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bullying, business, careers, cruel, freedom, happier, happiness, harassment, jobs, leaving, open door, options, quitting my job, school, taking my life back, trash
Putting in my two weeks made me feel lighter and happier than I have been in 10 months. Walking away from the manager’s office I felt my life flying back into my own hands, gaining my freedom.
The past several months have been hard with catty girls bullying others, including myself instead of putting their energy into improving themselves and their own lives. Some days they would simply ignore me when I talked to them, pretending I was just the wind. Other days I would hear from others the gossip about me, which never surprised me.. they gossiped about anyone. Some days, it would be the managers who were way out of line, leaving me to wonder if the things they just did were even legal. But it would only be two more weeks now until they could kiss my butt goodbye.
But as far as the two weeks went it only got harder. It seemed people were just letting me have it. The harassment was actually much worse and more direct. I can only assume they did so because they figured I’d be gone soon so it didn’t matter. It got so bad that at one point I almost just quit before my two weeks. I loathed them and their cruelness. The managers had an open door policy but I wouldn’t bother going to them this time. Last time I did so nothing was done and the harassment continued.
Finally my last day came and I couldn’t have been happier. I walked out of there like I had shed a huge weight… something like a heavy trash bag. I felt fresh and new. I hadn’t realized how depressed I had become until I quit. It was then I knew I will never allow myself to be in a job were everyone is a bully. Granted one or two are bound to happen, but if I wanted to be around as much trash as I was, I would go to a landfill quite frankly.
It’s inspired me to take some time for myself and though I am looking for a new job, I’ve finally raised my standards. I know what I can do and what I’m capable of. For the first time in years I believe in myself and have confidence. I’m ready to take on the world or maybe I’ll take some business classes. Who knows? I finally have options again and I’m leaving the rest behind.