Moving and quitting my job... :-(

[lizbud]

I think you are doing the right thing by quitting a job like that.Sounds like
your recognize that staying won't help anything on the job, and it's time to
move on in the business world. The owner will probably end up losing her
business before long.Good luck for the next job.

[wolfsoul]

Thanks Lizbud.

I already have three people interested in hiring me, I'm quite excited. One is in Nanaimo, on the island, so I will probably have to decline. I know very few people on the island. But it may be a live-in job so I will still consider, if it is. She shows quite extensively and wants someone to look after her kennel while she is away (which is often -- she just got back from Italy in fact). So she said she would give me a call tonight. She also called her friend in Aldergrove (lower mainland) who owns a kennel, and she is going to call me too, and she called her friend who owns a grooming school or something and is looking for a groomer. I don't know all the details yet. All of this was my uncle talking to his friend today who talked her her friend and so on. Nice people! They are all calling me tonight or tomorrow.

[Taz_Zoee]

I know change is scary, in fact I hate it! But you will never know unless you do it. I moved over an hour away from my family with my boyfriend and even left my 12 year career! Yes, it was very scary. But now I LOVE my job and I love the city I live in. I work over an hour away from where I live and don't want to find a job closer to home. It's that fear of change thing.
Just keep in mind....moves are not permanent. If you absolutely hate it you can always go back. Not necessarily to that job, but back to the place you grew up. I know it's a risk....but that's what you've got to do sometimes.

From what I've read, I think the move would be a great thing for you. And at least you'll have a relative and friends close by.
Good luck with whatever you choose.

[Aspen and Misty]

Follow your heart Jordon. People tell me I'm crazy to move to Alaska for 4 months, almost 5,000 miles away from home, when I have never lived anywhere but with my parents. To me, I feel like it's something I need to do and I have my reasons as to why I want to go (I've worked since I've been 16 and I have never had a chance to enjoy life, to just have fun, but in Alaska I will). I know this is something I will always remember.

Personally, I think we all know deep down inside when we need a change, and when we are 100% sure we need it, we will know. I say if you feel this is the right move for you, DO IT! Have fun in life. Don't let anything hold you back. Visa and Solo will always be at your side so know you will never be alone.

Good luck wherever life takes you,
Ashley

[wolfsoul]

Well, I talked to my boss, and she told me she would fire the person. So now I'm not sure what to think. I think I am going to stay, but just plan to move to the Lower Mainland one day. My aunt was very excited that I was moving down there, I feel bad. But she did tell me that she had considered buying a place up here for my other aunt to live in and I would live in the basement suite. So maybe I will ask her about that. Would make living here alot easier. Except the houses here cost twice as much as they do there, and I don't know if she knows that lol.

I am unbelievably stressed out. I told my boss I needed to talkto her really bad, and apparently it scared the crap out of her. She had to run over here or she would never have been able to sleep. I feel bad. I'm going to be a major suck-up these next few days I think. Just my nature.

So many changes lately. I haven't had this much anxiety in a long time.

[borzoimom]

Thanks Lizbud.

I already have three people interested in hiring me, I'm quite excited. One is in Nanaimo, on the island, so I will probably have to decline. I know very few people on the island. But it may be a live-in job so I will still consider, if it is. She shows quite extensively and wants someone to look after her kennel while she is away (which is often -- she just got back from Italy in fact). So she said she would give me a call tonight. She also called her friend in Aldergrove (lower mainland) who owns a kennel, and she is going to call me too, and she called her friend who owns a grooming school or something and is looking for a groomer. I don't know all the details yet. All of this was my uncle talking to his friend today who talked her her friend and so on. Nice people! They are all calling me tonight or tomorrow.

OHHHHHHHHH SQUEELS!!! Take it! Sounds like a BLAST!

[cyber-sibes]

Well, I talked to my boss, and she told me she would fire the person. So now I'm not sure what to think. I think I am going to stay, but just plan to move to the Lower Mainland one day.

Good for you for talking to her about all this. Maybe there will be some resolutin now. And in spite of all the stress, you've begun to look at options for the future ! Best wishes, whatever your decision.

[mike001]

Really happy that things seem to be taking a turn for the better. Sounds like your boss is really serious about keeping you on, a valuable employee is hard to replace. Good luck whatever you decide.

[wolfsoul]

Well, looks like my boss changed her mind. She gave them a "warning." Like the millions of other warnings this person has recieved. That's it, I'm done. I told her to call me again tonight and I'm going to tell her it's over. Just not worth it.

[Catty1]

So now you are free to go, and bug Slick! lol

[mike001]

That's a real bummer. Good luck to you whatever your decision.

[wolfsoul]

Thanks guys. Today was pretty bad. I called her lastnight and told her I needed to talk to her but I just couldn't, so I texted her a long heartfelt message. I recieved no response, and she completely disregarded the topic all day today. My coworkers said she talked to them about it, but she chose not to talk about it to me. Felt pretty damn special. Now I don't have a boss or a friend. I think that was my biggest sadness going into this..was that I could lose her as a friend. Well she chose that path herself I guess. In time I think things will mend but it will never be the same. Sad for her more than me I guess....She could have avoided this a long time ago. I feel like I'm missing a big piece of my heart. I've been wanting to cry and cry but I haven't been able to. I feel like I'm in a dream and I need to wake up. I guess I'm in shock a little bit. I'm sad.

[Catty1]

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

When God closes one door, He opens another...but it's hell in the hallway!

Scary and sad...I have been there. And yeah, it is shock.

My guess - only mine - is that your boss is also truly shocked and never thought this would happen. She might learn her lesson - but it's too late for this time.

You know we're on your side here. More hugs and prayers coming your way.

[Alysser]

I'm sorry you have to leave your job and move. That stinks, but if it'll benefit you and make you more happy then I say go for it. Good luck, and I hope everything works out for you in the end.