Not sure I want to go back to my job.

[whatisforteamum]

I am in my mid 50,s and have always worked hard.Starting at 17.Often called a.workaholic.I was considering leaving my job before the lockdown.A combination of no work balance up at.7 home 10 ,1030.and opposite days off to dh so I could only see him if I booked holiday.
Also the team I joined gradually left so I now work with all young men.I try hard but don't have much in common with them
.My boss isn't so supportive and has hinted some of us may go less hours when we return.I feel like he would be glad if I left.
.I almost can't drag myself in and I am dreading it.Not like me at all.!
Being off would normally be my idea of hell.I have loved eating proper food self care and seeing the people I live with.
I do have savings which would see me through but would I be mad to consider a.New job in the present climate.

I also work in hospitality, high management working long hours. My days are 7am to 6-6.30pm, 5 days a week with occasional split days off when I work a weekend wedding/event with hours then anything from midday to midnight.
Can I ask what job you do that needs you to be there 7am-10pm? no one I work with works those sort of hours and I wouldn't allow them to either. Your burning yourself out, and sounds like being taken for granted too.
Hospitality is very fragile at the minute, I would go back at reduced hours (push yourself forward for them) and see how you feel with a more life/work balance.

I think it’s not unusual. I don’t feel it but my closest friend at work has decided to bring his retirement forward. He says the last two years won’t make a huge difference to his pension but he’s really enjoyed the week he’s just had off.

Hi,

Totally understand how you feel. I left my job in hospitality because I dreaded going back after lockdown. I made sure I had another job first though which I start soon and I am really happy. If you can afford to leave do it it was the perfect time for me as redundacys were happening anyway but there is currently No jobs in hospitality as so many people I know have Lost their jobs so be careful if you can't afford it

Good luck

Good luck trying to find a new job in the current climate. My advice is , if you have a job then stop complaining.

I meant to say up.at 7/chores bath iron uniform.work 930/10 ish with and your and a half for bath food.Had been struggling with menopause too which has only just.been sorted with hrt so fatigue and some symptoms not conducive to a busy enviroment.I do have a.few hrs wages saved as I can never go out normally☺
I think.we get on a.crazy.treadmill so with distance from my colleagues I can see I am a.mid.50s woman not a 20 something.I do have great.stamina though.
Previously.it.was.do long days.or.go.Others did.Perhaps now I can.see if there is a balance.
Being a.chef is a lifestyle choice for sure.You have to love it as it is so intense and I miss so much normal life.

I think it would be much better to reduce your hours if you can afford it in the job you have rather than look for a new full time job and possibly have a period of unemployment.

They may reconfigure shifts.

Doing breakfasts may suit you, for example, rather than the whole shebang.