WANTING TO QUIT WORK!!!!

[CurlyTop1980]

HI

I am not new to MN, but I have been a very long term lurker.

I really need some advice. I am the manager of a really busy adolescent safeguarding team-so a social work team. One that specialises in risks outside of the home. So really significant harm to teenagers. Its an inner city team (I don't want to say which city) but the risks the children find themselves in are appealing, unpredictable and in my view unmanageable.

My dilemma is. I keep the team together, the workers all trust me and work for me as they feel well supported. But I'm burning out. Not only do I have to basically sleep with one eye open to manage the risks to the children , oversee the staff and all their anxieties but also have to reportvto senior management. To be honest I'm burnt out and I need to leave. Shall I quit??? I'm just so confused.

Hi @CurlyTop1980 my condolences at the loss of your family member

Sounds like taking a week off is a very good idea. Best wishes to you with your decision.

Hi all. Sorry for not updating sooner.

I have finally resigned i gave my notice on Tuesday. My manager is looking to try and keep me in post. But I also found out they are restructuring and expecting manager to take a pay cut!!! So why should I stay?? Ridiculous.

Good for you OP! Remember that in terms of work, after some weeks of your notice period, you’re cut loose. Its actually NOT that an important thing in anyones life and definitely not your employers.

Thanks. I actually have to give 3 months notice and have 17 days leave to take
So I actually only have 21 working days to complete.

2 months not 3 months.

Great Curly sounds like you've made the right decision and I'm sure your experience can be used else where in a less stressful role 😊