Advice please on quitting job because of anxiety

[elibabez]

I am just wanting to know something

i am in a very high pressure job on a busy high street on the tills serving tons of customers, and the manager is on my back finding every fault with me, no appreciation for anything i do right, just picking on every single fault

i have four weeks left of my trainign period which obviously i want to remain for as i get paid

i was told that if i dont improve i will be let go after the training

but even at the moment its making me ill with anxiety the horrible working environment

i am just wanting to know if i left it will i even be able to go back onto jsa while i look for a new job?

or will i have to do the horrible thing of at the end of the comign four weeks, sit in an office with the manager, get my p45 or whatever they call it, and the official notice that i am being let go ( i cant even think i could physically deal with that sort of a conversation)
and then take that notice to the job center?

any replies would really be appreciated
and yes ive already started looking for a new job
thanks

[georgewing]

Dont feel so bad its not your fault .Ask yourself ,do you like this job ? if not i would sugest you to search for a new one .You must remain almost positive and have confidence in you as its not easy but you must do it.In this times world its hard almost for all people because managers want a lot from people and they stress them a lot only to make some money ,its not right but this its society .I sugest you to stay to finish your training because you learn a lot and you discover more about you ,and dont be discouraged if he dont want your services as not every job its for us maybe we need a new job .Good luck to you and i am sure you will succed

[elibabez]

Dont feel so bad its not your fault .Ask yourself ,do you like this job ? if not i would sugest you to search for a new one .You must remain almost positive and have confidence in you as its not easy but you must do it.In this times world its hard almost for all people because managers want a lot from people and they stress them a lot only to make some money ,its not right but this its society .I sugest you to stay to finish your training because you learn a lot and you discover more about you ,and dont be discouraged if he dont want your services as not every job its for us maybe we need a new job .Good luck to you and i am sure you will succed
thanks for your response but i more need advice about if i am able to claim jsa if i quit because of my anxiety

[NoPoet]

You're anxiety isn't the problem. It's working with that moron that's the problem. If the anxiety is reducing your capacity to cope with morons, you are far better off leaving than being let go.

Try not to let it damage your self belief. This isn't your fault at all. If you leave, make it the right choice for your mental health. Then on your CV, either don't mention the job at all, or state you left due to the unacceptable conduct of colleagues. Bingo, what seems like a disaster now makes you a martyr.

And yes, I have done this myself, and no it hasn't counted against me. I summed up my experience with the last employer by stating "I left due to the unacceptable conduct of a female colleague" - people's mouths start to water when they hear that: This should be a hell of a story!

Don't ever be afraid of taking "risks" when applying for jobs. The more flavour and character in your application, the more likely they'll request an interview just to meet you...

[MyNameIsTerry]

Leaving your last job without good reason or for reasons of your own behaviour is a listed sanction. So, it could affect your money but this is going to be a tricky area so it might be worth getting some more specialist advice on this.

I would also be wary of claiming leaving a job due to the conduct of a senior employee when you interview elsewhere. Whilst you may get away with it when it's a peer, although that is debatable since it could make them consider whether you struggle working with others (remember, they aren't daft and know there is 2 sides and are taking you at face value), when it comes to management it could make you come across as a problem. Employers prefer nice & neat, so if there are ways to keep that out of the conversation, that seems better. That's just my experience though.

You don't have to stay where you are, you are free to resign but if you want JSA you may need to check if your reasons will be enough. Hopefully you will hear back from your other jobs and get some opportunities to ditch the current place.

Has this manager now escalated this into deliberate action? Before he/she was being snappy with you but I can't recall the picking fault?