I Think I Need To Quit My Job...

[J_trustno1]

I know it sounds like a bad decision after finally getting a job.

I think I need to quit this job because it's been 3 weeks and I'm still having breathing problems due to my exposure to toxic chemicals in the labs. I wear mask, gloves, lab coat and safety glasses but I still can't breathe properly. I am not asthmatic but ever since I started going to these labs I have been having trouble breathing. I get congested chest, sneezing, and dry cough (no mucus). I've been getting dry and sore throat. I'm very dehydrated when I'm these labs.

Note: I ended up at the doctors after my first day at work because breathing problems. He suggested I try this for sometime and if my breathing and other symptoms don't go away I NEED to quit this job because what may not be toxic to other people can be toxic to me. I was given an inhaler that day yet I'm not asthmatic (sigh) :(..

P.S. I eat healthy, exercise and look after my body but this job isn't doing me any good. It's going against my body.

 

[barefoot]

Yeah, it doesn't sound like the environment is working for you...no point in continuing with a job that's making you sick (especially if your doctor had advised you to quite if your symptoms continue).

Do you feel you need to quit straightaway or do you think you can hang in there for a while longer as you look for another job?

Depends on what's going to cause you more problems/stress...quitting now with no other job to go to or staying longer in the toxic environment, which you are having a bad physical reaction to...?

 

[barefoot]

Sorry that it hasn't worked out for you, btw - that must feel really frustrating/disappointing?

 

[mrsps]

Hi Jass

First congrats on getting this new job! I feel for you with the decision you now have to make weather to stay or not. I guess at the end of the day your health is more important than a job! I know its a struggle to find jobs but you managed to score this job so I am sure another one will come up. As said above can you hang in there a bit longer so you can find another job to go to, even if you can pick up a part time job so you don't have another blank on your CV?
Best of luck and sorry to hear of your struggles with breathing
((hugs))

 

[J_trustno1]

Thanks @barefoot and @mrsps. I have decided to quit my job because my breathing was getting really bad last night. I was having trouble sleeping. My breathing was again worse in the morning. This time I chose my health over work/money. I can get a new job whenever there is a vacancy but my health is my priority. I can't torture myself just because of a job.

Thanks for bearing with me and being kind to me :)

 

[Ronin]

but my health is my priority.

Good job on long term prioritizing, & strength in job hunting, and good finds. :cool:

 

[J_trustno1]

Thanks @Cashew :).