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to jack it all in and go and work in Waitrose?

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AtYourCervix · 17/08/2011 10:02

Work is shit.

Parking is shit. I have to leave an hour before I need to to get a space and they charges are increasing by about 400% soon.

The IT department is run by monkeys who do not understand that I need certain access and will not give me the right stuff. I have been trying for an entire year now.

we are on our knees working as hards as humanly possible, trying to do our absolute best and then yesterday we were told we are having our numbers cut and will have to do the same amount of work with one less person.
I am scared someone will end up dead. I am scared that I will not do something important. I know that I will not be able to do what I need to.

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fanjobanjowanjo · 17/08/2011 17:02

Sounds like communication issues - DO YOU realise how IT works? I say this with a an IT specialist brother (programmer), who frequently suffers at the hands of business people complaining when an issue is not instantly solved, because it's not actually that simple, hence the need for an IT specialist.

If it was that easy we'd all be IT specialists.

Quenelle · 17/08/2011 17:21

My older sister is a midwife and feels the same way as you. She was 42 when she qualified, having raised 4 children and left school with just O levels, and we are all so proud of her. It's such a shame that the job has been made so hard.

I gave birth on the delivery suite where she works and her fellow midwives couldn't speak highly enough of her so I know she's good at her job but she absolutely dreads going to work. She is terrified of making a mistake that could kill someone.

janelikesjam · 17/08/2011 17:22

Insomnia, chefs and hairdressers are meant to be the happiest in their jobs, so perhaps you have made the right decision.

One thing, if you work in the NHS, don't you have some trade union rights - can't you a go "a bit ballistic" in the best possible sense of the word?

If you love your job, and you're good at it, I think you have a duty to stand up for what you believe is right. Am I wrong here, OP? It seems a shame to go if you like it....

globex · 17/08/2011 17:37

Jane does have a point.. We hear about the stress midwives are placed under all the time - obviously you can't strike (can you? please don't!) but is there some other kind of action you could take?

I know you're probably too exhausted but..

Its an issue that affects all women giving birth in the UK - maybe its time to start petitioning for better conditions for midwives in the NHS, and more midwives, and better pay etc..

MeconiumHappens · 17/08/2011 17:41

I feel your pain. But...community midwifery is the way forward, particularly if you are on a postnatal ward having the life blood sucked out of you ;)

Doobydoo · 17/08/2011 17:43

yanbu.i WAS A pAEDIATRIC NURSE...THEN WAS ILL.nOW i WORK DOING THE LAUNDRY IN AN OLD PEOPLES HOME FOR 30 HOURS A WEEK.i love it...and it suits me at the moment....No stressSmile

Doobydoo · 17/08/2011 17:43

So sorry re dreadful typingBlush

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AtYourCervix · 17/08/2011 17:45

my mother Ikea has given me a migraine.

I will resume my battle with IT tomorrow. Up until now I have only asked them nicely once a month or so to give me the proper access. Now I will be firm and hassle them every single day until they crack. (I have already done the bloody training twice).

It will be interesting to hear what the union has to say. But it's a done deal. Money has to be saved. tough.

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catinboots · 17/08/2011 17:46

You have my sympathies. I work in the public sector. My sister and mum both work for the NHS. We are all feeling the same. Despite years of training and experience, I am worked like a dog for little or no thanks and pretty shite money.

The 18 year old girl who does my nails and my spray tans earns a hell of a lot more than I do. And has a much better work-life balance!

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AtYourCervix · 17/08/2011 17:46

But if everyone leaves postnatal it will be even crapper.

and there aren't any community jobs at the mo (i looked yesterday Blush)

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wigglesrock · 17/08/2011 17:48

I was a PA a long time ago, a good one Grin, I jacked it in after a run in re sick leave! Took a few part-time jobs, am now a cleaner in a big entertainment venue (well currently on mat leave), can fit it in around school times, work 19 hours a week, love my job but don't stress about it, do my shifts then forget about it. Best move I ever made!

sittinginthesun · 17/08/2011 18:01

I understand exactly how you feel, OP (trying to work out how to abbreviate your NN but Cervix just sounds funny).

I'm in the private sector, professional job, working part time, sometimes under so much work that I'm literally on my knees. This morning, I was on the verge of an asthma attack. And to top it all, I actually earn far less than I would do in Waitrose!

I think it's just rubbish everywhere at the moment. In the last two days, I have heard a window cleaner moan about the amount of his workload, and lack of pay, and then a manager at a childcare club moan about workload and lack of pay.

The number of times I have dreamed of a straightforward job, without the responsibility, but then I think it through, and think about the amount of time and effort it has actually taken to get here...

janelikesjam · 17/08/2011 18:09

Yeah, don't take any c* AtYourCervix, you're a professional woman doing an important job, I just don't get the IT department being jerks, I mean, puleeez (annoyed now)

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AtYourCervix · 17/08/2011 18:12

they are always very polite and promis to ring me back. and never do. i think i confuse them.

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PeachyKeenJellyBean · 17/08/2011 18:17

Where is the ikea thread?!
Sorry to hear about this OP - you do a BLOODY wonderful thing.

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AtYourCervix · 17/08/2011 18:24

Ikea

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iheartwaitrose · 17/08/2011 18:26

I work at WR, I ADORE it! BUT.....I had three (count 'em) interviews. I thought I might be up for the MD's job....

Best. Job. Ever...

Shitter · 17/08/2011 18:28

ooh well done you. Smile

3 interviews Shock

sittinginthesun · 17/08/2011 18:29

Dont say that Waitrose!!! We'll all be jacking in and jobs and applying tommorrow:)

Tortington · 17/08/2011 18:29

you could work at ocado and do a very different sort of delivery

Whorulestheroost · 17/08/2011 18:35

atyourcervix I could have written your post. I am a district nurse the wankers management in my PCT have put a freeze on all vacancies. We simply cannot cope with the number of patients we have to see. These include terminal people choosing to die at home. Nobody seems to give a stuff (those higher up at least). Thankfully me immediate manager has gone to the rcn and theynhave taken up the case. I really like my job but I also really hate it if you get what I mean!

Unfortunately I have no answers for you but I do hear your words and know exactly what you are feeling. Problem is I am trapped by the hrs and money really. I feel I should be grateful I have a job but I actually spend a lot of my time feeling so stressed that I dream of handing my notice in :(

iheartwaitrose · 17/08/2011 18:36

Obviously there are bad days as well as good, that's normal - but it's truly like a family. The 25% discount and 15% at WR helps too...of course.

Whorulestheroost · 17/08/2011 18:36

My manager not me manager was what I meant to type. Damn iPad!

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