I quit my Social Work Position today and I have never felt happier

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To 21:44 - you sound unhinged. And clearly you don't understand that most Americans live paycheck to paycheck. I'm talking about people all across the country, not just in DC. The vast majority of people wouldn't quit a job out of fear of not being able to make rent and keep food on the table. Materialism has nothing to do with it. Just saying the MSW is fortunate that she has a husband who can support her. Geez.

Most people IN DC live way above their means and if they curbed their spending maybe somebody could quit a job like the OP, maybe the OP has plans to live on a credit card for a few months or to pick up a job at a restaurant which would probably has the same pay as a SW. Last time I checked restaurants and malls were jammed packed with customers, but maybe you don't live in DC, maybe you are posting from Pensacola. This is DCUM, not FOCM, so we are not having a discussion about them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Good God, some of you are so pathetically jealous.

I'm fully employed, but maybe you are an idiot that you don't manage your finances well, or that you married a loser who can't pull his share.

I can manage my fiances very well but $50K as a single parent doesn't go very far in this area. I could cover 2 or maybe 3 months of expenses if I up and quit my job. No amount of financial savvy will change that fact.

You have bigger problems then.

[Anonymous]

Well, quitting a job if you aren't financially stable is a gamble. And your suggestion of living off of credit cards is also imprudent and risky. I hope the op lands on her feet and doesn't regret her decision. Best of luck to the OP!

[Anonymous]

Wow, bring on the haters win the "I guess your husband is rich" comments. OP, good for you for following your happiness and having the strength to leave. I hope you find a great position very soon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, quitting a job if you aren't financially stable is a gamble. And your suggestion of living off of credit cards is also imprudent and risky. I hope the op lands on her feet and doesn't regret her decision. Best of luck to the OP!

Why are you all so worried and obsessed with the OPs financial position?

The real message here is that people doing good work like social work are being driven out by high case loads, little to no support, untouchable horrible government employee managers, and inefficient and cumbersome bureaucracy…and here you all are focused on OPs W2.

Envy is the thief of joy…never a more true quote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, quitting a job if you aren't financially stable is a gamble. And your suggestion of living off of credit cards is also imprudent and risky. I hope the op lands on her feet and doesn't regret her decision. Best of luck to the OP!

It is a gamble to continue to work at a job that is causing extreme stress. That kills people every year. I'd rather be busted and broke than dead over a fucking job.

[Anonymous]

Being homeless will cause plenty of stress too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It just sounds like you weren't cut out for social work. But don't knock the career choice...lots of people are equipped to show compassion and truly help people.

Get off your high horse. People quit their jobs for all sort of reasons. Working with somebody like you is one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Being homeless will cause plenty of stress too.

(envelope please) And the Academy Award goes to………. 22:15!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It just sounds like you weren't cut out for social work. But don't knock the career choice...lots of people are equipped to show compassion and truly help people.

Get off your high horse. People quit their jobs for all sort of reasons. Working with somebody like you is one.

Zing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Worked for Fairfax County as a Social Worker...I am so happy today

Congratulations to you!

Crisis intervention counselor here and I know the feeling.

[Anonymous]

Seems to be a lot of haters out tonight. Congrats OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are right, pp...because there's no such thing as rocket surgery

(It was a joke.)

[Anonymous]

Congrats, OP! I was a social worker for 12 years and hated it! I went to grad school for something totally different and love my job now.

Enjoy!!

[Anonymous]

Happy for you, OP!