penney
11-15-2015, 12:30 AM
Hi all,
Last time I was here was a few months ago when I was dropping out of my "dream university" to go back to my old school (closer to home) due to severe anxiety attacks and suicidal thoughts.
I moved back in with my parents, and at first their expectations of me were strict. As time went on and they saw how hard I was trying to help around the house, they eased up a bit. Their main condition was that they wanted me to find a job before the new school semester starts in January.
So I found a job (Job A), started it, and then this past weekend I was interviewed for a better position (Job B) that will pay more and be a cleaner environment. In both job interviews for each place, I said I had complete open availability, under the impression that I would work at either place, not both.
After Job B wanted to hire me, my parents suddenly decided they want me working 40 hours a week and that I must keep both jobs and balance them. One parent said I have "no choice". At this point, I do not think I am capable of handling two demanding jobs at once (especially starting Thanksgiving/Black Friday week) as I am gradually trying to ease myself back into school and work. This also means I unintentionally lied on the Job B interview, and the store could easily let me go if they find out I was already working one week before at Job A.
I don't know what to do, and I just had one of the biggest breakdowns I've had in a while tonight. As of now, in a few hours I'll have to wake up to work at Job A and I just feel really screwed. Ideally I'd like to quit Job A and take Job B. However, parental expectations are making that difficult. I'm not sure what the consequences will be if I do so, but I know taking both jobs at once will be too much to handle.
Last time I was here was a few months ago when I was dropping out of my "dream university" to go back to my old school (closer to home) due to severe anxiety attacks and suicidal thoughts.
I moved back in with my parents, and at first their expectations of me were strict. As time went on and they saw how hard I was trying to help around the house, they eased up a bit. Their main condition was that they wanted me to find a job before the new school semester starts in January.
So I found a job (Job A), started it, and then this past weekend I was interviewed for a better position (Job B) that will pay more and be a cleaner environment. In both job interviews for each place, I said I had complete open availability, under the impression that I would work at either place, not both.
After Job B wanted to hire me, my parents suddenly decided they want me working 40 hours a week and that I must keep both jobs and balance them. One parent said I have "no choice". At this point, I do not think I am capable of handling two demanding jobs at once (especially starting Thanksgiving/Black Friday week) as I am gradually trying to ease myself back into school and work. This also means I unintentionally lied on the Job B interview, and the store could easily let me go if they find out I was already working one week before at Job A.
I don't know what to do, and I just had one of the biggest breakdowns I've had in a while tonight. As of now, in a few hours I'll have to wake up to work at Job A and I just feel really screwed. Ideally I'd like to quit Job A and take Job B. However, parental expectations are making that difficult. I'm not sure what the consequences will be if I do so, but I know taking both jobs at once will be too much to handle.