Unemployed but I have my reason, should I get a job?

Question

I've been unemployed for 3 months now, I voluntarily left my position due to some ethical behavior that was going on. Just to make the story short. I had put in my two weeks because of this unethical behavior but than was asked to work another position and I would be salaried. I was also told that things would change and this coworker would probably be gone when they got more people. They hired more people but this coworker was still there and it didn't seem like there were any changes for the better so I just left. I wrote a letter to the president but am not sure if it had an impact on this person getting discharged which I found out later on through a credible source. I'm not a loser but this experience with the last company just tore me apart, I've been depressed and get really sad thinking about what I went through, the place that I worked at before that ripped me off by making me pay their taxes and the other one before that didn't care about their employees (highly stressful)

This last company that I worked for I actually liked and that's why I gave them a second chance. I applied for unemployment but the lady there made it seem like I was jealous of this unethical worker. I've always wanted to open my own business and am right now working on photo restoration so I can get some funding for my clothing line that I want to start. Business is slow, I've had a few people say that they were interested but don't act on it. My husband doesn't want me to go back to work because he sees how this last one took a toll on me. I'm not a bad person I just feel like such a failure and get depressed when people talk about how they are working. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid if I get another job something else might go wrong. My parents have always put me down and continue to but the reason I want to own my business is so they can retire. I'm a Christian and I try SO hard to keep trusting God but sometimes it's so difficult. I don't know what to do.

How am I a leech? I am not on unemployment. I WORK VERY HARD and I think you guys have it all wrong. I WAS independent this company on the other hand was VERY laid back. I had no problem until this coworker whom I sat by for months did unethical stuff and sexual innuendo, you guys don't know the whole story. "Hand Holding" if it was hand holding why did the SUPERVISORS come to ME when they had questions? What kind of jobs do you have? I don't think everyone hates their job. Look at the self employed, CEOS of companies they are happy. WHY would they fire him?If it was just ME and my Sensitivity why did they FINALLY let him go?

Answer 1

No, just continue to be an oversensitive leach on society.

I mean, seriously....you are way too oversensitive. Its a job - youre supposed to hate it, thats why youre paid. If this employee was engaging in unethical behavior and wasnt terminated, I dont know why youre not sicking a lawyer on that company for a hostile work environment - unless its maybe because you dont have a case, and this "unethical" behavior was something that only seemed to bother YOU.

Answer 2

I assume you are very young.
You are starting your career history on a bad note.
Companies hire you because they are willing to pay you to accomplish a task.
They expect you to handle most relationship problems on your own, and be productive.
If you can't because another employee is as rotten specimen of humanity, there is probably SOME evidence (like others who have problems with him) to back up that fact. Then the ball is in the company's court.
If you quit too easily and demonstrate a history of requiring the company to hold your hand through one situation after another, you will soon find getting a new job to be very hard.
You can fall back on welfare and unemployment for short intervals, but they will never give you the life style you want.
Get tough, get your job back, seek help if and when it is needed. The company will help if they want you as an employee.
It is up to you to BE that desirable employee.
I know this is a tough answer, but life IS tough.
Get out there and LIVE. You'll like it!

Answer 3

Money is just a simple way to trade goods and services. Work hard, keep as much money as you need to live, save some for a rainy day, then use the rest to help others. If you don't trust a charity, find someone who needs it more than you. An old person, a sick person, whatever works for you.