I need to make a decision and it would be great to get some other views. Over the last few years I have been through a bit, divorce, moving interstate, job changes. I'm also a sole parent and carer for my daughter who has autism. The job I currently do involves a lot of driving which I am finding tiring. Lately my heart has started to pound and have a racing feeling, I'm seeing a cardiologist today but I am sure it's due to stress. So I need to make a decision whether to give up work. I receive the carers pension so would be OK money wise. I worry that if I don't work I would be setting a bad example to my kids, also how hard it would be to return to work force when I decide to and just coping with the guilt factor by not contributing to society.
Decision to give a work or not?
Decision to give a work or not?
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Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression, Parenthood Guilt, Aspergers & Autism, Money
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Giving up this job, doesn't mean giving up work for ever. You work when you can. At the moment it sounds like this isn't the job for you. There will be other jobs. You may find once you quit you will have time to work on your mental health and look for a nicer part time job with less stress, but gives you some self worth etc. doesn't have to be fancy or a lot of hours..
Volunteering is good less pressure more flexible and still allows you to model work ethic for your kids without the stress and pressure
You need to do what is right for you and your family. Giving up your job does NOT set a bad example to your kids. Why not volunteer or find something that will fit in better with your family? If your job is having this effect on your heart, it would be better to give it up. Your kids need a healthy mum, not one that is stressed out and suffering the effects that stress can have.