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.
I once had to quit a job where I really liked the owners. At the end of the day it’s your life, and this is just a job. I liked them though, and it was a very small operation. I was also quitting with no plans for what I’d do next, so I told them I’d stay on until they found someone to replace me. Took them like a month or two to find someone and get them ready to start. Maybe you’re able to do something like this. Although I had other reasons that I had to quit at the time that weren’t just I hate the job or I found a better job so idk.
I considered staying on to train someone or something, but if we were able to get a competent staff in the first place, I probably wouldn’t be leaving. I’m just sick of the same problems day in and day out. It’s.someone elses turn
yeah as I say this is something I did when I liked the owners. Seems like you’ve had a tough relationship with the owners. Thought it might be something to try since you felt guilty, but if you don’t want to, then honestly do not feel guilty about leaving. A job is a job, you don’t owe these people anything, especially if they’ve ignored their business themselves. Part of running a business is dealing with turnover, if they can’t deal with you leaving then that’s on them.