Currently work in a stressful industry in the public sector- my decisions can lead to huge liability claims. Been here since I graduated nearly four years ago. Ever since my GCSEs I wanted to pursue this career but I am mentally spent, and moving to private sector (and that is if I got a job) just does not attract me either. Its not all what its cracked up to be. I just want to walk away.
- Job uncertainity - which has spurred on this decision to leave.
- I cant 'gel' with my fairly new manager, and he can be quite moody at times and is so introverted that there is communication break downs and I dont get the support/training.
- No promotion prospects despite being promised by previous management.
- Slightly bored.
- Dont need the money as we have low living costs.
- I want kids.
Am applying for jobs which require qualifications, however have little room for promotion and would be a pay drop. This is the stickler - I grew up on the breadline and I am scared to lower my standard of living as I might end up back to that position. I went to grammar school which 'career' days was always about university education and the subsequent high flying jobs.
The other matter that is living rent free in my head - is some extent I also feel like a failure, I have worked to this for over a decade (since school) and I just cant cut it. My single mum made a lot of sacrafices for me, and I also feel like I have let her down.
Would I regret it? I dont go to bed on a Sunday evening dreading the working week.