Saturday, June 03, 2006

I quit my job today

I quit my job at the clinic today. I'd hit a brick wall and I just couldn't cope with the verbal and emotional abuse anymore. I am feeling so relieved right now. On Thursday I was dreading having to go to work on Monday. That's not right. I have been so stressed and worn out the last month or so because of this job, it was time for me to quit. I left letters of resignation for all the docs explaining why I just couldn't take it anymore and apologizing for leaving everyone in the lurch. I spoke with occupational health and wellness at the hospital yesterday and realized that the clinic is within the health region so their "zero tolerance" policy with regards to abuse does apply to me. They were appalled and told me that I have every right to up and quit to get out of the situation and if they give me hassle about not giving notice OH&S will back me up. Good to know because I had to get out of there, I don't think I could have handled another day. I didn't realize just how down I was feeling until today when I decided to quit and felt a million times better. Now the plan is to pick up more shifts at the hospital which won't be a problem since they've called me for overtime 3 times just this week! I might apply at the hospital and public health here as well. I'm just going to play it by ear for the next few weeks and see how it goes.

1 comment:

Jen said...

Good for you Mel!
It's so unfortunate that things turned out like that.
I'm glad you got out because you went there to make things better and less stressful for yourself!

I'm glad you're going to be happy again!
Love you!