Can't Do It Anymore!

[Keith]

I was on sick-leave from my job for the last month and a half due to a life-threatening illness. My first day back at work was yesterday. I never did enjoy this job but I thought after a month and a half off, I might actually be glad to be back to work. It was worse than ever! I even got a "talking to" from my supervisor regarding how much time off I took for this illness!! My doctor had faxed him info regarding the very serious nature of my illness, too. I don't get it!

I am so completely unhappy in this job that it's become unbearable. The doctor said that it had a lot to do with how serious my illness became.

I decided that I just have to find a new job. It's not usually the best time of year to be looking but I am anyway! If I can find something.... anything.... I am not giving a two weeks notice. I have never just up and left a job before without at least two weeks notice but I feel that if it's affecting me this badly, it's justified.

Am I wrong?

[Catsmeow]

Could be that God has something He's already prepared for you and this is His way of 'nudging' you out of the nest.

Did you know that's how many birds teach their young to fly? They nudge them out of the nest, sweep down and catch them on the wing before they hit bottom and try again.

The wee ones are scared but somehow, they learn the mastery of flying.

Maybe you're learning to fly in what God has planned for you.

[Keith]

Could be that God has something He's already prepared for you and this is His way of 'nudging' you out of the nest.

Did you know that's how many birds teach their young to fly? They nudge them out of the nest, sweep down and catch them on the wing before they hit bottom and try again.

The wee ones are scared but somehow, they learn the mastery of flying.

Maybe you're learning to fly in what God has planned for you.

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Thank you so much, Cat. I needed a bit of encouragement! At this point, this wee bird isn't afraid to leap from the nest! Time to soar!

Thanks again!

[AnotherTraveler]

May Jesus give you wings and guide your flight!

[Keith]

May Jesus give you wings and guide your flight!

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Thank you AnotherTraveler,

My heart has definitely lightened-up since you and Cat posted. I felt badly about leaving a job without two weeks notice because I am a person of integrity. This job started out just fine. Very quickly I started feeling like I didn't belong. Not socially, but in some other way. I felt as if I were a fraud because I shouldn't be there. That feeling has been replaced with a loathing for it. Never felt that before.

Note to self: Pay closer attention to the promptings of the Spirit and heed them more quickly! (It's the only explanation I could think of and Cat was part of the confirmation for me.)

[Jacqueline]

There was a time when I had to make the same dicussion about my job as your making right now. I wanted so badly to say forget it and leave, but I prayed about it and God said something very important to me that I hold close to my heart. Where ever you are I am. That one sentence freed me from so much of the emotions that was running through me.

I stayed... not for me, but for a freind who said that he needed me there. But I understood that I wasn't alone as I first thought I was. I absolutely agree with

cat may be this is God way of saying it's time to move on. But it really doesn't matter if it is or not because He's with you where ever you are.... always.

God Bless You

Jacqueline

[FaithfulFollower]

Keith,

Sometimes it is best to walk out of a bad situation without a word, especailly if the situation is wearing you down including in the means of your every day health. God has promised us that there will be times of trials, but doubtfully he would mean for us to be continually walked upon. Pray about this decision, and leave in whatever manner is seen as well as felt best.

As has been said before God could be giving you a gentle push in the right direction. Best of wishes to you in your search. May God bless you.

With Love In Christ,

Danielle

[Guest NH_Marine15]

Hi! I think that supervisors don't care what your reason for not being at work is they just want you there. Not all jobs are this way but alot are. In some cases giving a notice is good because when your new job calls reference then, you will get a good review from your old job. But also, if you give a notice they can fire you on the spot. It sucks that the respected thing to do when leaving a job is to give a notice but, if they fire you they don't give you a notice. I worked as a supervisor for many years and when I mentally couldn't take it there anymore I just quit. i think they knew it was coming. I have a good relationship with them still. You need to go over every single possibility as to if just quitting is the best choice. I hope you make the right one for you and don't worry about anyone else(job). Good luck to you.

[ann2]

Keith i suggest that you leave that job if it is working on your health.We all have to work for a living but we can also find a job that is rewarding also.I will pray for you that God will lead you to a job that satifies as well as enables you to make a living.

[Leonard]

Brother, the words 'two weeks notice' are NOT IN THE BIBLE! Ask yourself this: If they were going to fire you, HOW MUCH NOTICE WOULD THEY GIVE YOU???