So, I’ve worked at my current job for around three years. I had a really good crew when I first started, and one by one, they all fell off for various reasons. My favorite coworker went and got a job at my old job (same field) and I got stuck picking up the pieces.
There are two owners. A husband and wife. They have been spending a lot of time out of state essentially on vacation and ignoring the shop. Also, my current batch of coworkers are not a good team. They’re not helpful and just don’t have their head in the game. I wouldn’t care so much except it all falls to me to pick up the pieces when they don’t pitch in.
Anyway, I took a meeting with the old place I worked at, and got a good offer. Plus, my favorite coworker from the current job works there, and I’m excited to get the dream team back together.
Why do I feel so bad about leaving? The bosses have been completely unavailable and I get no support anywhere. Hours are going down to zero and I can’t afford to live.
I haven’t exactly been vocal about my problems, because I’ve been trying to act like a leader and rally the troops
I guess I’m just looking for kind words of encouragement from internet strangers.
You feel bad because you’ve been conditioned to, I’d reckon. That, and because you aren’t without morals. I’m also a ‘pick up the pieces’ kind of guy. Always hated to see the ship sink, even when it isn’t my ship. Took a lot of relearning to no jump up and pick up the pieces every time shit goes tits up.
Dont worry about being vocal about it. Everything doesn’t always have to be an uphill slog. Go work that other job, Conrad. Better conditions and better pay await.
It’s funny how capitalists say “It’s human nature to be selfish” while exploiting their workers’ natural human desire not to be selfish
That is a fantastic point!
I know I’ll feel just fine about it in no time. It’s going to be such a relief to be treated like a worker again and not the one pillar that holds up the whole thing. I’m nervously excited to see how it goes down. They’re going to have to split my duties and hire someone who doesn’t mind lifting 60# 15ish times a day. Serves them right for letting me be the only one.