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Would you quit your job immediately if you felt you weren't getting what you were worth?

I have never hated this job more than anything else. I am not respected here, the job itself seems almost self abusive. It takes momentous amounts of self convincing to get dressed and go to work in the morning. I shouldn't have to battle with myself this much. I almost want to call in my resignation and find a job elsewhere while I still have time to pay rent. What would you do if you hated a job this much? I've only been at this current job a month
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I wouldn't quit my job. You might be able to make the rent this month but what about next month? Even if you found a job right away, which will be very difficult if not impossible in this economy, it may be three weeks from your start date before you actually get paid. So, if you quit today, put in applications this week, had interviews next week and were hired from one of those, it would still be almost two weeks until you started the new job. If you have to wait three weeks to get paid, well, you see how it's almost a month and a half between paychecks and that's looking at things optimistically.

I've hated a job this much. I cried everyday when I went to work and every afternoon after work because I hated it so much. Best solution: polish up your resume and start job hunting again! Better luck with your next job!
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
Ask yourself why you took it to begin with. Most times those reasons are still valid. My vote is dont quit, BUT .. remember it's easier to find a job while you have a job. If it's really horrible, nothing like you expected make sure you can find words to convey that to the next employer who will ask why are you leaving so soon. Unless of course you have skills that are unique that will sell most anywhere.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
That depends if I could afford to quit then I would tell my boss off take my **** and leave. It you can't then find a new job then give your boss the finger and walk out. That's just me I don't take **** from nobody. : )
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I actually feel the same way at my job, but I'm not quitting until I know I have something else to fall on
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
Unfortunately I cannot. I have responsibilities that cannot be forgotten with quitting my job. I am a single parent raising 2 young sons with my income only to depend on. If I had the luxury of no one depending on me then certainly it might be an option but my chidrens needs and wants have to always come above mine:-) if I needed to leave a job I would have one set up before I left to transition into easily if at all.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I actually did quit my job, without having another one, and fortunately I found another within 2 weeks. But in this economy where everything is so shaky, I wouldn't do it.

I suggest if you really want to quit, first contact temporary agencies and see if they need anyone. You can apply also go through the testing and wait until they call you. Ask the agency if they have both short term and long term assignments.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I was in your shoes- I was at a job, and actually I liked it at first, and then one day they hired a manager who was just out to get me.

Things started being miserable there for me, I couldn't make a move without being called into her office- I couldn't say a word without being called to her office- I was totally miserable at work!

I started looking for a new job, I prayed something would come my way, and it did. I now have an amazing job that I love and I am proud of myself I didn't let that woman get me down and this job that I have is my career :) In a few years I'll be making a hell of a lot more than that manager made- I should write a letter than thank her lol.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I advise NOT quitting your position with nothing else lined up to go to. The economy is obviously failing right now and with record unemployment rates it would be sad to add you that statistic.

If you are serious about leaving and need an out asap, consider submitting your resume to job placement agencies or temp to hire companies...and keep looking for other opportunities in the paper or craigslist and seize them if they sound appealing.

Be proactive in making a better change for yourself instead of just giving up..don't give them that satisfaction!

Best of Luck!!
Gdw
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
Not only did I quit my job, I totally switched careers! I went from being a college administrator to a massage therapist. My collegues thought I was crazy to say the least. I love what I do now. I'm valued by the people I help. People are happy to see me coming in and happy when they leave. Now that isn't to say there are potholes. I'm not happy not being my own boss...but that's a goal to strive for, eh?
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I'd definitely be looking for another job, but I wouldn't quit until I found one. So what if your job sucks, as long as it pays the bills?
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
i've been in this situation myself in the past. i wanted desperately to quit but i had to hang in there until something else came along. at my current job, i would like to quit but now the job market is worse than the last time i felt like this, so i have to stay. it sucks!
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
Right now, with the economy and unemployment the way it is, NO I would not quit my job!
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I agree with PeedeeDog. The way things are now, leaving a job is highly risky because finding a better job is alot harder (if you can find another one at all. In a better economy and job market I'd say yes....but now, I'd just be thankful to have a job. Hang in there, I know what its like to have to work a crappy job as Ive had to do it a few times. But things will get better eventually even though it may not seem like it right now.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I've been in this situation, and in fact, I'm dealing with that right now in my current job. I would suggest finding another job before calling it quits on this one. Once you've got another job in place, put in your notice for two weeks. That way you aren't leaving on 'bad' terms, and it won't be on your record that you just quit on the spot.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
Find a new job before you quit the current job. Unless you enjoy unemployment. When you do quit, give them proper notice.

Disclaimer: I have quit without any notice a couple times. They were jobs I had in high school so they didn't have an effect on my future jobs.
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