Have you ever quit a job because of problems it was causing in your family?

Question

I have worked in my office for over 2 years. I was hired by the owner of the office, and about 4 months later he brought in an associate. Within the last year the owner has stepped back and not been in the office much. I work mainly with this associate. He is one of the most hateful, selfish, verbally abusive men I have ever met. I have put up with his abuse for a very long time. I have spoken to him and our office manager about his abuse, he has promised to change, and then never has. I have had to put up with him screaming and yelling, cursing, and even throwing things(not at me). He throws temper tantrums like a child. He has no compassion for the women who work under him. He seems to think he can treat people however he wants and never reap the consequences. I have had enough of him bringing me to tears, going home in a foul mood, being depressed over going to work, and just being under so much stress. Has anyone else ever quit a job? Did you feel relief to be away from it?

And also, if I could prove my case, would I be able to get unemployment benefits citing abuse or hostile work environment as the reason for me leaving?

Answer 1

Truth be told, while your working environment sounds hostile in the true sense of the word, I doubt that what you've described would pass muster with the department of employment. Hostile work environment is viewed as one where an employee feels threatened by an employer or group of employees...threats or fear of violence, sexual harrassment or assault, etc.

While your boss sounds like an ogre, I would be surprised if you were able to prove a hostile working environment and win benefits.

Have you been looking for another job? Most people can attest to the fact that it is infinitely easier to find a job while you have a job...not after you've left one, especially under less than ideal circumstances. And, as satisfying as you may think it would feel to walk off the job with a few choice parting words, that satisfaction won't last for long and you'd do well to think about it long and hard.

No, your best revenge would be to find an even better job with a better group -- assuming that you still want to work. With summer coming, you may feel like taking the season off to be with your children and who could possibly blame you?

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

I quit a job I was at for 9 years because muy boss was the same way. I would come home so frustrated and take it out on my family. Family is way more important than any job. I felt a great sense of releif and joy the second I told the bastard to go f*** himself and find someone else. I did not give any notice, I just walked out!

Answer 3

Personally any job that is causing "Yourself" grief you should consider a career change.