Resigning from your job

[Markhor]

I don't often talk about personal matters on here but I've making an exception.

Today I tendered my resignation at a chemist I work at. It is a store that processes well over 10.5k items a month which is double the national average. Rather naively I took up the job a while ago thinking I could handle whatever came up. However, the stress from the workload has been intolerable - even at home and on weekends I've been thinking about work. For months I felt like a man with not enough hands for the job. You could be in the middle of one task before four more tasks are thrown in your direction. Once you work your way through tasks 1, 2 and 3, you may receive a queue of patients or phone calls to deal with during that period, before getting yelled at for not completing the fourth task that staff member could've done themselves !

Meanwhile, my relationship with two or three members of staff has been deteriorated to the point we were barely on speaking terms. The politics amongst staff members was toxic (piece of advice - NEVER JOIN a work WhatsApp group) and any attempts to mend bridges were futile as I knew things would go back to square one within a few days.

Whilst my line manager was okay - timekeeping and reliability wasn't their strong suit. The actual area boss was an intimidating figure whose approach makes you feel like you're back in the school classroom in the principal's office. He had no idea how to communicate with others and dreaded coming into work in the mornings when our shifts coincided. Not to mention patients giving grief to staff as if we were miracle workers when time and resources are limited and there's only so much we can do in a day. I've been told this is the way the sector is going and I should develop thicker skin - however I know from experience that these issues were far beyond anything I've ever seen even as someone who hasn't been qualified very long.

This morning I've had one argument too many and decided to tender my resignation. This is the first time I've had to resign in such circumstances. Whilst it feels a weight off my chest, I feel like a bum now I've quit my job. I hate the idea of quitting but the effects on my peace of mind were there for all my family and friends to see. I hope to find a position somewhere but given my profession is very saturated in the North of England it may take a while.

Anyone had workplace similar experiences ?

 

[sjahmed23]

I've worked at probably 8 - 12 different places and experienced all kinds of environments. I have had to work with racists, thieves and even druggies so I know for all it's worth, it's not that serious. I still do take somethings to heart but I've learned overtime to just take it easy and not give a shh. Separate work from outside life and just grind it out. If you don't see yourself in same position or company for another 2 years then work on plan to get out when you're not at work. Simply quitting and walking away without a plan usually is not a good idea.

 

[shaz619]

I don't often talk about personal matters on here but I've making an exception.

Today I tendered my resignation at a chemist I work at. It is a store that processes well over 10.5k items a month which is double the national average. Rather naively I took up the job a while ago thinking I could handle whatever came up. However, the stress from the workload has been intolerable - even at home and on weekends I've been thinking about work. For months I felt like a man with not enough hands for the job. You could be in the middle of one task before four more tasks are thrown in your direction. Once you work your way through tasks 1, 2 and 3, you may receive a queue of patients or phone calls to deal with during that period, before getting yelled at for not completing the fourth task that staff member could've done themselves !

Meanwhile, my relationship with two or three members of staff has been deteriorated to the point we were barely on speaking terms. The politics amongst staff members was toxic (piece of advice - NEVER JOIN a work WhatsApp group) and any attempts to mend bridges were futile as I knew things would go back to square one within a few days.

Whilst my line manager was okay - timekeeping and reliability wasn't their strong suit. The actual area boss was an intimidating figure whose approach makes you feel like you're back in the school classroom in the principal's office. He had no idea how to communicate with others and dreaded coming into work in the mornings when our shifts coincided. Not to mention patients giving grief to staff as if we were miracle workers when time and resources are limited and there's only so much we can do in a day. I've been told this is the way the sector is going and I should develop thicker skin - however I know from experience that these issues were far beyond anything I've ever seen even as someone who hasn't been qualified very long.

This morning I've had one argument too many and decided to tender my resignation. This is the first time I've had to resign in such circumstances. Whilst it feels a weight off my chest, I feel like a bum now I've quit my job. I hate the idea of quitting but the effects on my peace of mind were there for all my family and friends to see. I hope to find a position somewhere but given my profession is very saturated in the North of England it may take a while.

Anyone had workplace similar experiences ?

You did the right thing mate, also I know it's a bit saturated now but am 500% sure you will find work sooner rather then later. If you compare Pharmacy to other careers outside the science field it's pretty decent, there is always locum work available and generally very flexible; there may also be an oppourtunity to complete your own tax forms via this channel. And in this day and age the grief of those parents is magnified by the state of our public services in general unfortunately.

I've had very similar experience to you more recently, it was a shark tank and the work load was insane; believe it or not I managed to keep a very low profile and be a bit of a diplomat by minding my own business; after all I had just completed me higher education and this was my foot in the door because you know how tough life can be for a graduate especially one who hasn't completed a internship beyond short work experiences. So while the work itself wasn't exactly enthralling, I tried to understand what I was doing beyond my job role which would potentially help at future interviews because the goal wasn't to stay there for too long.

While I silently kept at it and did what I was able to; began to experience a couple of health issues but never thought they would be related to the job but they were apparently according to my doc, but when you're desperate and think about various responsibilities / pressures you never pay attention to these things besides having suicidal thoughts when you really feel the heat but for me the only way to make this go away is to solve the problem and this goes back to me higher education days, that was one of my biggest mistakes because one should seek help when required immediately.

I would leave eventually but only because I was successful in getting a job with a very reputable company unexpectedly, that too despite my inexperience but they saw my resume overall and my little work experience from years ago while at college tied into a new department which they were establishing that helped me answer some technical questions. Am very very fortunate very very fortunate, after about 10 years of struggle I have an oppourtunity which I'd not have ever imagined although it's the dream of everyone who pursues a similar path, there are people a lot smarter then me so am very fortunate. I just need to hold onto this and get better each step of the way because the prospects for growth are great as are the benefits, it's a fantastic work environment although these are just my initial impressions so far.

I'd have thought with you working for a company which is a lot more respected and reputable then other pharmacies in terms of business they'd have a better working culture, while I'd only hand in my resignation once I found another job which is the typical thing to do I respect that you'd have the balls to leave on your own terms and put your health / peace of mind first. So you're no bum am sure most posters will also agree with me, am the biggest bare bum if there ever was one and most PPers would also agree with this

People should avoid these:

Work Whatsapp Groups and overly close relationships, keep it professional
Not paying attention to your health / peace of mind
Not seeking help when you need it and work related stuff is starting cause trouble in your personal life
Getting into a mindset where you are led to believe that there is no better oppourtunity elsewhere

 

[Suleiman]

You did the right thing mate, also I know it's a bit saturated now but am 500% sure you will find work sooner rather then later. If you compare Pharmacy to other careers outside the science field it's pretty decent, there is always locum work available and generally very flexible; there may also be an oppourtunity to complete your own tax forms via this channel. And in this day and age the grief of those parents is magnified by the state of our public services in general unfortunately.

I've had very similar experience to you more recently, it was a shark tank and the work load was insane; believe it or not I managed to keep a very low profile and be a bit of a diplomat by minding my own business; after all I had just completed me higher education and this was my foot in the door because you know how tough life can be for a graduate especially one who hasn't completed a internship beyond short work experiences. So while the work itself wasn't exactly enthralling, I tried to understand what I was doing beyond my job role which would potentially help at future interviews because the goal wasn't to stay there for too long.

While I silently kept at it and did what I was able to; began to experience a couple of health issues but never thought they would be related to the job but they were apparently according to my doc, but when you're desperate and think about various responsibilities / pressures you never pay attention to these things besides having suicidal thoughts when you really feel the heat but for me the only way to make this go away is to solve the problem and this goes back to me higher education days, that was one of my biggest mistakes because one should seek help when required immediately.

I would leave eventually but only because I was successful in getting a job with a very reputable company unexpectedly, that too despite my inexperience but they saw my resume overall and my little work experience from years ago at college tied into a new department which they were establishing that helped me answer some technical questions. Am very very fortunate very very fortunate, after about 10 years of struggle I have an oppourtunity which I'd not have ever imagined although it's the dream of everyone who pursues a similar path, there are people a lot smarter then me so am very fortunate. I just need to hold onto this and get better each step of the way because the prospects for growth are great as are the benefits, it's a fantastic work environment although these are just my initial impressions so far.

I'd have thought with you working for a company which is a lot more respected and reputable then other pharmacies in terms of business they'd have a better working culture, while I'd only hand in my resignation once I found another job which is the typical thing to do I respect that you'd have the balls to leave on your own terms and put your health / peace of mind first. So you're no bum am sure most posters will also agree with me, am the biggest bare bum if there ever was one and most PPers would also agree with this

People should avoid these:

Work Whatsapp Groups and overly close relationships, keep it professional
Not paying attention to your health / peace of mind
Not seeking help when you need it and work related stuff is starting cause trouble in your personal life
Getting into a mindset where you are led to believe that there is no better oppourtunity elsewhere

Damn congrats bro, I know we've talked about struggles in engineering and the like, glad you're making it count now.

And to OP, I think everyone faces work scenarios like this in the rat race type world we're in today. I've been fortunate enough to not run into any major issues if at all, but there has been some drama everywhere I've gone all because of a worker or workers' egos getting in the way. People need to realize it's a team effort more often than not, and that type of understanding goes beyond knowledge and experience.

 

[shaz619]

Damn congrats bro, I know we've talked about struggles in engineering and the like, glad you're making it count now.

And to OP, I think everyone faces work scenarios like this in the rat race type world we're in today. I've been fortunate enough to not run into any major issues if at all, but there has been some drama everywhere I've gone all because of a worker or workers' egos getting in the way. People need to realize it's a team effort more often than not, and that type of understanding goes beyond knowledge and experience.

Thanks bro, I know those days were very tough for both of us I pray you do well to.

Well said, I would say people should try and get into a respected company which looks after its employees because that to me would create a healthier environment but in Markhor case he has experience quiet the opposite. I started small and experienced very similar problems but so far its been fine having made that step up, am sure there will be times when my view will be tested but I doubt it will be anything worse then what I've already experienced.

 

[ChuckLee]

What was the salary?

 

[Eagle_Eye]

Never do anything heat of the moment.

You should have carried on in your job and started looking for opportunity elsewhere....

You only punished yourself by voluntarily giving up a salary whilst looking for new job.

 

[shaz619]

What was the salary?

$1.2 million dollars !

 

[shaz619]

Never do anything heat of the moment.

You should have carried on in your job and started looking for opportunity elsewhere....

You only punished yourself by voluntarily giving up a salary whilst looking for new job.

Not really, his peace of mind and health is more important. Why should he risk escalating that ? the first wealth is health ! Markhor is a smart guy and he will 500 million % get another job in his field. He has the experience and prestigious MPharm qualification which is not easy to complete, we have more pharmacists now in the UK then we use to but the prospects are still very good. For example, just 0.7 % of MPharm graduates are unemployed in the UK. He's a professional, not Papa Jabar who just got off the banana boat and left his job at Iqbals Kebab House within a couple of weeks. He will never be out of work unless that is what he desires.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Tough luck [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] ; you're gonna be alright. Use this experience to improve yourself and don't repeat same mistakes in the next job

My first job was a horrible experience. But after that I got used to people's toxicity and the bitter experience at first job helped me.

Always remain professional at your job. Never ever forget that coworkers ain't friends. Learn to say "polite no" when useless people in your department start to dump their tasks on you. Stay away from office politics; especially the gossip.

 

[Pakistanian]

Come over to America, pharmacists make like a $100k here.

 

[RickyG]

Sorry to hear. Nothing is more important than your mental, physical and psychological health. On to bigger and better things and in an environment that is positive and encouraging.

 

[Yossarian]

[MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION]


Unfortunately, the vast majority of jobs are repetitive day after day, week after week, year after year. And that's not just those on a production line or at the check-out in a store. It includes even many of those 'prestigious' jobs requiring high qualifications - and yes, that includes the medical professions (GP's, Dentists, Pharmacists..), accounting, airline pilot,.. et al

Take your average GP for example and the "Next please!" daily routine of seeing most patients with similar symptoms, such as flu symptoms during cold weather etc. Similar for dentists "Next please!" ... "You need a filling ...". Heck, similar even applies to hospital consultants to some extent. My Asthma consultant, for example, is seeing lines of Asthma patients, and dishing out the same meds, day in, day out.

Some people are perfectly suited to routine/repetitive work, day after day. Whilst others prefer constant change and new challenges.

Take for example Supermarkets. They usually have specialist teams for setting up a new store, which involves finding a suitable location, all the complications in dealing with planning permissions, construction, starting from scratch in hiring/training new local staff etc. Everything is a new challenge as every new store opening brings its own issues that require solutions.

However, once the new store is opened, it's daily operations becomes a routine, and requires staff who are happy doing the same jobs day after day.

Not for one second am I saying that one is better than the other. But simply that some jobs are routine (as in repetitive) whilst others involve constant change. And some people are better suited to one and not the other.

You my friend need to work out what type of work you are most happy with. The daily repetitive routine (that you resigned from), or something with constant change and new challenges. Otherwise you'll be in the same place you are now again, and again. ie Resigned from your job and looking for a new one.

 

[James]

I have a lot of respect for anyone who has the confidence to just tell their boss to stick their job if they’re unhappy. Before I move jobs (albeit not done so for 6 years) I need to have a new salary waiting otherwise I worry too much about paycheck poverty.

 

[Syed1]

Good on you for finally growing a pair





But jokes apart, well done. Nothing more important than mental health and peace of mind, as a pharmacist you would know that better than most folks. However, I would be tad worried about the lack of income from now on, hope you have a good support system and spousal income (if you are married) to sustain you while you look for a job. Secondly, most employers want reference from previous employer and since you ended it on bad terms this might go against you.

 

[giri26]

I resigned my job couple of years ago from a company I had worked for 11 years. A company which had no empathy for its employers and treated them like slaves. The company denied me leave to be with my wife for the birth of our first child. Can you believe it? They harassed me till the time I boarded the flight. I couldn't take it any more. I came back from vacation and tendered the resignation the very first day back.

I was in the US at that time and on work visa. I resigned the job and left US for good and moved to Australia. It was the best decision I took. Sometimes certain things are more important than job. We need to be peaceful and happy to give 100% at work. If you are stressed and unhappy, you would not be able to enjoy what you are doing.

 

[JaDed]

I resigned my job couple of years ago from a company I had worked for 11 years. A company which had no empathy for its employers and treated them like slaves. The company denied me leave to be with my wife for the birth of our first child. Can you believe it? They harassed me till the time I boarded the flight. I couldn't take it any more. I came back from vacation and tendered the resignation the very first day back.

I was in the US at that time and on work visa. I resigned the job and left US for good and moved to Australia. It was the best decision I took. Sometimes certain things are more important than job. We need to be peaceful and happy to give 100% at work. If you are stressed and unhappy, you would not be able to enjoy what you are doing.

Which company was this? If you don't mind saying.

 

[saadibaba]

I hate to say it but quitting doesn't equate to an act of bravery or growing a pair. In fact its the opposite.

One grows a pair when they manage to become more proficient and resourceful in their jobs and get a promotion.

Quitting because the job was too hard or the boss was not very nice or the co-workers were mean are excuses made by......(all together now).....quitters.

Unfortunately the socialist society in UK ends up promoting this kind of behavior, hence, the decline in their economy.

OP and other like him will never find their perfect jobs with perfect bosses, workloads and co-workers. They will keep blaming others while the fault actually lies within them. The sooner they realize it, the better for them.

 

[Markhor]

I hate to say it but quitting doesn't equate to an act of bravery or growing a pair. In fact its the opposite.

One grows a pair when they manage to become more proficient and resourceful in their jobs and get a promotion.

Quitting because the job was too hard or the boss was not very nice or the co-workers were mean are excuses made by......(all together now).....quitters.

Unfortunately the socialist society in UK ends up promoting this kind of behavior, hence, the decline in their economy.

OP and other like him will never find their perfect jobs with perfect bosses, workloads and co-workers. They will keep blaming others while the fault actually lies within them. The sooner they realize it, the better for them.

Is one seeking "perfection" when asking their manager to actually turn up to work and stop taking unexplained absences leaving a backlog for everyone else to clear up ?

Is one asking for perfection when preferring not to have their manager routinely threaten employees with their jobs via social media ? Is it perfection to ask a manager follow through on the tasks he himself sets ?

Is one asking for perfection when they prefer not working for a manager who arranges meetings only to cancel minutes beforehand via text leaving clients red faced ?

It's simple - if you accept a job in management then accept the responsibilities that come with it.

I have never had such issues with previous employers and have never resigned from a position before so I've nothing to feel guilty about. I spoke to HR and was told this branch, and manager, have a history of such behaviour and was entirely supportive, and have offered an alternative branch to work at.

 

[CricketCartoons]

as Gus Fring said: And a man, a man provides. And he does it even when he's not appreciated, or respected, or even loved. He simply bears up and he does it. Because he's a man.

those who resign, for whatever reason, without having another job offer, must be having someone else who provides for them.

 

[noonebetterthanPappu]

as Gus Fring said: And a man, a man provides. And he does it even when he's not appreciated, or respected, or even loved. He simply bears up and he does it. Because he's a man.

those who resign, for whatever reason, without having another job offer, must be having someone else who provides for them.

Why? He must have saved money after years of work.

 

[Markhor]

[MENTION=2071]saadibaba[/MENTION] As far as the UK being a socialist nation - with all due respect you are laughably out of touch.

Concepts like guaranteed universal healthcare and paid parental leave may appear something akin to 1970s USSR for right wing Americans given the US has the unique distinction of being the only developed nation not to guarantee either.

However these rights are the norm in countries like Germany, Sweden or Norway and it's not kept them from becoming prosperous economies and having productive workforces, nor has it promoted an "entitlement" culture.

The UK has declined because we are importing this cutthroat American capitalistic mindset where workers rights are trampled on and unions trashed. My profession is deeply fragmented and has no collective bargaining rights.

Look at these workers suffocating in Amazon warehouses, some of whom are so fearful of missing their targets that they refuse to even take bathroom breaks. That's the kind of corporate exploitation American economic growth has been based on with workers seeing an ever decreasing portion of the pie.

This mindset of "learn to eat crap and like the taste of it", "this is the real world" is what keeps employees slaves. I refuse to become one.

 

[Robert]

Several times [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION], though I made sure I had a job to go to before jumping.

Your mental health is more important than any job. I had two years of work stress induced insomnia, which started to damage family relationships. I felt like I was going mad.

Protect yourself mate.

 

[Markhor]

[MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION] [MENTION=4930]Yossarian[/MENTION]

Interesting pieces of advice, thanks. The repetition is not something I mind, but what is intolerable are demands to do more with diminishing resources.

Community pharmacies are private businesses contracted to do NHS work. There is a universal fee given to pharmacies for supplying medicines. However government funding cuts mean that fee is reduced - meaning pharmacies are now scrambling to get their item numbers up regardless of whether they've enough staff to cope with the demand.

Unlike GP appointments, patients can see a pharmacist without pre-booking so you cannot focus on one task at a time. One morning could see you have 30 basket loads of prescriptions to check off, but you'll be interrupted to deliver a flu jab. Before getting a chance to do the jab, you'll be handed the phone to deal with a livid patient threatening to leave the pharmacy unless XYZ is done. No sooner as the flu jab and phone query is dealt with, you realise there are medicines use review targets to hit so you'll wind up having to conduct these medicine reviews with patients even if it's not clinically justified simply because of the financial benefit to the business.

Meanwhile even more baskets have been stacked on your bench forcing you to work through your lunch break while an absentee manager demands to know from his living room why targets aren't met !

Repeat and rinse the next morning. You'd think we'd get paid well for this but no - thanks to our toothless governing body there are no limits on the number of applicants to pharmacy schools leading to an oversupply of graduates (which suits the universities just fine). Many of whom are desperate for a job so are willing to accept rates as low as £12-15/hr in some cases !

The negotiating bodies only serve corporate interests while the only union out there is small, so no powerful single collective bargaining voice exists. Every man for himself ! No wonder over half of community pharmacists want to leave the profession.

In fairness, there are some good places out there and hopefully things work out elsewhere, but there are times in life when one must stand up for themselves otherwise people will walk all over you.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Why? He must have saved money after years of work.

Even if that's the case, always better to secure another job before quitting your current one in my opinion. I don't know if it's true of pharmacies, but generally you are more attractive to potential employers if you are already working. But, everyone knows their own situation, I am sure if Markhor felt it was not worth the headache any more then he had thought it through long and hard.

 

[James]

UK a socialist country? We’ve had a conservative government for the last eight years (by the time the next election rolls around it will be twelve years), and the opposition leader is a traditional socialist.

 

[saadibaba]

[MENTION=2071]saadibaba[/MENTION] As far as the UK being a socialist nation - with all due respect you are laughably out of touch.

Concepts like guaranteed universal healthcare and paid parental leave may appear something akin to 1970s USSR for right wing Americans given the US has the unique distinction of being the only developed nation not to guarantee either.

However these rights are the norm in countries like Germany, Sweden or Norway and it's not kept them from becoming prosperous economies and having productive workforces, nor has it promoted an "entitlement" culture.

The UK has declined because we are importing this cutthroat American capitalistic mindset where workers rights are trampled on and unions trashed. My profession is deeply fragmented and has no collective bargaining rights.

Look at these workers suffocating in Amazon warehouses, some of whom are so fearful of missing their targets that they refuse to even take bathroom breaks. That's the kind of corporate exploitation American economic growth has been based on with workers seeing an ever decreasing portion of the pie.

This mindset of "learn to eat crap and like the taste of it", "this is the real world" is what keeps employees slaves. I refuse to become one.

It’s a matter of perspective. Compared to US, you guys are still pretty socialist.

 

[Hasan123]

I would only leave my current role if I had another job to go into. But fair play to you bro. If your unhappy may as well quit.

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION] [MENTION=4930]Yossarian[/MENTION]

Interesting pieces of advice, thanks. The repetition is not something I mind, but what is intolerable are demands to do more with diminishing resources.

Community pharmacies are private businesses contracted to do NHS work. There is a universal fee given to pharmacies for supplying medicines. However government funding cuts mean that fee is reduced - meaning pharmacies are now scrambling to get their item numbers up regardless of whether they've enough staff to cope with the demand.

Unlike GP appointments, patients can see a pharmacist without pre-booking so you cannot focus on one task at a time. One morning could see you have 30 basket loads of prescriptions to check off, but you'll be interrupted to deliver a flu jab. Before getting a chance to do the jab, you'll be handed the phone to deal with a livid patient threatening to leave the pharmacy unless XYZ is done. No sooner as the flu jab and phone query is dealt with, you realise there are medicines use review targets to hit so you'll wind up having to conduct these medicine reviews with patients even if it's not clinically justified simply because of the financial benefit to the business.

Meanwhile even more baskets have been stacked on your bench forcing you to work through your lunch break while an absentee manager demands to know from his living room why targets aren't met !

Repeat and rinse the next morning. You'd think we'd get paid well for this but no - thanks to our toothless governing body there are no limits on the number of applicants to pharmacy schools leading to an oversupply of graduates (which suits the universities just fine). Many of whom are desperate for a job so are willing to accept rates as low as £12-15/hr in some cases !

The negotiating bodies only serve corporate interests while the only union out there is small, so no powerful single collective bargaining voice exists. Every man for himself ! No wonder over half of community pharmacists want to leave the profession.

In fairness, there are some good places out there and hopefully things work out elsewhere, but there are times in life when one must stand up for themselves otherwise people will walk all over you.

What about the locum scene Markhor ? perhaps do some contracted work with a store for around 2-3 days per week if possible and another 2 days or so locum ? Also, entertain the possibility of moving to a new location for improved pay / work conditions if that is practical. It's definitely not what it use to be and the current climate doesn't help but you can still make a pretty decent living reflected by the average which is about 35K you'd know better, but you may need to make a couple of adjustments until things settle down hopefully.

 

[Loralai]

I hate to say it but quitting doesn't equate to an act of bravery or growing a pair. In fact its the opposite.

One grows a pair when they manage to become more proficient and resourceful in their jobs and get a promotion.

Quitting because the job was too hard or the boss was not very nice or the co-workers were mean are excuses made by......(all together now).....quitters.

Unfortunately the socialist society in UK ends up promoting this kind of behavior, hence, the decline in their economy.

OP and other like him will never find their perfect jobs with perfect bosses, workloads and co-workers. They will keep blaming others while the fault actually lies within them. The sooner they realize it, the better for them.

What a bizarre and awful post. You have no right to judge [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION]. Also I am pretty sure UK is not a socialist society - there is a Conservative government and also I believe they work the longest hours in Europe.

I personally think if a job is affecting your mental health then you need to leave as soon as you can. It isn't worth the toll it takes even if you are being paid millions of rupees. Life is short - don't waste it being miserable. I had a graduate position in very prestigious company - it was for two years but I had to leave after a few months as it destroyed my mental health. I now work in a different field and would never go back.

 

[James]

It’s a matter of perspective. Compared to US, you guys are still pretty socialist.

Most developed countries are ultra-leftist compared to the US lol, where there is no statutory minimum annual leave requirement and many employees are lucky to get 2 weeks off in a year.

 

[Musakhel]

Don't stress about it, always put yourself in a position where you can walk away tommorow.

 

[ElRaja]

i may not entirely agree with your course of actions bro, but i get where you are coming from. you come across as someone who takes a lot of pride in what they do, i mean even your forum posts hint at a professionalism, due care and attention.

unfortunately sometimes when we take these qualities into a team environment the burden of others slack can lead us to compensating what is not our responsibility.

my approach has always been to always look after making sure my duties are taken care of, and once thats done, its number one first, and if that means some targets get missed because of someone elses slack, theres a backlog of work, etc, so be it.

unless i am responsible for that persons behaviour, i.e. they're manager or whatever i am not going to ruin my day over they're ineptitude. also never treat work colleagues as anything else other than that primarily, this helps to avoid emotional reactions i find.

in your position i would have literally done my daily duties until i was fired, which would have been highly unlikely given your position, and then not given a .... about what others were or were not doing.

i have massive issues and fears with regards to be unemployed due to my history so would never quit of a job of my own volition.

I hope to find a position somewhere but given my profession is very saturated in the North of England it may take a while.

come down London dude, we'll hang, would be fun.

Anyone had workplace similar experiences ?

yes, i hated a job i worked, it was borderline immoral, i felt like crap doing it, i was terrible at it and got sacked in two weeks. felt great for a few days then the realisation of being unemployed dawned on me and it was terrible.

 

[Last Monetarist]

I had a similar experience a few years ago in Saudi Arabia, left my job because I couldn't bear waking up every morning and trudging off to work. I completely lost interest in my life, and made the impulsive decision to resign one morning because I couldn't put up with it anymore. I don't characterize that decision as brave or wise or foolish even, it was just a decision that I had to make to move on with my life. However, unemployment inevitably leads to dark and miserable thoughts. You need to have plan mapped out very quickly, c'est trés facile to get stuck down the rabbit hole. Bon courage !

 

[giri26]

Which company was this? If you don't mind saying.

Not sure if I can mention the name of the company here.

 

[Itachi]

I had a similar experience a few years ago in Saudi Arabia, left my job because I couldn't bear waking up every morning and trudging off to work. I completely lost interest in my life, and made the impulsive decision to resign one morning because I couldn't put up with it anymore. I don't characterize that decision as brave or wise or foolish even, it was just a decision that I had to make to move on with my life. However, unemployment inevitably leads to dark and miserable thoughts. You need to have plan mapped out very quickly, c'est trés facile to get stuck down the rabbit hole. Bon courage !

This is reality. I agree with this. In both ways, one will be frustrated unless there's another job that is in que.

 

[Hermoine Green]

[MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] you did the right thing. Currently my job is extremely tough, where sometimes you need to work approximately 16+hours. Because i work in some ABC XYZ Atomic Energy laboratory, work there is way too critical and must be handled carefully. Once you are in work place, your mobile phone won't work e.t.c

I got only one day off for EID day, spent 1st day of Eid with my family and went to the job on very next day. I was a Lecturer before that job. Frankly, sometimes i get too frustrated and want to resign But i won't, it gives me immense happiness that at least i am serving my country in a good possible way for me.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Our parents went to work no matter what, because they had a family to raise. the millennials with their huge sense of entitlement just need to look towards their parents, if they need a lesson on how to swallow ego when you have responsibilities. have no hope from this current generation. they want everything here and now without having patience or perseverance.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Your health comes first

 

[TQ89]

You did the right thing mate, also I know it's a bit saturated now but am 500% sure you will find work sooner rather then later. If you compare Pharmacy to other careers outside the science field it's pretty decent, there is always locum work available and generally very flexible; there may also be an oppourtunity to complete your own tax forms via this channel. And in this day and age the grief of those parents is magnified by the state of our public services in general unfortunately.

I've had very similar experience to you more recently, it was a shark tank and the work load was insane; believe it or not I managed to keep a very low profile and be a bit of a diplomat by minding my own business; after all I had just completed me higher education and this was my foot in the door because you know how tough life can be for a graduate especially one who hasn't completed a internship beyond short work experiences. So while the work itself wasn't exactly enthralling, I tried to understand what I was doing beyond my job role which would potentially help at future interviews because the goal wasn't to stay there for too long.

While I silently kept at it and did what I was able to; began to experience a couple of health issues but never thought they would be related to the job but they were apparently according to my doc, but when you're desperate and think about various responsibilities / pressures you never pay attention to these things besides having suicidal thoughts when you really feel the heat but for me the only way to make this go away is to solve the problem and this goes back to me higher education days, that was one of my biggest mistakes because one should seek help when required immediately.

I would leave eventually but only because I was successful in getting a job with a very reputable company unexpectedly, that too despite my inexperience but they saw my resume overall and my little work experience from years ago while at college tied into a new department which they were establishing that helped me answer some technical questions. Am very very fortunate very very fortunate, after about 10 years of struggle I have an oppourtunity which I'd not have ever imagined although it's the dream of everyone who pursues a similar path, there are people a lot smarter then me so am very fortunate. I just need to hold onto this and get better each step of the way because the prospects for growth are great as are the benefits, it's a fantastic work environment although these are just my initial impressions so far.

I'd have thought with you working for a company which is a lot more respected and reputable then other pharmacies in terms of business they'd have a better working culture, while I'd only hand in my resignation once I found another job which is the typical thing to do I respect that you'd have the balls to leave on your own terms and put your health / peace of mind first. So you're no bum am sure most posters will also agree with me, am the biggest bare bum if there ever was one and most PPers would also agree with this

People should avoid these:

Work Whatsapp Groups and overly close relationships, keep it professional
Not paying attention to your health / peace of mind
Not seeking help when you need it and work related stuff is starting cause trouble in your personal life
Getting into a mindset where you are led to believe that there is no better oppourtunity elsewhere

Golden post bro especially the last four lines. Those are traps anybody in any profession can fall into & not know until the damage is done to their career & personal lives.

 

[Hawkeye]

[MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] , kudos on the decision. You made the right choice.

Do you have any financial support system or savings for the next few months? Like are you able to live with your parents or siblings or spouse or anyone?

If yes that's even better.

Do not tolerate toxic work environments no matter what people here say.

 

[leg-side-flick]

Our parents went to work no matter what, because they had a family to raise. the millennials with their huge sense of entitlement just need to look towards their parents, if they need a lesson on how to swallow ego when you have responsibilities. have no hope from this current generation. they want everything here and now without having patience or perseverance.

You have a mentality of a slave......

OP, you did the right thing, don't worry too much about future, nobody knows it but God will help you and he has plans for all......

Cheers !!!!!!!

 

[Loralai]

[MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] how are things going now? I bet you feel great now as in hindsight you made the right choice.

Any job that affects your mental health is not worth keeping.

 

[Chrish]

Come over to America, pharmacists make like a $100k here.

Pharmacy in US is a dying field. Saturation has hit years ago..

 

[Dr_Bassim]

My mother always told me to not do what I didn't like.

But she always added "Find a job before quitting the one you hate".

The advice has kept me happy for most of my life.

 

[Chrish]

Yeah unless you absolutely cannot put up with your current job even for a moment longer, you should at least have something in place. Employers are also more willing to interview you if you are currently employed. I know folks who can’t find anything for months or even year after randomly quitting. Always remember:

“Pride always hurts, never helps.”

 

[Markhor]

[MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] how are things going now? I bet you feel great now as in hindsight you made the right choice.

Any job that affects your mental health is not worth keeping.

I got a transfer to a different branch.

New place is a lot more organised and the manager is more supportive. Two staff members here actually worked at my old branch and could totally relate.

However community pharmacy isn't a sector I want to work in long-term - the day-to-day work is menial, repetitive and your clinical knowledge you spent building for so long at university goes to waste.

At the same time new opportunities are emerging for pharmacists to work in medical practices which is the route I plan to go down.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Glad things worked out for you Markhor. Ive worked in a few chaotic places but always had another job lined up before leaving, although I did leave a menial job during uni.

Out of interest what does a Pharmacist actually do? It seems like a lot of studying just to package medicines after reading a prescription.

 

[ElRaja]

Out of interest what does a Pharmacist actually do? It seems like a lot of studying just to package medicines after reading a prescription.

my local pharmacist was a young grad, hipster desi girl. she was cute! unfort she got transferred.

kyaa yaad kara diya

 

[KingKhanWC]

I don't often talk about personal matters on here but I've making an exception.

Today I tendered my resignation at a chemist I work at. It is a store that processes well over 10.5k items a month which is double the national average. Rather naively I took up the job a while ago thinking I could handle whatever came up. However, the stress from the workload has been intolerable - even at home and on weekends I've been thinking about work. For months I felt like a man with not enough hands for the job. You could be in the middle of one task before four more tasks are thrown in your direction. Once you work your way through tasks 1, 2 and 3, you may receive a queue of patients or phone calls to deal with during that period, before getting yelled at for not completing the fourth task that staff member could've done themselves !

Meanwhile, my relationship with two or three members of staff has been deteriorated to the point we were barely on speaking terms. The politics amongst staff members was toxic (piece of advice - NEVER JOIN a work WhatsApp group) and any attempts to mend bridges were futile as I knew things would go back to square one within a few days.

Whilst my line manager was okay - timekeeping and reliability wasn't their strong suit. The actual area boss was an intimidating figure whose approach makes you feel like you're back in the school classroom in the principal's office. He had no idea how to communicate with others and dreaded coming into work in the mornings when our shifts coincided. Not to mention patients giving grief to staff as if we were miracle workers when time and resources are limited and there's only so much we can do in a day. I've been told this is the way the sector is going and I should develop thicker skin - however I know from experience that these issues were far beyond anything I've ever seen even as someone who hasn't been qualified very long.

This morning I've had one argument too many and decided to tender my resignation. This is the first time I've had to resign in such circumstances. Whilst it feels a weight off my chest, I feel like a bum now I've quit my job. I hate the idea of quitting but the effects on my peace of mind were there for all my family and friends to see. I hope to find a position somewhere but given my profession is very saturated in the North of England it may take a while.

Anyone had workplace similar experiences ?

Imo you should have resigned as soon as you realised the workload is too much and the people working with you are annoying. It seems you being a good person tried to work hard and get through it but all it did was to cause you on-going stress. You did the right thing now, life is too short to be stuck stressed at work.

I believe you should work in a job where you can get the work done in half a day and use the rest to visit PP and watch youtube videos.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

my local pharmacist was a young grad, hipster desi girl. she was cute! unfort she got transferred.

kyaa yaad kara diya

Would be cool if she ends up in Markhors branch and he becomes a desi hipster and changes his username to Mark.

 

[ElRaja]

Would be cool if she ends up in Markhors branch and he becomes a desi hipster and changes his username to Mark.

haha, she was a sassy little number, altho for some reason thinking of [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] potentially getting together with someone seems super weird, like discussing an a distant family members love life, mark bhaijaan, lololol. think its time i should go to sleep

 

[the_game]

Markhor, I'm a pharmacist /owner of one branch of a community pharmacy chain called shoppers drug mart in Canada (biggest pharmacy retailer in the country), and I know exactly what you are saying about the workflow in pharmacy. I think the manager makes a big difference here and you did the absolute right thing by getting out of an environment where the manager is not supporting his employees.

As an owner, I do not have to dispense forty hours a week as I am also reviewing things like front store and cosmetic sales, profit and loss statements, etc etc. But rest assured, when it comes to things like flu shot season, travel vaccinations, initializing compliance packs etc, I ensure that I am covering my staff or do this myself. I believe strongly in not only staying calm during stressful times, but also leading by example as a leader. This is just my style and I cannot speak for your former manager, but to be honest this is a win win as not only my pharmacy is well run, my staff respects me to a point that they are willing to take bullets for me!

I see far too many owners in the area that have the same mentality as what your former manager has, and most of their staff members want to work for my branch instead. You did the right thing and I'm sure you will find a better environment to work in very soon. Best of luck!