Lower_Kick268's journey

I started working as the assistant manager at a thrift store about four months ago, and I've been feeling really conflicted about whether I should stay or quit. Initially, the job seemed great with a relaxed atmosphere, a decent pay of $2 over minimum wage, and a generous employee discount of 50%. I was working from 8:30 AM to 3 PM but getting paid from 8 to 3:30 in case I needed to stay late, which I never did. However, things have taken a turn for the worse. My boss's boss, who doesn't even manage the store, has been coming in and changing everything. First, my discount was cut from 50% to 20%, and then I lost the ability to shop at the store unless items had been there for 24 hours. They also changed the time card system, so now I have to actually work from 8 to 3:30 or risk losing pay. The rules keep changing, and it feels like nobody knows what they're doing. I recently let my parents know about an item we had that they were interested in, and my boss freaked out on me, even though I didn’t buy it. Now, my family can’t buy anything within the first 24 hours. Meanwhile, my boss and coworkers are allowed to take items home without paying. I feel like I'm constantly being reprimanded and that my boss doesn't trust me at all. It’s miserable; I’m not getting the training I need, and I feel like I’m doing less than I was two months ago. To top it all off, I had to clean up raw sewage from a flooded bathroom without any protective equipment, which my family is furious about. My mom wants me to get tested, but I’m worried about causing more issues at work. I also run a small business on the side, which pays me more than this job does. My boss is supposed to retire at the end of the year, and while I was initially hopeful about taking over her position, I’m starting to think that won't happen. I’m friends with another part-time manager who shares my frustrations, but she’s not willing to speak up. I’m at a crossroads: if I quit now, my friend can train my replacement, but if I stay, I feel like I’m just causing more damage. What should I do?