meeseekstodie137's journey

I voluntarily resigned from my job at a company where I felt I was being coached out. My last day is tomorrow, and I’ve already started another job about a month ago. The workload at my previous position became overwhelming, and I had been discussing my concerns with my coworkers for the past month. They were incredibly supportive and even reached out to the manager on my behalf, expressing their discontent with how he was handling things. After five years at the company, I had built a strong support network, and it’s bittersweet to leave. Although I found a new position quickly, I still feel like there’s so much left unsaid. I would have preferred to stay, but due to the internal issues at the management level, it just wasn’t sustainable. I’m sharing this to remind others that it’s possible to leave a difficult situation and find a new opportunity while maintaining good relationships with coworkers. Despite my frustrations with the head manager, I realize that it’s not all doom and gloom.

I recently had a frustrating experience while job searching. I was contacted for an interview for a part-time position, and I clearly stated on my resume that I am currently enrolled in university and have classes in the afternoon. When I suggested weekend or evening availability, I was told they were only looking for candidates with weekday availability. It was disheartening to have my hopes raised only to be let down because they didn’t seem to read my resume properly. It feels like part-time jobs for students are becoming increasingly rare, and the whole process seems so disconnected. I can't help but wonder why employers reach out without considering the details provided in applications.

I recently had a conversation with my manager at my job where they informed me that they would be reducing my shifts to just one per week for the next month. They hinted that they might ask me to resign at the end of this period. However, I received a call and a text from my trainer asking me to come in tonight to cover a shift for someone who called off. This has left me confused—are they testing me, giving me a second chance, or are they just poorly communicating? Their actions and words seem contradictory, and I'm unsure about what to make of this situation.

I've been working at my current job for nearly five years without any issues, but recently my managers pulled me aside for a concerning conversation. They mentioned that they don't want to fire me without cause, but I've been outperformed by others and they’ve hired new staff. Due to my availability, they can only offer me one or two shifts a week. They suggested I start looking for another job and mentioned they would follow up in a month to support my transition. They also pointed out some minor appearance issues I could improve. I’m left wondering if I’m being let go or if they’re genuinely trying to help me. This is happening during a time when many colleagues are leaving, and we’re shifting from a slow to a busy season. I also want to note that I’m autistic, and while management is aware of my mental health challenges, they haven’t provided a clear answer about my job security.