Quarterlife Crisis #4: Letting People Down

In which Meghan loses a job and all sense of propriety.

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[MizzTubby18]

This video breaks my heart. Meghan, I know how you feel, sort of. Last year I had a job and was going to school. My grades and attendance at school were getting worse the more hours I worked and when I would try to make up for it, my work attendance and quality would decrease. To save my grades, I had to quit my job at a time when a bunch of people had already quit and they needed me. I felt so guilty. But, you will find a better job in your field Meghan, I'm sure of it. Best of luck! <3 - Lina

[tonjesml]

yeah. I think I'll get past it. I just feel bad because I started Monday..and then today was really my second day and I couldn't make it in. I meant to be much more articulate on the phone and I think was just overwhelmed with everything going on...so it kind of ended with me quitting. I think I'll probably write some kind of note and leave it at the store just sort of apologizing because that is all I can really do.

[dreimer2]

Your employer putting guilt on you isn't something that should have been done. I am assuming that this person knew your situation. Realistically they couldn't have expected you to stay for very long. You are a college grad and find a job that pays you for what you know and what you are passionate for is very important.

[tonjesml]

It was only my second day of the job, so I feel like they didn't really know me and probably have this horrible impression of me now.

The timing was just really off. I had to cancel earlier in the week because of some family stuff...and then this happened. So, I feel like they never got to see the really responsible,hardworking, together me.

[beyondredemptionnow2]

Hey hun, I can definitely see where you're coming from. I graduated last year and have two different degrees, but the job I'm at right now isn't a full time position and it doesn't have any benefits that come along with it. I understand how it is to let someone down, but just remember that you need to do things that are going to make YOU happy in the long run. People will always get upset, but there will come a time when they get over it and realize that it was the best decision. Smile =]

[tonjesml]

Yeah, I know. I just feel really guilty. I'm not used to leaving things on a bad note.

[ChelSings4U]

I felt the same way when I had to quit a job at mcdonalds after a month because I have fibromyalgia and the job was making me sick. and I had to quick over the phone and shit and I felt so bad that I let everyone at my job down, because I had made so many friends and earned the respect of them and then it was all gone in a day.

[TheBretterLife]

Good luck to you and doggy!

[psushgirl]

aww *hugs* i know how u feel, i feel the same way. i tend to beat myself up when i know i've disappointed ppl, but in the end, i realized the decisions i make are what's best for me and i have to think about me first, as harsh as it may sound. i don't know u very well but u seem like a wonderful person.

i hope ur dog gets better!

<3s

[8cham8]

Holy crap. I totally get where you're coming from. I'm in a situation right now where this really sweet guy is wayyyy more into me than I am into him, and I have to tell him tommorow....Feeling like you let people down sucks!!

Hope your puppy is okay.

[gililima]

Babe! You're fine, you don't let people down. Everyone has "I'm a shit person" days. You're a smart woman. You know where you need to improve (if you feel you need to improve).

Take care of yourself. There is a list of people on this wall who want a happy Meghan. I am one of them.

[Ibifficus]

meghan! you are NOT a horrible person.

dont be so hard on yourself.

Chin up gorgeous, things will be ok :-)

hope the puppy feels better!

[RachelB263]

ohhh you're not a bad person!

i hope your puppy is okay, she is adorable!

[sfb001]

This may sound stupid...but..."everything happens for a reason!"

Trust that kid...totally true.

You will get through it.

Hope the dog is ok.

Kisses!

S

[letstalknerdy87]

so if it were possible..

i'd totally be giving you a big ole hug..

i would have done the same thing..

dogs > people..

and hey, i'm wayyyy more of a jackass..(well not that you're one in the first place..you know what i mean)..i worked at a law firm for 3 weeks and just didn't call or show up..(for good reasons..)

[JayEm74]

don't trip mami you will be fine. there is someone out there that can work with your schedule...I do hope the baby feels better