I have struggled with bipolar for years and am now working again, socializing more, relating to others. I have been working at my parents business and they have had a lot of understanding when I wasn't feeling well and couldn't come in to work or was late. Now I'm a lot more stable and consequentially, more work is put on me. I like it and hate it at the same time. They trust me enough for things but will never treat me like other employees.
The problem I'm having is, I am understood at work if I'm late or screw up in certain ways, that benefit doesn't seem to be worth the frustration of working for parents who can't communicate, manage problems well, or create a secure, happy environment. I want to help them cause they're family and I work well with little pay, but I don't know how much of the frustration of it out weighs the benefits they've given me and the need to help family.
If I look for another job now, I may leave them shipwrecked in their business. I will not get the understanding of how bipolar disorder affects me daily with another job but I won't have to deal with all the bs of my parents inability to manage staff and communicate with customers and all parties involved.
My brother moved to another country, away from the business. I told him I would take care of mom and dad. I know he doesn't want me staying at their business for ever but I feel a sense of commitment that won't end. Should I stay or should I leave?
Hello Pandora, I cannot answer for you at what point should you quit. That is a decision that only you can make.
The one good thing I see out of it is if you should quit you have a cushion to fall back onto. If the new job does not work out you would most likely be able to go back to work for your parents?
Only you know what is right for you. I would defiantly take your time on making that decision. Weigh out the pros and cons. Even write them down on a piece of paper.
At what point do I quit?
Posted - 02/04/2012 : 07:07:23
