Well, when I read that yesterday, on Day 7, I couldn't help but laugh bitterly because I had just gotten out of bed around noon and had to head to work soon after. I knew that not only would I not have the opportunity to reward myself, but that this particular day would make me question why I bothered quitting smoking in the first place. And I was right.
However. Today is Day 8. And today I have rewarded myself doubly for making it so long despite a terrible work week.
I quit. Granted, I put in my two weeks notice a week ago, and working today would have meant I only had one week left to put up with their disrespect and treating me like crap. But I rewarded myself for quitting smoking with the gift of time. My life has been absolutely miserable for the last few weeks largely because of work. So now, I can enjoy my last month in Gainesville in peace. And when I go back to pick up my last check and return my work shirts, you can bet your ass that their also going to get a piece of my mind. I'm going to write them a long letter explaining every single reason that I feel I have been slighted, disrespected, unappreciated, and lied to since the day I started working there 9 months ago.
DOWN WITH MOTHER EARTH / NRG!!!!! I hope this economy makes them go bankrupt.
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Sounds like you've been having a tough time Amanda. I'm glad you're making progress out of the situation.
I'll throw out some ideas that I invite you to reflect upon. They're just thoughts, please take or leave them at your will.
* What lead you to tolerate the unpleasant working conditions for as long as you did?
* How can you recognise that behaviour pattern in the future to take remedial action more quickly?
* Who is responsible for you having tolerated the conditions for as long as you did? Are you responsible? Are your colleagues responsible? Is your employer responsible? Specifically, I'm thinking about the fact that you tolerated the conditions for as long as you did, not who is responsible for the conditions. Who is responsible for your tolerance?
* What can you learn from this situation that will help you avoid unpleasant conditions in the future?
* Who is responsible for the feelings you now have towards your past-employer?
* How can you free yourself of any resentment or other negative emotions you feel towards your past-employer?
In warmth - Callum.
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