Does anyone hate their job? #3

[FolderDuvet]

Hey, thank you for your kind words. I didn't quite realise just how much of "in the grip" of a panic attack I was when I wrote that, but I was just cresting the wave apparently. I called my mum and dad in a blind panic, and they talked me out of handing in my notice there and then. I talked to my boss, and he seemed genuinely understanding and we worked out some actual steps I can take which (hopefully when I start them) will make me feel a bit better about things and less like the world is imploding. I'm on my way home right now and I'm working from home the rest of the week. Which hopefully should help me manage a bit.

I'm still looking to leave, definitely. I've got an application out that (if it turns into anything) should be far more up my street.

Another update on this. I have been signed off work with stress for a bit, and my manager seems very understanding at present. I'm off until the 6th of Jan, so a little under a month. My GP has given me some options for support and I'm seeing a therapist on Friday (privately).

Part of me wants to be relieved that I don't have to work for a while. Part of me feels really guilty because I am not in crisis right this moment, and that I'm "putting it on" to skive (which is a ridiculous suggestion). Part of me feels guilty that I'm not going ham on job applications (I've put a few out over the last week, I'm trying to be specific with them to optimise my chances, so finding suitable positions is a little tricky).

I'm not sure what to do with myself at the moment.

 

[Jas28]

What do people think of doing an interview at work on your lunch break but on your personal laptop ? Is it a bad look and possible to get in trouble? I could possibly find a quiet location or I might just go to the local library. Obviously I would be as discreet as possible but they will likely think why is she dressed up so formally today and we have lots of busy bodies

 

[StrawberryBanana90]

What do people think of doing an interview at work on your lunch break but on your personal laptop ? Is it a bad look and possible to get in trouble? I could possibly find a quiet location or I might just go to the local library. Obviously I would be as discreet as possible but they will likely think why is she dressed up so formally today and we have lots of busy bodies

You can't get into trouble for it since your lunch is personal time but I would definitely try get away from the office space - I know in mine people never respect the lunch break and try and talk to you about work anyway. Ignore the busy bodies!

I'm a bit anxious because I'm waiting to hear back about a potential interview on Monday and I'd have to travel/arrange work leave but I assume by now either it won't be on Monday or I haven't got it because it seems so last minute

 

[StrawberryBanana90]

Update on the above! I’ve been offered the interview
Now, do I attempt to book the day off even though I have no days left (would have to be unpaid) and potentially get rejected. Or just do nothing and call in sick…
I’m nervous because other staff are on annual leave so AL is unlikely but I get stressed lying and calling in sick

 

[Sheeeet]

Update on the above! I’ve been offered the interview
Now, do I attempt to book the day off even though I have no days left (would have to be unpaid) and potentially get rejected. Or just do nothing and call in sick…
I’m nervous because other staff are on annual leave so AL is unlikely but I get stressed lying and calling in sick

Call in sick or with something that stops you getting to work (car or kid problems/ Internet off if you wfh). If they deny you leave and you take it anyway, it'll be a much bigger faff.