Should I quit my job?

Originally Posted by mem0101

The hours are horrible. I work 12 hours, leave at 5:30 A.M. and don't get home until 7 P.M. I have to be asleep by 9 to get enough sleep for the next day.

The pay is not good. My boss is a lazy pot head that does not want to do any advertising or anything to improve our working situation or pay. He is very disrespectful to all of his employees. Only talks to us to complain and yell at us.

Originally Posted by HazelGod

Originally Posted by mem0101

I am very unhappy there. I work 4 days a week, 12 or 13 hours a day. I called out sick on Thursday, and dread going in tomorrow.

I am afraid to quit, but I think I should.

What I want to do is move to Florida. I have an apartment and would have to give two months notice, but that is fine because it will take me two months (of not working) to get my shit together. Donate things and throw things away and set up a Uhaul trailer.


...I do have money that I can live on from money that I saved before I moved out of my parents house (many moons ago). In fact I can (retire) bum around for one year when I do move to Florida.

Originally Posted by Northland

If you don't like his topics then just don't respond, or don't read them, or better yet HG, you could quit this place. See? These solutionary suggestions all offer an answer to your worries and woes.



Well, Mem, it goes this way- if you are sick to your stomach, losing sleep and anxious all the time then maybe leaving the job is an answer. However, why quit just yet? According to your own admission, you need to give two months notice before leaving your apartment so stay with the job another month to a month-and-a-half to accumulate more financial security.

As to the Florida move- I can see the allure of the warmer climate at this time of year; but what about in the hottest part of summer? How are you with hot and humid?

Now, moving on to the finances you have and the fact that you could laze around in Florida for a year without working- why risk it? Go there and get a job. Better yet, see if you can get a job before you move there. Similar to having an apartment or living arrangements prior to moving, it is always a good idea to try to have a work situation lined up, that way you can keep your savings safe for the future.

Best of luck and keep us updated as you proceed, we will be here as your emotional support if you need and/or desire.

Originally Posted by SteveHd

2PM temps of selected cities in S. Florida:

WPB: 75
Ftl: 76
Miami: 77

It does get hot in the summer but being near the Atlantic holds the temps down to low/mid 90s most days. Temps above 98 are rare. The prevailing wind direction is from the east. It's usually 5-10 degrees hotter on the Gulf coast.

The humidity is simply awesome in August!

Mem, I've been in a job I didn't like so I empathize with your plight. But heed the advice of those who have said: line up a job first. The job market is tightening everywhere; it's not a good time to take a chance.