I started my job 3 months ago to the day. I was very excited in the beginning. Seemed to be a great opportunity with a nice salary in a field that i’ve worked in my whole life. Work day started out as 7:30-4:30ish. However, what the company failed to mention while interviewing and onboarding me is that from April-Nov the work day would be 13 hours long. They also failed to mention to me that i have to work one Saturday a month. And you guessed it, i don’t make an extra cent for any of this extra time since i’m salaried. That’s 65 hours a week (add 10 more if its your Saturday). The stress I endure on the daily is to the extreme. I received little to no training and have essentially been ‘thrown to the wolves’ with the expectation that i can do everything that they ask me to do. I still learn something new everyday about how this place runs. Add on the fact that my commute is on the lengthy side if that wasn’t enough. Wake up 4 am home at 8pm. I have zero personal life anymore and i’m constantly mentally and physically exhausted.
With all that being said, i’m closing on a new home this week (terrible timing when considering leaving your job, i know). I have a decent exit plan but it does involve a pay cut. I’m a little nervous about giving up my financial comfort but I just don’t know if I can take it anymore.