Messy ending to job

[whatisforteamum]

Ive worked for many years where I am and mostly loved it.
The hours were long usually 12 hr days and after the last year v short staffed so no week ends off and difficulties getting holidays.
Morale was low with my newly promoted boss on everyone backs for the slightest thing.
Even my pay wasn't what was advertised and I did bring it up.
Along comes a position better pay set hours all week ends off.
So I gave in my notice.Then the sarcasm starts,snide comments about my age and abilities.
Several women couldn't believe I was going and said they would miss me.
It was really taking a toll on me mentally to spend 13 hours with miserable colleagues in an almost bullying mode.
Also I had an injury I've been taking back to back painkillers for.
Finally with a couple of shifts left I've self certified. Ive reached my limit physically and mentally.
I need to reset before I start my new role next week.
Please tell me I've done the right thing as I'm rarely ever off sick .

Yes, you’ve definitely done the right thing. Well done, it’s hard changing jobs after many years.

Thank you.

Definitely. You have to look after yourself.

You have definitely done the right thing.

Congratulations on your new job 💐

Thank you all.

Congratulations on your new job OP

Take the time to relax and catch up on things you haven’t had time to

Well deserved - you have certainly gone above and beyond in your job.

You've done the right thing.

Onwards and upwards, enjoy your new job.

Well done, you’ve done the right thing. I was bullied out of my last roll and left without a new job. Truth be told it destroyed my confidence and self esteem completely. I hope it works out for you.

Yes definitely. Well done. Don’t doubt yourself at all. Take a bit of time to yourself, clear your mind of the old job, and look forward to the new one.

Yes totally done the right thing. I recently resigned and I couldn’t believe how quickly things turned nasty. Not colleagues fortunately just the owners/direct managers. Fortunately I was able to negotiate leaving without giving notice but it was so unpleasant I’m not sure I could have coped working my full notice!

my previous relationship with work had been excellent so this was a real eye opener

Waking up to this has lifted my spirits so thank you all.😁
I'm normally a full on energetic person quite capable of a 12 hr physical day.
Ive put my work first for many years so to be promoted I was quite proud.
We've been so short staffed for so long though.😪
Trying to pull away is hard.
Onwards and upwards.
I get Christmas weekends mothers day fathers day all the things I've missed for 2 decades off.
Ive slept for 17 hours and feel more positive now.
Putting myself first and resting my injury .🙏

Snarkybag I'm sorry you've experienced this.
Lucky you getting away without notice.
My resignation was not even acknowledged for days and never formally acknowledged.
Weird.

My resignation or leaving was never acknowledged by one of the owners at all. Honestly it just showed them up for the petty and unprofessional set they they had become.

I think things have been going downhill for a while at my old work place and it’s a defensive response rather than taking a step and considering why people are leaving. Easier to turn on someone than consider you might be the problem!

Do you honestly think this company would think twice about laying you off with 24 hours notice? Of course they wouldn't!

Put yourself first. Rest and recover. You'll feel so much better going into the new role.

Don't doubt yourself OP, your reaction is totally natural and I would have done the same.

Best of luck in your new position 👍🏻.

Miss placed loyalty on my behalf.
Thanks for the support.