Quitter

So, yes, I quit my job. This is a huge step for me, since I've worked at this company for four years. I hadn't planned on leaving until after Thanksgiving, but I couldn't hold out any longer. The demands that school work and my thesis were putting on me were far greater than I had anticipated before the semester began, and the work/school/life balance was just out of whack. I realized that I needed to work this job as a way to fund my tuition payments, and now that I don't need to save for tuition, stressing out about a job that's not my real job isn't worth it for me. I felt that I was working harder than the people who actually need to be here, and I felt I was being taken for granted by people who constantly called out and slacked off. I just didn't need it anymore. So, I quit.

I feel happy and relieved about my decision. It's important to me that my last semester at university be a successful one, especially the writing and defense of my honors thesis. Additionally, it will be wonderful to have an hour of down time from time to time without feeling an outrageous amount of guilt at not being productive with what precious time I have at home. I will probably start a fitness program, try to cook a little, volunteer more, work on my blog, and read for pleasure. I know that Noah & the boys will appreciate seeing my face around the place more often. I think this will be good; I really do.


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