My job is literally going to cause me a breakdown?

Question

obviously, i don't like my job. its $7.00/hr, no vacation days, no sick days, no benefits and we only get a raise if the government raises minimum wage. i'm full time on my shift and for the past year the part time girl who worked on my nights off consistenley called off and it was ME who had to come in, usually with last minute notice. i have talked to managment and no one cares as long as it doesn't affect them. finally this girl quits and its ME again who has to pick up all the slack. i finally told managment i needed a day off so they pay someone almost double to come work for me. i have never gotten paid any extra then 7.00/hr to cover for anyone and i am told i have to do it. i had enough and today i told one my co-workers i was looking for a new job, and we got into it. she said this girl who did all this is in the past and to move on. i told her i was the one being screwed for the last year and i am still being screwed. the one i got into it with never had to accomadate her life to cover for the s***w up so she doesn't understand. she told me this company needs me and to stop running away from my problems. my problem is that i'm sick of being screwed espeically for $7.00/hr and no one cares and the fact i NEED to make more money as i support myself and 7.00 hour just isn't working out to well anymore. she likes the job and doesn't get screwed so she thinks i should too. do you think it'd be running away from my problems to look for a new job? i've done all i can talking to managment and asking to work things out. thanks in advances

Answer 1

Like the person above, it would have been helpful to say where you work and your degree type, but anyways, f-u-c-k that job, just make sure you have another job lined up and on the application say "current job" when listing jobs, and idk, just don't sound negative to the new employer so you can get out of that place quick.  Don't feel obligated, i have gone through so many jobs and that's the last thing, you do it for you and not for them.  Just give 2 weeks notice.  good luck and relax, people are stupid and you are doing fine, s***w that company and find a place that will respect you.  I swear so many people abuse the system.

Answer 2

If the company needed you that badly they would surely consider giving you more money or work something out to keep you happy, I'd say call their bluff and quit that place.  Your not running away from your problems...you tried to fix it and with no avail.  Your services and can-do attitude will be appreciated else where.  BUT, be sure to give your two weeks and do not tell them the real reason your quiting.  Just tell them your wanted to explore other opportunities.  Just don't burn any bridges.

Answer 3

Find a better job.  Surely there are jobs in your area that you are qualified for that will treat you well and pay you better.   Make sure that you give your two weeks notice so that you are professional in your leaving.   Let your co-worker, work your job and hers too.  If you cannot find a job consider going to school to learn a marketable skill.  Note: Some capital letters would have made this much easier to read.

Answer 4

You don't say where you are, but it does sound as if your management is taking advantage of you.  It also sounds as though you've been there more than a year, trying to make it work.  I can't think a new or potential employer would be critical of your looking for a better situation.

Answer 5

Finding a better paying job with better working conditions is NOT running away from your problems. That woman is probably stuck in a rut and doesn't want to see anyone else leave, because you'd be leaving her.

Look for another job. When they ask why you want to leave this one, tell them you're looking for more money and a place to grow. Don't say you're doing the work of two people, because they may think you don't want to do your share. You can say it this way: "They look to me when they need someone to pitch in. I'm a team player. I've covered when others were out. When one person left, I took on her duties." Make it sound like you're okay with this and that the boss must think a lot of you to ask you to do it.

Until you get another job, try to keep things smooth at your current job. You want to leave on good terms so you can use them as a reference one day.