Comments on The 3 R's Blog // Reading, 'Riting, and Randomness: Quitting time - times 5! (Weekend Assignment #289)...

Wendy (Literary Feline) - I'm thinking about easin...

2009-10-25T11:28:19.736-07:00

Wendy (Literary Feline) - I'm thinking about easing back to my natural color, whatever it is at this point. I have no idea how much gray I really have! And at some point this color won't look natural any more.

I've had similar work experience - not where I've actually quit a position with the same employer, but where I've accepted responsibilities that I really couldn't handle, and it wasn't a good call. You made the right move to step down in those circumstances, I'd say.

Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do, knowi...

2009-10-24T11:42:37.174-07:00

Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do, knowing when to move on. I have never really thought about it as quitting until now, but the first thing that came to mind as I read your post in terms of my own experiences has to do with my job. I always think of it more as making the wrong choice rather than quitting. I accepted a position at work that wasn't right for me--or maybe I just wasn't ready for it. I tried to make it work but I was miserable. I finally made the decision to move on. I suppose some would say it isn't quitting because I am still with the same agency, but in reality, I did quit that particular position. It was the best decision I ever made.

As for hair, I haven't colored my hair in several months now and the gray is definitely visible. My friends say it's barely noticeable, but they're just being kind. I've dyed my hair natural for the last year or so with the intent of letting it grow out on its own. It's that gray that bothers me though.

Tracy (Gentle Reader) - I'll have to let you know ...

2009-10-21T08:37:50.251-07:00

Tracy (Gentle Reader) - I'll have to let you know next time; I chickened out of asking her about it. Maybe next year (which will be the appointment after next). There's probably some way to transition back to natural color - whatever that is :-). My husband's never seen it, but he's on the record as being in favor of my going that way regardless.

I've quit lots of jobs I hated, and don't regret i...

2009-10-20T20:06:14.766-07:00

I've quit lots of jobs I hated, and don't regret it one bit! I'm considering quitting coloring my hair, too. But I'm so darned gray underneath, I'm afraid I'll just look old. So not fair that men with gray hair look distinguished and women just look old. Let me know what your stylist advises!

Louise - It sounds like you dodged a bullet there....

2009-10-20T19:41:36.109-07:00

Louise - It sounds like you dodged a bullet there. Going back to a job you were glad to leave doesn't usually turn out for the best.

I know what you mean about friendships, unfortunately. There are very few I've deliberately cut off, but too many have just withered away.

Kori - I got pregnant, and THEN married, at 19 :-). Some might say it was impressive that we got over 15 pretty good years out of that.

It sounds like your choices to move on from things have mostly been changes for the better.

Jeanne - I can see your point - and yes, it is kind of sad. But it does give you a little less work!

Mike - Yeah, that is not a good situation. I used to be in a funk most of Sunday, knowing I had to go back there on Monday.

Eventually, most things have worked out, but the process of getting there hasn't always been too enjoyable.

I had a job that made me ill, too. I'd drive past ...

2009-10-20T16:48:15.796-07:00

I had a job that made me ill, too. I'd drive past it on my days off and a feeling of dread would wash over me. It was bad.

Everything seems to work out for you, so that's good!

I quit trying so hard in the classes I teach as an...

2009-10-20T15:17:17.909-07:00

I quit trying so hard in the classes I teach as an adjunct. The students give me better evaluations when the class is easier. Sad, but true.

I quit drinking coming up on 10 years ago, and I d...

2009-10-20T13:30:01.192-07:00

I quit drinking coming up on 10 years ago, and I don't regret that for a single second. It contributed to the ending of my marriage, and I am grateful for that as well. I liked what you had to say about how other people might say you quit your first marriage, but that they weren't there-and I agree. My FIRST ex-husbamd and I both quit, and while it would have been different had we known more (who the heck gets married at 19? And then gets pregnant? YIKES!), I think we are both far happier now than we would have been with one another.

What springs to mind after reading your post is qu...

2009-10-20T09:33:19.132-07:00

What springs to mind after reading your post is quitting jobs, specially one job which I quit at exactly the right time. I was then talked into getting back there after having been unemployed and POOR for some months, said yes in a weak moment even though there was another job I wanted, and was called on my phone literally minutes after saying yes from the better job if I wanted a job there...and then I quit the one I was talked into ;-)

I seem to have quit some friendships over the years, although they mave sort of have caved in on themselves along the way without me really deciding to QUIT. Some of the I regret, some I haven't looked back once.

Louise