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I finally did it!
I finally quit my job! Three weeks ago, I gave my 2 weeks notice. My boss tried bribing me to stay, including offering me the primo shifts. I told him no, so he asked me to stay an extra week to help train some new people... who ALL suck lol. So I did. My boss was actually pretty cool, and asked me why I wanted to leave. Yes, he is this clueless. When I told him about the sexual harrassment from another manager, the dwindling of all my shifts, the hostility from yet another manager.. he seemed somewhat shocked, but understanding.
The sexual harrassment was coming from one manager, towards all the girls. He would start demanding back massages, and threaten to fire us if we didn't. I took the chance and didn;t touch the creep, but anyway. He was fired 2 days after my complaint. And everyone was upset. Seriously? The hostility was coming from a female manager (also, the boss' girlfriend) and he confirmed that she didn't like me much because I "push her buttons" and she wanted to fire me many times, but there was no one to replace me. Seriously? You're telling me this while begging me to stay? Idiot.
Anyway, I left with no hard feelings, and on good terms. I told them I was bartending in my neighbourhood, and couldn't handle both jobs, and I needed to move on. I've also made the offer to them to call me if they need me, and I'd see what I can do. My bartending thing was a lie, so I'm now unemployed, but I feel SOOO much better. There were so many times I went to work this summer crying (because of the 2 managers) and wanted to just not show up. I'm happy I waited, and left professioally. I'm kinda kicking myself in the butt for quitting right before the holidays, but I've been told I can come back any time I need to.. and they've asked me to work holiday parties for them. I have mixed emotions, but overall I'm releived.
Re: I finally did it!
Thanks ladies! I feel like I did what so many people dream of doing everyday.. It's just so relieving that I don't have to deal with the drama any longer. I feel like a giant weight has been lifted, and I haven't stopped smiling since Friday at 4:00. For cryin out loud, I've been skipping down the street.
I'm thinking I may take this time to start doing something new with my life.