Should I stay or should I go?
I’m about ready to quit. I’ve been at my job a little over two and a half years, and it’s been an up-and-down experience. Ultimately, I really like the organization, love the people I’m immediately working with, and can’t stand my bosses. I should clarify that my bosses are amazing artists. They’re kind to animals, don’t litter, and are generally good people. But they’re shitty bosses.
They communicate poorly (both with each other and their employees), aren’t respectful or appreciative, are dismissive and rude, always assume the worst – both of situations and individuals – and they’re slowly driving me insane.
So I think I’m going to actively start looking for another job, and put in my notice as soon as I find one. (Hopefully sooner rather than later.)
It’d be emotionally satisfying to just put in my notice right now. Or even say I won’t be in on Monday. I could afford to be unemployed, if pressed, at least for a little while. I have some savings, and wouldn’t die hungry on the street. But I also don’t have to dip into my savings, and it seems stupid to do so just for a bit of childish “so there!”
I hope I’ll be able to find something soon, though. I just got word that I was turned down for the health insurance I’d applied for, meaning I’m stuck on my current (fucking expensive) plan. Until December, when it ends. I have a few other insurance options I’m looking into, but it seems doubly stupid to quit a job that pays for my insurance (which mine does) until I can at least find cheaper insurance. If not, ideally, find another job, too.
And I know that my dream job probably doesn’t exist: something in arts administration that pays OK and is interesting, but is only ~25 hours a week, giving me more time and flexibility to focus on writing and performing. I’ve asked my bosses about changing my current job to something more like what I want, but it sounds like that isn’t going to happen.
Change is scary, but I think this change is necessary…
Themocracy
There is aways grad school
True, but I feel like I’m still not sure why I’d want to go. I think I should have a bit more focus before seriously considering grad school. =/
What about teaching?
Wow, hard choice. If I were in your shoes I’d start looking for a new job, but hold out for actually getting an offer for a near dream job before dropping the old one. Then again I likely have different priorities.
You’re definitely right that I shouldn’t drop this job until I find something really solid. I just don’t want to beee therrrreee aaaaaahhhh
Its shocking how similar of a situation we’re in. I love the museum, I love my immediate co-workers and I like my actual job. But I can’t stand my boss or his boss to the point where I just want to scream every time I’m in a room with them. I too thinking I’ve reached my breaking point.
Lets run away together.