OMG, I resigned from my job! - Toyota Yaris Forums

WeeYari · 10-20-2009, 10:54 AM

What have I done!

Organizational change. Stress. Couldn't take it anymore, so yesterday, after 19 years I gave notice. Health, happiness, and family life had been suffering. Time had come to shake up my life.

Nothing on the horizon right now. Gonna take some time to reflect and reassess where I am, and what will continue to make me happy going forward from here.

Thankfully I have the support of a loving family. Wish me luck.

(no more modding for awhile

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thebarber · 10-20-2009, 11:15 AM

damn man, good luck

good thing you got those springs when you did!

btw, what did you do for a living?

WeeYari · 10-20-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

btw, what did you do for a living?

Manager - Web Development

Managed the team responsible for the Co-operators Group of Companies intranet, and the internet sites for one of their subsidiaries.

Example of our work http://www.cooperatorsgroupinsurance.ca/

*tk-421* · 10-20-2009, 11:53 AM

Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.

Best of luck to you, WeeYari.

TinyGiant · 10-20-2009, 11:57 AM

nothing more liberating than quitting

can be pretty scary too though :)

best of luck!

*tomato* · 10-20-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyGiant

nothing more liberating than quitting

can be pretty scary too though :)

best of luck!

+1

redglare45 · 10-20-2009, 12:04 PM

Wow~! I bet it gives you great stress relief and also puts you in control now.
Good luck!

Loren · 10-20-2009, 01:00 PM

I've pulled the plug twice, myself. Just remember why you made the choice and avoid putting yourself in the same situation again. (for me, the first jump was leaving the military... the second jump was leaving KS where the military left me, and going back home to FL)

Good luck!

*tomato* · 10-20-2009, 01:04 PM

The most liberating thing I did was to move all the way out to California. Starting from scratch is NOT for the faint of the heart, though.

Maybe the OP could try self-employment. I don't know the rules up in Canada, but out here in the states, I did that when I couldn't get a job, and I found that it can be pretty fulfilling (make your own hours, work as little or as much as you want, etc. - although the benefits (health insurance, etc.) can be limited.

PETERPOOP · 10-20-2009, 01:24 PM

Start working out and become a stripper!

uncleyaris · 10-20-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

:

Thankfully I have the support of a loving family. Wish me luck.

(no more modding for awhile:

Meeting your wife, and daughter, you'll be just fine!!! After our conversation at the meet last week, you heard me talk about being scared with what I've been through. My family was key, you'll be fine Steve. If you wanna part with the springs, let me know, lol Seriously good for you, takes balls

Shaun

Betrivent · 10-21-2009, 12:18 AM

I'm happy for you, because after all, shouldn't you love your job? Find somethign that makes you happy, even if it pays less than before.

Dave · 10-21-2009, 12:46 AM

Good luck! I feel about ready to boil over at work too, so I think I understand where you're coming from. All the best in your pursuit of happiness :)

JumpmanYaris · 10-21-2009, 12:53 AM

I wish i could do the same

Good luck to u my friend.

YarisSedan · 10-21-2009, 01:09 AM

If you knew you were going to quit soon why not look for another job and have something in the works? Right now is such a hard time to find a job. I hate my job so so much. I think to the point where i am getting a stomach ulcer from all the stress. But I have no other options at the moment because there are literally no jobs in my field at all. None. I put all my resumes out on all the job searches and not one email or call. And i check the postings daily and no new jobs are poping up. So rather than be jobless and behind on my bills I have to force myself and just tell myself atleast I have a job.

toyo · 10-21-2009, 03:35 AM

damn I just did the same thing about 2 months ago, best thing I ever did!

I actually got my boss to fire me so I could get money from them LOL

now I'm just going to school, planning to get a job on feb 2010, might sign up in the gym next month

lucky for me I'm single though

good luck, enjoy this time of your life ;)

MUSKOKA800 · 10-21-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

What have I done!

Organizational change. Stress. Couldn't take it anymore, so yesterday, after 19 years I gave notice. Health, happiness, and family life had been suffering. Time had come to shake up my life.

Nothing on the horizon right now. Gonna take some time to reflect and reassess where I am, and what will continue to make me happy going forward from here.

Thankfully I have the support of a loving family. Wish me luck.

(no more modding for awhile

)

You've got big stones my friend.

In this economy it's tough to find work. Employers know that and use that as leverage to exploit their staff.
Annie's coach found a new job. But now he feels he has to check the crackberry throughout the evening or that job is at risk.
Between laptops and crackberries, employers have folks tied to the job 24/7. Whatever happened to that 4 day workweek that 15 years ago was predicted to be in place by today. It seems we've gone from 6 days to 5, and now back to 7 for many.

At least now you've got time to winterize the property.

TKO · 10-21-2009, 09:08 AM

Way....to take control of your life!!!

10-20-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	OMG, I resigned from my job! What have I done! Organizational change. Stress. Couldn't take it anymore, so yesterday, after 19 years I gave notice. Health, happiness, and family life had been suffering. Time had come to shake up my life. Nothing on the horizon right now. Gonna take some time to reflect and reassess where I am, and what will continue to make me happy going forward from here. Thankfully I have the support of a loving family. Wish me luck. (no more modding for awhile) __________________

10-20-2009, 11:15 AM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	damn man, good luck good thing you got those springs when you did! btw, what did you do for a living? __________________

10-20-2009, 11:53 AM	#4
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life. Best of luck to you, WeeYari. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-20-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	nothing more liberating than quitting can be pretty scary too though :) best of luck! __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

10-20-2009, 01:00 PM	#8
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	I've pulled the plug twice, myself. Just remember why you made the choice and avoid putting yourself in the same situation again. (for me, the first jump was leaving the military... the second jump was leaving KS where the military left me, and going back home to FL) Good luck! __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

10-20-2009, 12:04 PM	#7
redglare45 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan - 5 Speed Manual Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pomona / Pasadena, California Posts: 337	Wow~! I bet it gives you great stress relief and also puts you in control now. Good luck!

10-20-2009, 01:04 PM	#9
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	The most liberating thing I did was to move all the way out to California. Starting from scratch is NOT for the faint of the heart, though. Maybe the OP could try self-employment. I don't know the rules up in Canada, but out here in the states, I did that when I couldn't get a job, and I found that it can be pretty fulfilling (make your own hours, work as little or as much as you want, etc. - although the benefits (health insurance, etc.) can be limited. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

10-20-2009, 01:24 PM	#10
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	Start working out and become a stripper!

10-21-2009, 12:18 AM	#12
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	I'm happy for you, because after all, shouldn't you love your job? Find somethign that makes you happy, even if it pays less than before.

10-21-2009, 12:46 AM	#13
Dave Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 100	Good luck! I feel about ready to boil over at work too, so I think I understand where you're coming from. All the best in your pursuit of happiness :)

10-21-2009, 01:09 AM	#15
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	If you knew you were going to quit soon why not look for another job and have something in the works? Right now is such a hard time to find a job. I hate my job so so much. I think to the point where i am getting a stomach ulcer from all the stress. But I have no other options at the moment because there are literally no jobs in my field at all. None. I put all my resumes out on all the job searches and not one email or call. And i check the postings daily and no new jobs are poping up. So rather than be jobless and behind on my bills I have to force myself and just tell myself atleast I have a job.

10-21-2009, 03:35 AM	#16
toyo Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Japan I wish Posts: 236	damn I just did the same thing about 2 months ago, best thing I ever did! I actually got my boss to fire me so I could get money from them LOL now I'm just going to school, planning to get a job on feb 2010, might sign up in the gym next month lucky for me I'm single though good luck, enjoy this time of your life ;) __________________ 1st gen FTW

10-21-2009, 09:08 AM	#18
TKO Drives: 4 door hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 70	Way....to take control of your life!!!

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