Well, I gave it a damn good go, but I'm sorry to say things just haven't worked out. I handed in my notice this week. A hard, hard decision, but I think it was the right one for me.
Maybe I've let that 'gotta be perfect' side get the better of me but I just cannot make of the job at the school what I'd like it to be. Despite some lovely people, circumstances have made me realise that there have been/are too many obstacles to overcome. It's so hard to see concrete progress in sorting things out, no matter how hard I try. I've put in a lot of extra hours and a lot of effort but I just can't carry on any longer so I'll finish this school term then it's curtains for me. I'm very sad, there have been many tears, sleepless nights and difficult conversations.
Lovely husband has been fantastically supportive, but he's also been very much on my mind for the last few months too, as he has some ongoing health problems (nothing life threatening, thank heavens but hard to cope with) which aren't helping with stress levels.
I'm pretty exhausted right now and looking after me has taken a back step [shock, horror]. My weight is just about hanging in there but is right bang up against the upper end of my 'acceptable' range. I seriously need to get a grip on it as I really don't want it to get any higher. I'm trying to eat healthily, just probably eating a bit too much. Comfort eating probably as it's easier to handle at weekends when I'm not at work.
So, changes once again, and it's back to the drawing board for this fat lass. Oh well, onwards...
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So sorry to hear the job didn't work out - but congratulations on deciding to get out of there. My job is killing my soul a bit every day and I'm too chicken to do anything more proactive than hope I get fired...
Hope you feel able to look after yourself better now the decision is made
When the job it bad, it seeps over into the rest of life. You did the right thing by walking away, even though it was hard. You can do hard stuff. Like quit your job, like take care of your husband and even lose weight. You can do it.
Lori
Hi Deniz, just checking in to say I hope things have improved since your last post and you're feeling more serene - and looking after yourself!
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