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aww honey! HUGE HUGS! I think you did the right thing - don't feel guilty. Everyone needs to feel safe, all the time. And you can't keep going back to a place that you have to fear for your safety. Your employers should realize that and if they don't then you did what you need to do. I support you! Just 1 more day - you'll feel so much better when your man is home!

Ditto. Being alone in a place that deals with money isn't safe. Not in today's world. You were so strong to go back after the first robbery. You're not weak for quitting now. You'd be insane to stay!! You might be a bit wacky, but you aren't crazy. HUGS. Now go home & make a batch of cookies that are YOUR favorites.

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DON'T feel guilty!!!! Seriously, I would have done the exact same thing.

It's funny. I know that if the situation had been reversed, I would *NEVER* have wanted my Natalie (*here's my older and protective side coming in to play*) to go back in there! I guess it's just harder to see when it's yourself. :-/

Good for you. That is their loss. If you want to keep working, I am sure you can find something else that doesn't involve you being alone.

I hope so.

I'm unable to listen to phone posts, but I'm judging by the comments that you quit your job.

I don't blame you one bit! You have to take care of number one, Nicole. Phillip needs you. Your boys need you. That's far more important than some job. It's not worth the risk to your life.

It's been transcribed now, but yes - you guessed right. And thank you. :-)

I am so very sorry you were put in that position.
You are the strongest person I know, you ROCK!
I love my P!

And you're my K! :-)

I'm glad you quite, you really don't need that stress! No one does

Thanks, Kara.

Hey You- do NOT feel guilty. It's one thing to have had someting so scary happen ONCE, let alone TWICE, and then to have been treated so shitty by your boss. Nope, don't take any more & don't look back! You were brave enough to give it another shot, but forget it. You'll find something else. God doesn't close one door without opening another...

(((HUGS))) & Cheer-up Buttercup, your man on on his way, closer every minute. Whoohoo!

Thanks, James. And yep - a little over 38 hours now, and he'll be home!

*HUGS*

Good for you.

Seriously. I think that this is going to be GOOD for you.

I hope so. *hugs back*

Oh Nicole! I can imagine how you must feel guilty. I can tell that you are a very loyal person and it hurts to give up on something like that. If any of the people you work with or for expected you to stick around, they need their heads examined. I'm surprised that that place has any employees left! It is their job to make sure you are safe and they failed you TWICE. You've done the right thing, no matter how hard it was to do.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

I'm just still so worried about the other two ladies. I mean, they both have some pretty serious health issues at the moment, and I just pray that neither of THEM gets hurt some Saturday because I'M not there. I just feel awful about it still.

*hugs back*

You did the right thing. If your employers really cared, they would have done something after the first time to prevent it happening again. It is unsafe to be left alone in a store like that...period end of story!

You have your boys and a wonderful husband to be stick around for. Who's do say they won't step up the violence next time. Please don't feel guilty for doing what was best for you and your family. Hugs!

Thanks, Carrie.

Yeah, I had a really awful nightmare last night with a "stepped-up violence" storyline. My mind was made up for certain before I ever woke up today. :-(

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I know. It will take some time, I'm sure, before I feel better about this. On the other hand, I don't think I would *ever* have felt good about going back this Saturday, either. *sigh*

Thanks, hon.

I know you are upset but I am glad you quit.

I think you're quite in the majority, Mrs. P. ;-)

And thanks.

I understand why you feel guilty, but I think you did the right thing. I have a co-worker whose daughter works at PayDay Advance in Lincoln, she also closes. My co-worker has been trying to get her to find a different job. I told them your story and I really hope she considers it.

*huge hugs* Hang in there Nicole, only a day or so until Phillip is home!! =D

I lkie your weim puppy icon!!!
We have one and they are so cool. :)

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navygreen.livejournal.com - 2005-10-05 04:35 (UTC) - Expand

oh, honey! it's ok to quit! don't feel guilty for a second! stay home and enjoy your husband being back. :)

Thanks, Kris. *hug*

You shouldn't feel an ounce of guilt. That was just a job. That's all. You've got far more important things in your life to think about than that. And they had their chance to make it more safe for you and they didn't. You were strong to go back and you are strong to stand up for yourself and your family and say that your family needs you alive more than you need that job. And certainly more than they need you. If they needed you that much, they would have made it a safe place for you to work. But they did not.

No guilt.

Just look forward to thursday! Phillip will be home! (And I am sure that he will be glad to hear you quit -- I know that Mickey never would have "let" me go back the first time!)

Thanks, Leanne. I kept meaning to call you last night, but then I never did. :-(

*hugs* you did the right thing.

Thanks, Janet. *hugs back*

Glad to hear you quit. It's just not worth it. =/

Yep. Even if it were over more money, it still wouldn't be, but it's certainly not worth $70/week. :-(

I'm glad you quit. Your life is more valuable that that job. Don't worry, things will work out for the best. It takes a strong person to walk away from something like that.

*hugs*

Thank you, hon. *hugs back*

Oh, Nicole. *hug*

You're doing the right thing. It might not seem like it, but there's no need to put yourself in that position if it can be avoided, and there's no need to feel guilty because of it. You're not doing it for any other reason than for your peace of mind, and that's more important. And no one can say you're selfish or anything because I'm sure no one would stand to be in that position.

You'll be okay. We're here for you.

Thanks, Bri. *tears*

Oh... I'm sorry you had to make such a tough decision. I am very proud of you though, for going through with what you had decided. You are a strong person!

I'll come by tomorrow to sign Philip's banner and give you a great big hug!

Yay! More banner-signing! :-)

Yay! I'm so glad you made that decision!

Like there was ever a doubt as to what *you* wanted me to do. ;-)

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Today has been a rough day - I'm ready for tomorrow to start really putting it all behind me. I'm ready to get on with the exciting things that this week holds. :-)

*hugs* You have no reason at all to feel guilty.

Thanks, dear. I appreciate your support. :-)

HUGS! Nicole, you definitely made the right decision for your safety and what's right for your family. That is just too dangerous. At least you'll be able to wrap your arms around Phillip very soon :) Love ya and I'm proud of you!

Thanks, Cat. *huggles back tightly*

I would've quit after the FIRST robbery. good for you. you'll find something better soon.

Yeah, that's what other people keep telling me too. I had to go back, though - I had to know that I could beat the fear. Now I know that I can, but it's just not SAFE to go back - fear or no fear.