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writes:I work for my family business (we take care of people's dogs). I would like to quit my family's business and go work for another company that has nothing to do with dogs. I am getting extremely burned-out with working with dogs to the point that I am beginning to hate dogs in general. I think it would be best for both me and the dogs if I quit the family business. I will not or ever will hurt a dog, but I do not think it is a good ideal for me to continue working with dogs when I am this burned-out with working with dogs. So what is the best way to quit your job when your job is working with a family business? I know it might cause some family drama but I want to reduce the amount of family drama when I quit the family business. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 February 2018): You talk as though you're an indentured-servant and you'll be lashed if you attempt escape.
Simple honesty is the best way out. Why would they expect you to want to do this forever? Then something's wrong with their heads if they can't understand that you could want to do something else. Stop being such a wuss, and man-up.
Just be gentle and explain. If they get angry, they will just have to get over it. They'll have to hire somebody else in your place. They've got to let go at sometime. Life offers other opportunities and options. You're over 30 now!
You're a grown-man. Have some balls. Live your life and enjoy some independence. You're obviously a good and devoted son.
Burn-out often leads to short-temper and impatience. Impatience grows into anger, and that could turn into frustrated rage. It's not always predictable. Dogs bite out of fear. No telling what your physical-reflexes might do under pressure and pent-up frustration.
You could always fill-in on weekends. Give yourself and your nostrils a break!
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 February 2018): What a dilemma.I say get another job before you quit this one only because right now it is not easy.Do you have a college degree?If not be prepared to live really poor on min wage.You cannot even afford a studio apartment on that.Think long and hard before you burn Bridges if you make decent money there.Maybe you just need a nice long vacation.After the vacation you might have a clearer picture if you want to stay.Any job can burn you out.I fully recommend a nice cold drink with an umbrella on it on the beach.You will feel much better after a vacation and just might change your mind.Take a break you deserve it.
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