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Aibu to resign

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LD345 · 05/11/2020 00:01

I got a new boss in 6 months ago. She is awful. Negative, patronising, egotistical, criticial, constantly complains about people behind their backs etc. Makes zero effort to be encouraging and supportive, ice queen personality. When she started I had many bad vibes and after a few weeks I wanted to leave. My post used to be very interesting but due to the negativity and criticism from this boss my mental health is suffering. I am not sleeping well and having bad dreams and have lost all enthusiasm for the role. I have a young family and feel my job is bringing me down in other areas of my life. I used to love my job but now dread it every day. I am paid well but can afford to not work for a months and use savings. At the same time, if I were to resign, I am worried about finding another job whilst being out of work. Applying for jobs is draining in itself and I am worried if I were to resign without another job lined up I might sink into some kind of depression, especially with lockdown/near to Christmas. Then again I might feel liberated by being free from this job. My boss really is a horrible person and I feel my self esteem has really suffered lately thinking about my job constantly and all the critical things my boss has said to me recently. So, aibu to resign?

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Hollyhocksarenotmessy · 07/11/2020 10:01

A few years ago I left a job without another one to go to, so I sympathise. I wouldn't do it at the moment. So many people have been made redundant the competition is fierce right now. Find another job first.

Lowkeevslucille · 07/11/2020 11:12

Do not quit until you have another job.

Do look for one absolutely. It will be very good for your mental health to know your current position is temporary (a bit like temping), without the stress of being unemployed, selling yourself to new potential employers and not having to accept any kind of crap position because you have to.

When you have a job, you look for a step up, it's easy to bullshit.
When you don't, you are desperate and can't be that good if your old job didn't keep you.

If you are busy at work, you will be less obsessed with waiting for replies and interwiews.

Do a first CV, then twick it to match any job you apply for.

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