Strong but Sad
I come from a generation that if you work hard you will earn a honest pay. After 16 1/2 years of being in the world of cosmetology and traumatic life changing events I decided to go back into the workforce life. Boy was I in for an eye opener! I made the mistake of going to work for a client who I thought was my friend and after 10 months of being her right hand and doing great at my job I was let go, so after 5 months of beating the pavement I found employment at a company that at first I really liked grew to love. Out of nowhere my mother passed away unexpectedly, mind you I only took 10 days off to plan her arrangements and quickly returned back to work. I am the type of person that has to stay busy so I won't wallow in grief or depression. I forgot to mention that the traumatic experience was that my husband and best friend lost his job after 17 years of service was doing a side job as a DJ and while he was working was stabbed 4 times by a patron which almost took his life, subsequently he had to apply for disability and that was a long process. Anyway that was the main reason why I went from being the caboose to the enginer in our household. I'm sorry this is alot but it is my truth. So back to my last employment I did really well and was at the top of my game there then mom passed and even though that happened I still was a top producer and did my job well, so much so that I did over and beyond the call of duty. So when my year of service anniversary date was coming up I asked my direct supervisor when would be my progress review date, after 3 weeks we finally had said review, mind you I got flying marks across the board but only to be offered a .50 raise??!! What?! I was in complete shock and on that day I put in my notice. This job was very stressful but what job isn't? I worked at 6 different locations for them, won the rookie of the year award, worked 9hr days and 8 months of 6 days a week. I could go on and on but I think you get the jist. I also did what I tell my children never do, I quit without having secured new employment. It was hard working for a company that didn't value me as a person and to work under people that don't know what they are doing. It felt like middle school not even high school there. It became clear why there was a high turnover rate. What should of been a clue was after I put in my notice the GM said they never had a review process in order, maybe because no one ever stayed that long. It blows my mind how things are out here in the world now. I have tons of working experience but no college degree. I am staying hopeful but it's hard not to have moments of despair. Please Pray for me and my family as I will have each and everyone of you in mine.
I never realized how bad things are until I was recently laid off. I remember sending resumes and getting very little responses, being ghosted after going on 1st and 2nd interviews to recruiters telling what a great candidate I was and never following through when they promised to call me back. I managed to find a job, not in my chosen field but I do have the opportunity to become certified in another field which I have gladly accepted only after seeing the hard time I experienced in my job search. I was discussing with a colleague how the job search market has changed. He kind of refused to see it, but its because he has not had to job search since 5 years ago. He takes 4 trains to work each day, travel time 2 hours. He comes in at 7 and leaves at 5, petrified to lose his job. Because of our debt we are slaves to our jobs, live on pins and needles and are willing to endure all kinds of treatment to remain employed. You cant change what has happened. You have had to deal with a lot in a short period of time. I have faith that you will find another job. The one thing that I will tell you is that most of us think we are going to get a raise don't bank on that. This may or may not happen and for the most part, we wont always agree with the amount we are being offered. I know you will land back on your feet and I hope that next time in this situation you wont neglect you number one rule. It is always easier to find a job when you have a job. Someone just resigned at my job, handed in his two weeks resignation after being humiliated in front a group of colleagues by another director. This director was just out of line but our boss was there and said nothing. I completely understand why he has decided to move on and many are like I cant believe he is leavening. If are you disrespected in front of your boss and he says nothing why remain. His department was being blamed all the time for things, they were the black sheep. You left your job with dignity and with your head held high, hopefully you have a few dollars to hold you over, if not dust your resume and job into an aggressive job search mode. Wish you the best. Don't settle unless you have too.
I will pray for you. Im going through the same thing. 1 exception i ended up homeless. I was a apartment manager a 2 bedroom apartment was included with my salary. I wasnt fired but they stressed me out so bad i had a nervous breakdown.irs been 1 year and i havent found a job. AGE DISCRIMINATION Is real.
We all go thru the hard knocks of life sooner or later,An you where right,never quit a job before you secure another "wrong move" In your situation you where smart enought to plan your future Endeavours,You got pissed an quit but that's a done deal now,The fact is that you gave up several more paychecks over 50 cents,some money is better than no money,You can quit cold turkey when youve got ten grand saved up this will buy you time to get another gig,we can't keep asking for prayers an sympathy when we keep making mistakes that are detrimental to us,"Think have a plan before you act out of anger,think before you leap".
Stay strong I know you will get something soon.
Please don't be discouraged, the work force is not like what we think it should be I have been in your shoe wirh employment, it's ok you are on a journey from god he has travel at a speed of his own not ours. You are going to be just fine keep your faith in him not man.
I am praying with you. May if you can find a way to pace yourself and work from home.
Strive on Mrs. Bounds-Gaston, things do happen for a reason. What is it you do well and enjoy doing that is a skill and eiither requires certification, a degree or credential. Because, you have a better chance with location and clientele to start your own company.
Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Just left a job that I worked for 22 years and I feel like I lost a Family member. I was constantly given Customer Service awards and felt underappreciated. Time to move on and forward.
You can always dispute a pay increase and show why you should have received more. A lot of times that works and its a win/win. If then they didnt agree then I would have probably quit as well. We are still recovering from 2008 and employers are still trying to get away with murder because of it. Hope all is well for you soon.
Stay positive. The lord knows what you are going through. He will help you. I know that it is hard for you and your family. God is with you in your time of need.