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Written by Nouse 12. Feb 2008 09:32 PM

Well, i finally did it. I resigned from work and though i thought i was going to be physically sick this morning, i went ahead and did it.
My boss hasn't spoken to me all day, but that just cements in my mind that i am doing the right thing.
Going back to work after 5 weeks off sick was a huge thing for me and i was extremely nervous about it. I knew it would be hard facing my boss again but i had to do it sooner or later. Unfortunately, it was even worse than i could have expected, with my boss kicking me out of my office and giving me menial tasks to fill my days. I am devastated that it has come to this after busting my guts for this company for 5 1/2 years, but i can't put my state of mental health on the back burner any longer. It was dragging me down so badly, I was ready to end my life for the sake of my job. I knew it couldn't go on anymore without putting my family or myself at very high risk.
I suppose this has to be regarded as a good day for me, even though i am extremely sad to be leaving. I really enjoyed working in this place and will dearly miss the wonderful people i have been honored to work beside.
3 more weeks of crap and i will be free !!!

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Comments from the community:

Nouse

That is a big decision and I am sorry you didn't get the reception you expected and are doing menial tasks. I hope the three weeks goes fast and you are right, you have to consider your mental health and your family and you have done the right thing. Hope you can get another job.

Go Nouse!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 12. Feb 2008 09:40 PM

Nouse

Congratulations for standing up for yourself and making sure that you are safe. You will get another job as you have excellent skills and have proved your worth for 5.5 years...

Remember before you leave work... try to get another one to go to... and don't forget it is hard to fly like an eagle when you work with a turkey...

But don't get just any job... take your time and look for a place that will treat you with respect...

so YAY!!! Go for it... you deserve to be treated well..

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 13. Feb 2008 12:39 AM

You did what had to be done and rather than avoiding it you went in and did it....good on you.

You have shown your inner strength to your boss and workmates adn now is the time for you to reflect and heal.

I did something similar this time last year and it was the best thing I have done, as a matter of fact it changed my life.

Good luck nad i know it feels hard now but soon you will come to reflect this decsion as a good one



take care

Liz

Written by keller, 13. Feb 2008 02:40 PM