How do I quit?

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This is work related so sorry if it’s boring..

Okay so I currently work in retail and I’ve been at the same place for just over 3 years. Everyone I work with is really, really nice (colleagues) but I absolutely hate my job.

Recently I’ve been feeling really awful about the mundane and repetitive bullshit that my managers and supervisors keep getting me to do. I’m constantly stressed out and there’s no possible way I can enjoy unpacking boxes all day and having to deal with whiny customers on my back.

I definitely don’t want to work in retail ever again and I know I’m not going to be doing this for the rest of my life but I’ve been thinking about this for a while and it’s really getting me down.

I want to quit and despite me hating my job I know that I’m “good” at what I do. I feel confident at work and I know that if I leave and get a different job, I’m going to have the go through the whole ‘new person’ process which I hate because I have horrendous anxiety when I’m forced to speak to someone I’ve never met before.

There’s also the other problem that I have because everyone that I work with is so lovely and I get on with them so well and I’ve made some genuine good friends since I’ve been there and (as stupid as it sounds) I don’t want to leave them.

Basically to sum it all up;
-I want to quit, how do I do that?
-but I’m too nervous/shy/anxious wreck to apply for a new job
-I love everyone I work with and I don’t want to leave them

Please help me :(

Tags: asked November 19, 2014

3 Answers

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okay, first of all i want to express that I've been in your shoes before and your right it is really hard to stop working at a place where you been working for a while, especially because you get along with your colleges and they might have become like family. First, you have to start applying for jobs, i know it sucks but it's a must if you plan leaving your job. Second you got to give a two week notice if you plan to remain in good terms with the company which is convenient since a lot of employers are going to be making calls to hear about how you performed. Last but not least, do not underestimate your worth to the company. In retail quotas need to be met, if your one of the heavy hitters your company might not want to deal with training new people or you might be hard to replace and get a raise. Trust me I've tried to quit before and i ended up getting promoted and getting a raise.I know you are going to miss your co-workers but the fact that you are not working with them does not mean you cant hang out with them. From my personal experience, I've managed to keep strong relationships with past co- workers it's all about communication.
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Unfortunately I can only make a comment on your anxiety. It can be a crippling thing and hard to get over. One of my dear friends went through this and saw a doctor. It is possible to receive medical help on anxiety in certain cases. I would look into that. I hope you find what you are looking for!
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Is it possible to "hang in there" and go to school? Maybe study business management so they will promote you out of the job you hate.