I've been working in a factory for the past 6 months and I HATE it. I work 60 hours a week (12 hours a day, 5 days a week) and only make 2,000 a month! It's terrible. The only reason why I haven't quit is because I'd feel guilty. We need more people and we're already suffering because most of the new people quit within the first week. I hate leaving everyone because I know how hard it is with 6 or 7 people doing a 20 person job. I honestly DREAD going to work every morning. I don't want to work tomorrow. I'm honestly considering quitting tomorrow but I'd feel bad. I know you can't tell me if I should quit or not because it's up to me...I just want opinions and advice.
2007-08-07 13:08:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
wow...that's tough. but I suggest looking in the want ads and lining up a new job. then give your current a two week notice. once you have a new job, it is not your responsibility and don't feel bad. You have to take care of yourself....and your sanity. it sounds as if you are ready to move on...do so.
2007-08-07 13:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is time to wake up and quit. These sound like third world working conditions and the pay is lousy. Guilt has nothing to do with this decision process. If it really took only 6 or 7 people to do this 20 person job, then why would they want to hire any more people? You need to look inside and see if this is where you belong and how it affects you. There is a reason most of the new people quit within the first week.
2007-08-07 20:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kaazer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very nice, considering person. But if you hate the job so much, look for another one, with your personality you will get hired on a spot, and go to school, so you don't have to work on a factory all your life, you probably be good us a social worker or in medical field.
Good Luck! If any of this people can get another job and leave, they will, so you too.
2007-08-07 20:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by reality 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears that you may need to focus in a new direction. Personally, I would begin to either:
A. Look for a new job in a field that you can live with, or
B. Look into going to college. I felt the same way as you do a couple of years ago. I switched shifts to allow myself to take day classes at a nearby college. Once I showed management that I was committed, different jobs within the plant opened up. Once I graduated, I was offered a management position which I enjoyed.
2007-08-07 20:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by edozedo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to put you own needs before those of the company. There's a reason so many people quit so soon, and you obviously know what it is. However, you shouldn't burn any bridges. Give them a resignation letter with a 1- or 2-week notice. That will improve your chances of getting a good reference from them, and will give them a chance to find a replacement - even if the replacement quits before you leave!
2007-08-07 20:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by Vicster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a high turn over rate because of the way the factory is using people. They don't care. You should find a place that respects the employees. You should not feel bad for quitting. They don't feel bad, or they would compensate their employees.
2007-08-07 20:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by justanotherone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jobs are never loyal to the employee so why be loyal to the employer? As long as the factory gets it work done by people like you, they will never hire more help. Speak up and tell the boss how you feel and if that doesn't help. Quit.
2007-08-07 20:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by TillieDillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hate it then do not stay, especially to just to please other people. They are short-handed because it is not a good job, pays crap, and people are not subjecting themselves to it for long. That is the company's problem, not yours. This is America and opportunity is literally everywhere! If that job is not up to your standards, then find one that suits you. Call in and go on a job hunt, or stay just until you find something else.
Good Luck!!
2007-08-07 20:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by hottiecj *~♥~*~♥~* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you should move on. Sure you may feel bad about leaving, but you are the one who dreads this job, that's no way to live. You have to ask yourself, "can I do this another year? Another5-10 years??" Good luck to you.
2007-08-07 20:15:52 · answer #9 · answered by Brandy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would encourage you to perservere. Go the distance and you will be better for it. I have had jobs like that and I stuck with it until the right opportunity presented itself. You will feel better about yourself because of it and you will have the confidence of knowing you did the right thing.
2007-08-07 20:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by rollmanjmg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋