“I Quit” is an ongoing series of posts where women share the reasons for leaving their jobs. The series was started in 2021 during the pandemic.
As told to SaveYourSelf.biz
My husband has had enough. It is time for me to do what’s best for our family, he says. To him, that means I must stop dividing my time between parenting and work. This was a problem before the pandemic and it has been further exacerbated by the past year of at-home life. My husband has been supportive and patient, to a point. Quite frankly, it makes more financial sense for me to leave my job since he can provide for our family on his salary. Now, he’s putting his foot down. That may offend some, but I’m ok with it. We have two school-aged children who are learning remotely. We also have a 9-month-old with all her 9-month-old needs. Like many women, it has been rough juggling parenting, teaching and working.
At work, where I float among three departments, it has been equally challenging, even as I have worked from home the past year. I have struggled answering to three different managers and handling three different sets of duties. No two days are alike. I know some people crave that kind of variety, but it doesn’t work for me. My company has been flexible, allowing me to work reduced hours, but it’s still too much. Between home and work, I feel like no part of my life is settled. Chaos reigns.
I quit to find sanity. This is the best decision for my family right now. It was my husband’s idea, but I agree with it.
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