in their interests to try to do so...not mine.When I resigned I lost all rights to claim Long Service leave in 2 years, but who cares about that...you've got to think about what's most important now. And, when I resigned, I had money in the bank...a mortgage too...and as a Mines Chef, I have a trade that is eminently employable so I had no fears about finding work when I was ready to return. Have an idea of how long you can survive...especially if you have repayments you must meet...but otherwise just do it. Work to live, don't live to work. Unless your work is swimming with dolphins or something...
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RHP User
10 years ago
and told my self to shove the job.. ... didnt do much good though' I ended up telling myself to get stuffed and got up and got on with the job.. Being the boss has its downfalls... Gives you no one to spit the dummy at ?
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RHP User
10 years ago
I walked out on a job after 18 months ... they didn't want to improve the conditions of employment so I walked out of the meeting. 1 hour later they rang me to say they had reconsidered ... I got my terms plus more because I decided while the ball was in my court I would take advantage of it ... that was 2 years ago. Coming up to renegotiation time again I think! Sometimes you don't realise how much power you have until you use it .... LG
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RHP User
10 years ago
December last year, finally had enough of the Security Industry and the company I worked for. Luckily I'd been with the company I had been with for 7 years so had a decent payout coming in, plus accrued leave. Took off to America for Christmas. Had an absolute awesome Christmas, and I'll be it was tough when I came back finding a day time job, as I'd made up my mind to leave the industry I'd devoted myself to for the last 14 years, but with a little patience and a little luck, I managed a daytime full time job. Now I'm able to pay my bills and am a full time student studying my Diploma online. As has been said, make sure you have some sort of backup plan when you quit, otherwise times can get difficult, but if you're not happy where you are, it's a sign it's time to move on. I did, and have not regretted it at all. If anything I'm happier then I've ever been, because now I'm setting new goals and achieving them as I go. Is some what invigorating. Good luck with whatever you chose to do, may it all work out the way you wish it to.
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RHP User
10 years ago
yes! considered the worst case scenario - can always deliver pizzas :) until something comes up - would it be a nice way to meet people and network.. deliverying pizza's... :)
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RHP User
10 years ago
unexpected.....but necessary - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
I've done it a couple of times, and after the last time I decided to go back to uni. Since then it's been a bit of a rollercoaster and it's taken me awhile but only a bit over a year to go now until I finish my degree. It's a field with many different possibilities so I'm looking forward to seeing where it takes me.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Yes, Resigned from a job last September after 8 years. They just didn't get it, the warnings about shoddy work of some and the effects on other staff. The continued taking advantage of me then when I refused to allow my team to do something that was legally and ethically wrong they dragged me through a disciplinary-which they lost! However after the way the company handled the boss and her bullying behaviour-big pay out, taking all her sick and long service leave then a great reference I decided to leave. I stayed casual at another site but left at Christmas. Landed a great job, higher up the ladder, bigger company and bigger site. But due to quitting the casual Saturday night, I also took a drop in wage. Not a big deal. But then life through a curve ball. New job September. Dad gets diagnosed with cancer October.Quit casual in December to spend more time with family=drop in wage. In January relationship ends and have to find somewhere to live=increase in outgoings.Put masters degree on hold and fly back to UK for a "is dad going to die" visit and to regroup. Forget the new job, didn't care if I lost that at the time!!! However. Looking back the whole experience has made me stronger. My job is great(my manager and her manager were amazing when I flew back to the UK at short notice and were very supportive in my personal change in circumstance), I've turned the site around. I love not being with my ex. Do not miss anything about it. Money can be tight but you learn to manage. Masters degree back on and Dad now well and cancer shrinking. What a roller coaster ride. Plus met some great people on here and I have to say Life is good. So leaving my job opened up a new world for me and I love it.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I started as a casual a year ago, left for a permanency in January only to return to the casual position nine weeks later. This book became full time just recently.
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RHP User
10 years ago
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