So....

caroline1207

Guess who is handing in her resignation on Friday?

Yes, I'm done. It's time for me to stop complaining about the way I'm treated and show my boss that it's unacceptable by letting her know that I will be quitting. 

I'm having a VERY hard time with this. I don't owe her anything, I know that we can make it work on me just working some Elance jobs, yet I still feel guilty and like I'm obligated to stay. I'm basically in a verbally abusive relationship with this woman and she has a hold on me.

I also have to tell Lucie's daycare provider that we will no longer be needing her. She's amazing and I know she relies on our paying her so I'm feeling very guilty about this too but I hope she'll understand and be able to find another kid to take in.

I just have to look forward to a few weeks from now when I am going to be so much happier and spending so much more time with Lucie. My mum will continue to come up one day so I can work from home and I may give in and take her to MIL one day and go to my parents' house and work.

sherbieface

You already said everything that I was going to say. You will be infinitely happier, less stressed, etc. And in turn Lucie will be too. Since you guys can make it work with a smaller budget, I see no downside. From my lurking these past few months, it's easy to see that you're miserable with this crazy woman. This is the best decision that you can make for yourself and your family. Good luck tomorrow! Don't under any circumstances let her talk you out of it. Abusive people also have the gift of manipulation. Don't fall for it!

melimelg

sherbieface:

You already said everything that I was going to say. You will be infinitely happier, less stressed, etc. And in turn Lucie will be too. Since you guys can make it work with a smaller budget, I see no downside. From my lurking these past few months, it's easy to see that you're miserable with this crazy woman. This is the best decision that you can make for yourself and your family. Good luck tomorrow! Don't under any circumstances let her talk you out of it. Abusive people also have the gift of manipulation. Don't fall for it!

All this. you can do it Caroline! Just stay strong. And DO NOT LET HER TALK YOU OUT OF IT! You need to get out of there.  

franklintngirl

Everything Sheri and Mel said. I am so proud of you! Don't let her talk you into anything. I know you will be much happier. Don't worry about the daycare as I am sure she will understand and with people having to work nowadays I am sure she will find another child soon. It will be okay sweetie, just remember that you have us pulling for you and we are behind you.

Bulldog_Bride

Yay! I am so happy for you! I agree do not let your boss talk you into staying.

WA1215

That's great news!  I was in a similar situation with a job, this guy treated me like crap every day.  After a year of this, I got fed up and finally quit one day.  It felt good to leave it all behind, and move on.  I just couldnt take the disrespect anymore.  You will feel the same when you leave

GL! 

Jakeybabe16

sherbieface:

You  Don't under any circumstances let her talk you out of it. Abusive people also have the gift of manipulation. Don't fall for it!

I agree!

Are you giving her 2 weeks or just quitting on the spot?  If you give her 2 weeks and she gets even worse, get out!  You will have a great ref. from the board of the organization, so you don't need to take 2 more weeks of her mistreating you!

avila01

Excellent!!!  I'm so glad to hear this. 

And like Heather said, don't feel too bad about the daycare.  I'm sure she'll find another child to watch pretty quickly!  And you could always consider still letting her take Lucie for a day once a week or whatever.

phanie624

GLAD to hear!! so sad you've had such sucky job situations the last few years - glad you'll get to be home w/ your sweet baby girl!

SuthrnBelle72

Excellent decision, and I agree what the gals are saying!  Be brave... you deserve so much better than this!  I'll be thinking of you