Amy in NH Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I just have no tolerance anymore for people and their ridiculous crap. Over the past three years I've been rage quitting everything - all of the advocacy and volunteer work I've invested myself in for the past 20 years. It must be time for a change. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Sorry things are so frustrating. FWIW, I read your post title as "rage quilting" and wondered what kind of quilt one would make while angry. Maybe that could be a new hobby? 😄 5 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I read it as "rage quilting" too. And I am also sorry things are so frustrating. I deal with a lot of crap from people at work, customers, coworkers, and management alike. I'd quit if I could! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Ok, we must have a lot of crafters on here, because I saw “quilting” too! Maybe you just do sloppy needlework, use your yuckiest, scratchiest fabrics, and give the quilt to someone you don’t like? OP- sorry you’re feeling so fed up with everything! You aren’t alone! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Not in a rage, but there was a time when I had to quit multiple nonprofit boards, because they wouldn't consider my constraints as a single mom of tots. It was a tough decision, but I don't think I regretted it afterward. 🙂 I quit a job once when things kinda boiled over in my mind. It was the job or my health/sanity. I think I chose well. 😛 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I also saw Rage Quilting. We are a unique bunch. And I agree with no tolerance for ridiculous crap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Yes. I have been on a purge cycle. Quit my church. Quit a good chunk of friends. Quit some very unfulfilling things. Life is short and I don’t have time to waste my energy and time with things that conflict with my sense of integrity or purpose. I am done telling myself to be quiet and lay low in order to go with the flow. I am tired of supporting institutions that tear down rather than build up. Just done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Another one who saw rage quilting. LOL _I agree don't frame it as quitting. How about retaining your peace of mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Fwiw, many of my friends have been in a similar boat. If you are also going through menopause, be aware that hormonal change can trigger depression which some people feel as anger and irritability rather than deep sadness or lethargy. For me, though, I just needed to be done with the asshats in my life. 😂 No depression involved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Reminds of the Anne Taintor sign - "Stop me before I volunteer again" The few times I've been mad enough to quit something, it's because I'm mad at myself for putting up with crap for so long. And the no one listening. There are a few things I was involved in for a long period of time, then realized after I quit that I was appreciated for my availability more than my ability. I can't get those years back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) Rage quitting? I dunno. Enough quitting maybe. Like, I’ve dealt with this disfunction and continued despite it for a long time, and now I. Am. Done. Edited January 6, 2021 by Carol in Cal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 4 hours ago, klmama said: Sorry things are so frustrating. FWIW, I read your post title as "rage quilting" and wondered what kind of quilt one would make while angry. Maybe that could be a new hobby? 😄 Lots of stabby-stabby with the quilting needle might help with feelings of rage? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Amy in NH said: I just have no tolerance anymore for people and their ridiculous crap. Over the past three years I've been rage quitting everything - all of the advocacy and volunteer work I've invested myself in for the past 20 years. It must be time for a change. Anyone else? Er, yes. I have finally worn myself out of a 2-3 year long "burn it all to the ground" campaign. It was ugly, but...I kind of don't regret it. 1 hour ago, elegantlion said: The few times I've been mad enough to quit something, it's because I'm mad at myself for putting up with crap for so long. And the no one listening. There are a few things I was involved in for a long period of time, then realized after I quit that I was appreciated for my availability more than my ability. I can't get those years back. Amen to this. I spent way too much of my life stuffing my feelings down and settling for things I did not want. I felt used and manipulated, and it burst out as rage quitting of a lot of things (relationships, clubs, etc). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 hours ago, elegantlion said: I was appreciated for my availability more than my ability. While many worthwhile activities need availability as much as specific abilities, it’s much more fulfilling to do something that we’re good at. I appreciate this statement so much. I hope things improve. I think I am past rage, but am going to be quitting some things that are on hold because of this pandemic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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