ok shall i quit my job?

Question

ok i work as a carer part time while im studying to be a midwife,thing is while i love the job i do and the people i do it for i just cant abide the management or their policies.i.e.dont sit chatting to the clients clean the toilet instead.
i thought the role of carer was to tend to the physical and emotional needs of the clients thus talking to them.
yet if we do even if all our other jobs are done,we get a warning!!!this stinks.i have applied to a few other jobs and am currently awaiting approval to become a foster carer for abused children,and i am a mum to 3 so i am not going to be bored if i quit and we can afford for me to quit,but will i be letting my co-workers and the clients down if i do?im torn.please advise.thanks

Answer 1

I would wait until you have something else lined up. If you absolutely cannot take it, and it is affecting your health, then quit.

I suggest that you also request a meeting with management. Voice your concerns. They have employee assistance for this kind of thing. You will get a third party to listen to both sides and help you come to a resolution. You will need to keep a level head though. Anger and threats will not get you anywhere.

Your application for foster care will look better if you are working. If you are accepted as a foster parent, then I would do a budget. You are paid to foster children. You could see if you would be able to cut your hours with that additional income. It might mean cutting out some luxuries, but you might find that you are saving more money by cutting out things like childcare, extra gas, etc.

If they do not agree to work with you then I would talk to the labor board. There are rules that every company has to abide by. They might be breaking some of them.

I do not think that you will be letting anyone down if you leave. You would be leaving once you complete your studies anyway. This would just make it sooner. I think that they will understand that you have to do what is best for you.

Good luck!

Answer 2

You should stick with the job. Unfortunately the job of a carer doesn't just entail sitting and talking to clients, but caring for them and one of the realities of the job is cleaning toilets and other items. I know I spent my college years earning a living 'caring'.

Don't quit because of management, even though they may get you down. Remember the people who might suffer are those you are supposed to be caring about. It would stand you in good stead to continue you with your current role until you have been approved as a foster parent or receive notification you have another job role.

Keep your chin up and remember those in the suits go home on a weekend and evening the people you care for and clean toilets for live where they are permanently. You could be the only joy they receive each day. So lighten their day and it might lighten yours.

Answer 3

The role of a caretaker has many responsibilities; some are very dis likable, however it would be wise to give the company your working for at least a week, or 10 days notification, of your leaving because those clients or patient which ever your company call them, depends on your services you are providing for them, and when a employee leaves abruptly in that type of company, the company may not have back up workers, especially if their a small company, which is their responsibility, however you don't want bad repoire with the company

Answer 4

The job promised you bonuses. I'm kind of confused as to whether they pay $10,000 a quarter or $10,000 over the course of 4 quarters. Either way, that's a big chunk of money. The company is not holding up to its end of the bargain. When you have your interview tomorrow at the other company, give them a reasonable salary starting point. You can also mention the bonus, and let them know one of the reasons you are looking for another job is that the current company is not holding up to that bargain. (That way the interviewer knows you mean business.) As others said though, what else is your current company offering you? You may want to find out if the new company has problems such as a high turnover rate. Finally, I know you are anticipating bonuses, but your means should be based on your base salary, not whether or not you receive bonuses.

Answer 5

if you are not happy in your job it is best to leave.. make sure you have another job lined up though!

It is not right if you cannot talk to the clients as it can be very brain-numbing not talking to anyone, if anything it will depress you not speaking to anyone because your brain is not engaging in any other things.

Saying that though, I was unhappy in my last job because my morale was so low! The only reason why I stayed was because I needed the money and needed a good reference.

Answer 6

You know what, if you're unhappy and you don't need to do it, then why do it? That's what I think. Concentrate on your studies, your family and your plans for the future.

And as a non-employee, you can go back and spend as much time chatting to those clients as you really want to. Wouldn't that be better than being miserable and unfulfilled?

Answer 7

Your doing the job the proper way. You are a real carer, the people you care for will appreciate you because you bring human warmth into their day.
The management are target driven, that's why they have the attitude they do.
Stick with it babe, the clients need people like you.

Answer 8

If you are not happy, quit it. Without happiness, what's the meaning of life? Live your life to the fullest :)

All the best.

Answer 9

stay with yoyur current job until you complete your course. it will put you in good light when you come to applying for other jobs in the field you are currentlly studying in