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I have worked in a non-profit battered womens shelter for two years.

I had taken three weeks off “stress leave” last month, as the stress got the better of me. During that time off I got a part time job in a more positive environment. I am staying at the womens shelter part time (benefits, rrsp plans etc) This is my last week full time at the shelter before I start my other job. I am finding it is so hard to go into work every day. Even though I felt alot better having the time off, now I am back and I feel a little more detached at work, I am still unsatisfied, I feel so stuck there. I get this feeling to just quit and be done with that place forever. But I am trying to be responsible so I can still support my partner and I. I guess I am looking for some supportive advice, because I know that no matter how much time you take off, nothing will change in the workplace, it is me that needs to change. But I am finding it really hard to stay positive and leave work at work once I am home.

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An Unknown Location | 7 months, 1 week ago (4 minutes after post)

well, props to you for being able to work at a place like that. i worked at a rehabilitation clinic for the terminally ill for 2 years and i did it for FREE. haha it was def. hard for me as well. The only thing i can say is for you to do what makes you happy. Because in the end thats all that really matters. If you don’t want to be there then don’t. Your partner, if they really care about you, should understand this.

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An Unknown Location | 7 months, 1 week ago (1 day, 5 hours after post)

Wow! kudos to you B.Nas for your work!
Well I quit this morning, I didnt even really plan it. I feel a little lost right now, But I am finally free! Thank you for the kind words.

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