It's a done deal

I gave notice at work today.

I sat down in the Administrator's office, and told her that I had done as I was told 2 weeks ago (during that conference call that was really just an attack on me), and had spent those 2 weeks deciding if this job was the right fit.

I explained to her that I had determined that the fit was not good. That the nursing home industry is just not where I belong, and that I have learned a lot, and respect the industry a lot....but that I need to get out.

Now.

She was very compassionate, and even hugged me ... twice.... She also begged me to stay. Asked if I was sure that I didn't want to give it more time. Encouraged me because I had been doing so WELL lately.... (now that I finally got some real training, I wanted to say).

But, in the end, she said "I totally understand that you have to do what's right for you. We're sad to see you go."

My last day is next Thursday, which I chose because it's the last day of the pay period (the funny thing is, my last paycheck will be my FIRST one that's actually a full pay check!).
I was glad she consented to let me work through my notice, instead of saying "Why don't we go pack up your things now, and I'll walk you to your car."

Given that I am still in my 90 day probationary period, I didn't need to give any notice, and she didn't need to accept it...but it worked out nicely, just the same.

One of my direct reports assures me that it's not the nursing home industry that isn't the right fit for me. When I told her I was going to leave, she said "PLEASE take me with you," so I gave her the number.

She also asked me not to judge the nursing home industry based upon this one experience. She said that this place is the most disorganized, badly managed place she's ever worked, and she's worked in nursing homes for years. "This place is weird." That about sums it up.

I have a second interview with the medical billing company on Monday. It's about the same distance from home as where I am working now, just in the opposite direction.

It's also in a MUCH nicer area, where my step son doesn't have to kid me about being shot on my way to my car at night.

Heh.

The pay will be at least $10 less an hour, but the job will be MUCH easier, and, to me, now, that's all that matters.

I need to have as little stress as possible for a while. I've been under nearly constant stress for over a year, without ceasing, and my adrenal glands are going to stop working again if I don't change something.

The job was the thing that had to change.

And....so it did! I feel SOOOO much relief!!! Wheeeee!


P.S.--and I also found out that the other business office manager I met back in November....the one who called me from her facility in the next town over a week and a half or 2 weeks ago....quit last week. She had the same "trainer," and regional "support" person that I have, obviously, because her MUCH SMALLER home is just a few miles west of here.

When she called me not long ago, she was checking to see how I was liking the job. I told her the truth, and she literally said to me ... "It doesn't get any better. They keep piling more and more on you, and keep expecting you to do it ALL without knowing how. Good luck to you...." At the time, I thought it was odd that she was calling me.

But when I found out that she'd walked out last week, it became clear. Of course, if I tell anyone, they won't believe me, or do anything with the information.

Yeah.....you'd THINK the corporate office would get a clue, but I know how absurd it is to suggest that.