Sometimes you just get tired. Yes, tired in the sense of feeling tired and needing to sleep. But what about the other tired. Tired of things, people, repetitiveness which you aren't getting anything from? Last Wednesday, I walked into my line managers office and gave my notice in at work. It's something I've been thinking about doing for about 4 months now. Jonny and I had discussed it intensively, and it was the right thing to do. He will finally be leaving Plymouth to work in London in June, and this is the chance I have to move back to London, near my family and friends, find new challenge, find something that is going to fill the 'work related hole' I currently have. So many tweets said 'so what have you got lined up then?' And the truth is, nothing yet. I'm searching for something new. I don't know what it is yet, but I know it needs to be new. My current job is very demanding and I'm constantly resenting the fact I'm usually working to 11pm, only to be up working again at 7am. It was fun at first, but now I'm tired. Last Friday, I sat down on my sofa and before I knew it, I'd been asleep for 3 hours. This cycle needs to change, and it will change. Last Wednesday, Jonny came home for the night. He physically was in our house from 6pm - 4am, and I was working from 6pm - 11pm, and then we went to bed. What is the point in that? Our relationship is not the norm anyway - military relationships never are. I don't want to be working when he is home briefly before going away to sea. That's not fair on him, or me. I think even Max is tired of it all.
The job applications and cover letters are in full swing, and if I'm honest, I don't really know where I see myself or what I'm meant to be doing in life. I love people and working with them, I know that much, but I truly don't know. I won't regret giving my notice, I'm already feeling refreshed, nervous and excited by the prospects of new things. It's just getting there that is the real challenge.
-Tamsin xxx
As you know, I'm in the same boat Tamsin and I take the approach that in life, everything happens for reason, something will come our way soon! We only get one life so there's no point in wasting it. We're in this together!
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It actually makes me feel slightly better that you're in a similar situation as you know what it's like! Something will come our way soon <3
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DeleteThis is a very brave move, but inspiring too.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the good luck you need to find what you truly want to do :) xx
Thank you Lauren. xx
DeleteGood for you! It takes courage to do something like that and i'm sure you wont regret it!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you need a little push to get out of something that no longer fulfills you.
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I've done the exact same thing in the past, I think sometimes you just need to! You will be absolutely fine though, you have a ton of skills at your disposal! Good luck with it all :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is a brave move, but well done for doing it! :) Good luck with the job hunting. xx
ReplyDeleteI'll be sending you all the best wishes and luck in the world. you're so lovely Tamsin that you'll land on your feet. :) xxx
ReplyDeleteGood luck Tamsin, good for you for making the move! I'm about to graduate and completely terrified about not knowing what to do next so I know how you feel!
ReplyDeleteI was in a similar situation a couple years ago and handing in my notice was the best thing I ever did! Good luck with the job hunting - the right one will come to you! x
ReplyDeleteI have been through this! James and i lived in High Wycombe and it made me miserable, missing my home and family on the South Coast, add to that his long shifts and weekend working and it all got too much. After two years of living there, we both decided enough was enough and we both handed our notices in, packed up and moved back down South, it truly was the best thing we've ever done (Except get Bella!) So i know you won't regret this, sometimes, you just know you have to change something and you'll feel amazing for it!
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Good luck with finding a job you love and enjoying it :) xx
ReplyDeleteWell done on taking the first step. I spent too long in the wrong job that was making me miserable.
ReplyDeleteGood luck x
You've definitely made the right choice if you're unhappy, hope you find something soon
ReplyDeletePs Max is so cute.
Such a brave lady to do this! I'm only just over a month into a new job, and I'm feeling tired of it- someone else taking credit for my work? Someone giving me things to do so they can come in late and go early while I do the opposite? NOT on. Fingers crossed it improves, and fingers crossed something awesome comes up for you- with a work ethic like that though, I'm sure you'll be fine! x
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