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I currently work for an optometrist but have not been real happy with my boss for a long while now and just found out that a chiropractor's office, not a mile from my house, has an opening. I am so tempted to apply but just not sure I am strong enough yet.

I started remicaid infusions 6 weeks ago and have had three. They do seem to be helping but I did just have a nasty flare of my sarcoidosis and had to do steroids for a week just to get by. My pulmonologist seems to think that within 6 months, I will be greatly improved.

I still struggle with fatigue and brain fog, which would make learning something new more difficult. My current job is pretty cushy, I must admit. The doc I work for owns 2 other offices and is only here 14 hours a week, I currently work M-F 10-6. The time the doc is not in, I have to field phone calls, people with walk in prescriptions, people picking up there glasses/contacts, doing adjustments and repairs. But, mostly, its slow and I spend time on the computer, reading or making jewelry.

The downside is that I am the only person besides the doc so calling in sick is not an option and getting any time off is very difficult. He still feels that after 9 years that I should only get one week sick and one week vacation. I do make top end of the pay scale for my current job in the area and don't usually work too hard but haven't had a raise or bonus or anything in almost 5 years.

The doc I currently work for is not a very nice person either. We get along ok but he is narcissistic butthole and a bigot which is odd because he is Jewish. He says hurtful things and doesn't even realize they are mean, things like "what happened, you used to be so thin and pretty." After being very sick for over 3 years and steroids, you would gain some weight too asshole! He is NEVER sick, doesn't even catch a cold or anything so can not in the slightest comprehend having a chronic illness. I could go on and on about all the mean things he says and does but suffice it to say, he just isn't a nice person.

I have been in optical for 19 years, before that, I worked as a pharmacy tech. I do not have a college degree but am more than qualified for the position that is open. I could walk there on a good day. Will has been there to get his back adjusted and says everyone seems nice. Apparently, one of the two woman doctors brings her two dogs to work! That probably means that I wouldn't be able to bring my two as well, which is another plus to my current job, I get to bring my dogs to work!

I currently drive 30 minutes each way so being so close to work would be a very nice change. I am used to working alone most of the time so I would have to get used to being around and working with other people again. That could be good or that could be bad.

I wish this opening would come along in a few months from now to see how well I am going to respond to the remicaid but in this economy, jobs don't come by often and this one seems like a good fit for me.

I just don't know if I can physically handle working a "real" 40 hours a week. They are also open on Saturdays but as long as I get another day off during the week, I guess there is no reason why I can't work on Saturdays. I would hope it wouldn't be every Saturday but....I am tempted to apply and at least check it out but what if I leave my job just to find I can't keep up?????? We need my check so not working isn't an option. If only I had a crystal ball and could see how I am going to feel in another month or two after a few more infusions. Any advice??
Try putting your resume on Monster, I have gotten some good bites from that, and my dad just got a job with his companies compeditors off of monster. Good luck!

apply..you have nothing to lose..all they can do is say no and if they say yes then you have more information to weigh before you actually have ot make the decision

I agree with buckeye. Go for applying- nothing is written in stone.

You sound like me. I have been wanting to leave my job for years now but talk myself out of it every time.

Before I took this job 7 years ago I worked in my home office formy husband's business for 12 years while I raised my small children. We weren't able to put away for retirement and we never liked having our eggs all in one basket. The youngert was in 4th grade when I decided to go back out in the workforce. I was scared! What if I wasn't up to date with the latest computer applications, office equipment? Interview? Yikes!

I took baby steps. It took months to decide to do it, months to get a resume together, then I bought a suit, next I put my resume out. I put it out on a Friday and had an interview and job offer on Monday! I would have talked myself out of it if I hadn't been offered more money than I ever would have expected to make without a college education. I remember before accepting one of the things I used to talk myself out of taking it was this...It was August mind you- what if we get a lot of snow this winter and I have to drive in it during rush hour traffic?

I do want to leave this job but it was the best thing for me. I have had such personal growth since I took it. I'm now in a managerial position making even more money than I ever expected...and I guess that's why I drag my feet about leaving too. It's comfortable...but I don't like the people or the job much...

Hi Michele, I know you're unhappy where you are and applying and getting a new job might be just what the doctor ordered (I'm sorry for the pun.)

Sometimes making a change is what we need to help us get better. Your working environment is as important as our home environment. I know that my working environments always affected how I felt and my emotional status. You deserve to be in a happier workplace. Lindy

Hi Michele!

I say try for it...if you get it you can maybe position for a raise or something if you decide not to leave. And maybe he'll be nicer if he thinks you could leave.

Pip

Yes, you are all right. Will and I talked it over last night and I was all set to apply. Than, I looked at the hours, which would have been great for me, m-f 10-12:30 than 3-6, with it literally one mile from home, I could go home and nap if needed and Saturday 9-12 so I would have never had to work for me than 3 hours without a big break. Problem is, that only adds up to 30 hours. I doubt they would be willing to even match my current salary and even if they did, losing 10 hours of pay a week just isn't going to work. We need the money.

I am sorta bummed today about it but I guess it wasn't met to be. Hopefully something better will comes along later this summer. I should probably work on my resume in case something does pop up.

I am going to try and get some better pictures of my jewelry and see about selling some of it on line. I am looking for a white display instead of the black on I have, I think it will photograph better. If anyone has any photography suggestion on getting good shots of the jewelry, I'd love to hear them!
Not sure where you are trying to sell your jewelry...just wanted to mention Kijiji...costs nothing to post an ad

http://www.kijiji.com/

Michelle...use a lightbox. You can get them at WalMart. The "box" is made out of white ripstop fabric. (parachute stuff) you need a couple bright lights and that's it.

There are alot of plces to sell online: your own website, Etsy, Winkelf, Loopies, and FEE bay (lol). I sell on my website and eBay.
Good luck! Also, the place I have my website is only .00 a month and fairly easy to set up.

Michele have you tired talking to your current boss about the way he makes you feel when he talks to you the way he does. Also ask him about a pay increase.