not sure what to do

SoDark · 23-05-2015, 01:02 AM

I have been working at my job for two years and it has been toxic. Led me to my first hospitalization in 11 years. Things were getting bad again and I was very suicidal so I gave my notice. I have two weeks left and then I am moving. I will need to work but I am trying to decide whether to jump back into a new job doing the same type of work or try to do something easier for less pay for a while. I have just applied for a temporary job as a social worker at a six week summer program for children with autism. This would be perfect but if I don't get it I'm not sure what I should do.

LovelyChantel · 23-05-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SoDark

I have been working at my job for two years and it has been toxic. Led me to my first hospitalization in 11 years. Things were getting bad again and I was very suicidal so I gave my notice. I have two weeks left and then I am moving. I will need to work but I am trying to decide whether to jump back into a new job doing the same type of work or try to do something easier for less pay for a while. I have just applied for a temporary job as a social worker at a six week summer program for children with autism. This would be perfect but if I don't get it I'm not sure what I should do.

Hello, I completely understand and relate to this. I quit my job (RN-charge nurse) about 6 months ago; it was back in December. Anyway because it was way too stressful for me I had to leave due to my mental and physical health issues. I too was hospitalized during this job for a week in a psych ward. In all honestly this is the part that really stinks because I liked the job more or less. Except it WAS very toxic for me.

I am currently working a minimum wage job which has been a HUGE paycut from when I was working with my degree. And I don't think this is going to cut it for me for the long run so I am thinking that since I am healthier now I might ease back into nursing part time and also keep this minimum wage job (because it's fun) so I don't get burnt out on any one specific thing.

Either way am supporting you 100% in the decision you make! Just try and weigh the pros and cons and choose what you feel is best for you. Best of luck!

SoDark · 23-05-2015, 09:01 PM

Thanks for the reply. It was really good to hear that I am not alone. I know it's not but it feels like a huge failure.

LovelyChantel · 23-05-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SoDark

Thanks for the reply. It was really good to hear that I am not alone. I know it's not but it feels like a huge failure.

You're very welcome dear. It's okay. I understand the feeling. But sometimes it's best, no, necessary, to take time for ourselves. If it is the best thing for you to do then by all means do what you need to do.

SoDark · 24-05-2015, 08:06 PM

I'm starting to look forward to going home. There are currently two openings for jobs I am overqualified for but willing to perform. I just need a break. I will have to travel quite a ways for therapy but I am willing to do that too.