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I started a new job in March with one of the major banks and making pretty good money (at least compared to my last job). I was so excited when I got the offer. I beat out hundreds of other candidates. Unfortunately, the excitement died down quickly because my manager is an absolute byatch. Yes, there is no other word to describe her. I have never met anybody like her in my entire life. I am very easy going and I've never had issues with work performance. This woman has single handedly managed to clear out that office. We started with 6 people and already 3 are gone. I will be #4 and the other 2 were trying to get transfers on the sly but there is only 1 other office that does what we do and they have no openings. I already tried too.
I am beyond stressed out and I hate going into that place every day. The negative energy is so thick you can cut it with a knife. I decided it's time to move on but in the field that I'm in, it would be difficult to find another job making the same money. I will be taking a paycut, quite a big chunk too. I will be back to living paycheck to paycheck with no room to pay for unexpected things. I am torn. I know that I value my peace of mind more than anything but some people think that I'm crazy for considering leaving my job. It's not easy to try to ignore the problem (realistically I cannot because she will instigate and find ways to drive all of us insane. she really needs to see a psychiatrist).
Seriously, should I stay or should I go? What would you do?
I'd stick with it, while looking for other opportunities. Try to work there until next March, one year will look better than six months. It is very unhealthy to go to a job you hate.
I agree with Charles. It's unhealthy to stick with you a job that you hate. I personally would save up and buy a home that is below your means, not a mortgage, but a home. And continue to save up. And that way if you lose your job or your job becomes a horrible place to work you can always leave it behind and keep your happiness in tact.
OP here..i forgot to mention. I already have 2 potential job opportunities lined up but they both pay less money. That is my dilemma. And as Hurricane DC mentioned, how much stress is there when there isn't enough money? Quite a bit. I've been there before. I can honestly say that although stressful, it doesn't even compare to the horror that I'm facing now. I'm not a drama queen. Manager really is that bad!!
Stick with the job while looking out for another job.
Couldn't agree with this more. Money buys happiness; however it's not how much you make, it's how you spend it...
Example:
On your 25th wedding anniversary, try this for your S/O: "I spent $5K for our anniversary. I gambled it all on black and lost; what's on HBO tonight?"
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That is just me though.
