I quit my job. Was I wrong?

Question

I originally applied for one of five locations near my home, but was asked to take a position at a location 3 hours away with a promise of a transfer when a position became available near home. When I'd ask about a transfer I kept getting told that the situation was fragile, we were under staffed, and if I could hold on a bit longer to get the location stabilized. This happened four times.

My wife has been upset because I haven't been able to help her with things, because I'm either on the bus or working. Yesterday, I had a hard time getting to work, then once there I called my wife about doing something for me, next thing you know we're arguing, badly, for a stupid reason. Then I had an argument with another employee. While arguing with him I had a sort of epiphany.

They were never going to transfer me. The location was under staffed and everyone there was hired by the previous manager, and were all problem employees at this point. It occurred to me that it would never benefit them to move me, if I were in their shoes I wouldn't move me. I was doing a lot of work for little pay, and I was one of the few people at that location who cared about his job. They even offered me the assistant manager job but the training classes were even further away. So I just quit. I almost didn't even think about it, I just did it.

Now though I'm panicking. I'm afraid I acted too rash. I would've preferred to find another job first, but I never had the time to look for one. My wife is okay with this, she just wants to see me happy, but I'm regretting my actions. Was it wrong.

Answer 1

No, what you did was okay. The job was affecting your health and family life. Now, just put forth 100% efforts in looking for a good job close to home.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

You will be surprised at the turn of events from your action. One day I also got fed up with my boss, telling me I could not wear open shoes, I have to wear stockings all the days and could never tell a caller on the phone that anybody was out at lunch. Going on lunch is not a crime and everybody is entitled to take a break anywhere in the world. This was not a air-hostess job so why wear stockings or panty-hose. I took my handbag and walked out. 30 minutes after this on my way to catch a taxi home an agent called me and asked me if I wanted a new job to which I said yes. For the last 7 years I have been priviledged to work for Deloitte & Touche from the following morning of my walking out. Good luck

Answer 3

Sounds like you were in a really tough spot and that you had a LOT of factors to consider - but, while you are questioning it, it sounds like you may have made the best move for you.

Don't worry about this - you can find something closer to home and even if the pay rate is slightly lower, you will be taking home more money because of reduced transportation costs! (I recently discovered that I'd save $4000 a year if I didn't have to drive so far to work!)

Best of luck - now go find a place that's closer!

Answer 4

I went through something similar. I was going nuts with the commute and I hated how everything in my life was affected by my job. I finally just up and quit and it was the best thing I could have done.
I worried for a while about my income, but suddenly, when the pressure was off in that one area, everything else in my life settled down too.
I found a better, closer and better paying job and things really worked out.
Remember the saying, 'If you do what you have always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.'

Good Luck!

Answer 5

I don't believe you made a mistake, but I do advise you to contact your State Department of Labor - Unemployment Division. You may be entitled to unemployment benefits. Depending on your State (since it varies) you are not expected to remain at a job that is over a certain number of miles away from your home since it creates an undue hardship on the person monetarily.

Answer 6

I think you made the right choice. It was clear they were taking advantage of you, and they were never going to move you closer to your home. The fact that it was affecting your relationship with your wife, makes it clear that your decision was the right one.
If they really wanted you as an employee, they would have made accomodations for your situation.
You put up with it for as long as you could. Don't put your wife through that, or yourself for that matter.
You deserve more. Good luck friend.

Answer 7

Yes, you should have waited & quit after you found another job, because you don't know how long it'll be before you find another one. Also, when you apply for another job, you can't lie about why you left your previous job & they might not hire you, for fear of you just up & quitting on them. It's the domino effect. If your wife works, there will at least be an income coming in, in the mean time. Good luck!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Happiness comes first..My husband use to make over 200k a year the was miserable at his job HATED it..he quit.. his first wife divorced him now he's a mechanic loves his job makes less the 50k a year and we are happy together..Happiness is what matters

Answer 10

No, not necessarily - you were in an impossible situation. I do hope you gave notice though - burning bridges is never wise. And sure, it would have been good to get something else lined up first - but what is, is.

Good luck.