Work Advice?
I'm in the middle of a work-related crisis. It's cost me a lot of tears over the past 24 hours or so.
I am seriously considering quitting my job because my mental health has deteriorated to the point where I simply can't handle the environment there (or my supervisor, or the constant changes he makes) anymore. Whether I stay or go, I feel like I'm going to have to level with my boss about my mental illness(s) VERY SOON (as in, Tuesday), and I am TERRIFIED.
(I had the chance to discuss this with him at my last work-related evaluation but chickened out; since then things have happened that make it virtually impossible to avoid.)
I don't know how to talk about this at work or whether it's even a good idea, yet I feel I have to anyway. I feel that I have to make a decision ASAP to either walk away or honestly explain myself. I just don't know how my boss will react to this kind of honesty and bringing it up is a HUGE risk, so I'm very scared...
Selynne- I would certainly talk to your Boss. You made it clear you can't handle the existing situation any longer... so their isn't much to lose
He may be understanding and willing to make accommodations to improve your situation. Such as talking to your Supervisor
I would politely ask to schedule a meeting with him. Don't wait till your frazzled/Anxious and suddenly catch him off guard. Remain calm and explain the situation. Tell him you value your job, and hope their are options that may resolve this
@ChromeLotus Thank you for those calming words! I know I need to talk to my boss and I figure on that happening tomorrow, but I am a nervous wreck today just thinking about it. I can't even eat or think straight.
I feel ridiculous because my boss is not some horrible, unfeeling person who won't try to help me, but the thought of admitting I need help - and my fear that I might break down in front of him, despite my best efforts at staying calm - is really shaking me up right now.
