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To quit my job as part of management in a term time job.....

4 replies

Dickorydockwhatthe · 03/08/2018 01:58

Because I only get paid 16p more than the minimum wage so 16p more then my colleagues with less responsibility, technically on zero hour contract so no sick pay. I do loads of extra work unpaid in own time as well as fund needed resources. I feel stressed and anxious, and mentally drained from working every day with children then coming home to my own especially my new teenager.
My dad and step parent have both been diagnosed with cancer, my mums not well and I feel at the end of my tether especially as due an ofsted and having a line manager who seems to forget I have children and a life outside of work!! Since the summer holiday I’ve had major anxiety as I’ve gone from having no time to shave my legs to so much time I can’t cope as too much to do and yet o don’t know where to begin!!
I no experience or confidence in anything else and have literally been looking at jobs such as cleaning even bar work hourly wage is the same!!
My main concerns about quiting is finding a job with no child care, loss of money and status as I haven’t got the confidence to see myself as anything else as I’ve no other experience 😞

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TheRealKimmySchmidt63 · 03/08/2018 03:04

Sorry to hear your plate sounds full!
Can you not step down rather than quit?

araiwa · 03/08/2018 05:53

Yes, if you cant make such a slamdunk of a choice, you should quit management.

Go back to previous level or quit completely

PortSouth · 03/08/2018 07:06

Have something lined up first, easier said than done but it's easier to go from one job to another whilst in employment.

Look at your local council job website for term time jobs. I usually spot a few on there regularly. Have a look on the mumsnet jobsite too, I've seen quite a few interesting positions on there.

Redo your C.V. and get it to showcase your management expertise.
www.theguardian.com/careers/cv

Can you afford a few months off in between jobs? If so, I'd advise you to do that because you have a lot on your plate now. A few months off to recharge your batteries will result in better work performance.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 03/08/2018 07:09

Your life sounds v stressful at the moment Flowers

I would say though that a term time job is fantastic for childcare. Parents who don't have to find childcare for holidays are much envied by those who do.

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