Is it normal i quit my job because my ex knows i work there?

I’ve been a waitress for a couple of years now, and I was with my ex for a year and a half. I just recently got this job at a mom and pops diner that’s in a popular location and figured why not, it’s been a little over a month in and the jobs been giving me hell anyway but I wasn’t planning to quit until I found a real career set up for myself since I had just got the job.

During the week, it’s seat yourself. So you can go anywhere you please and sit in whoever’s section and it just so happens that him, his mother and father and sister were sitting in my section. I didn’t really freak out about it, just quietly asked another waitress to swap me tables and I would explain later. Anyway. Of course. They noticed me because I had other tables right by them and I overheard his mom say shitty things about them coming here and I totally blew it off but now he’s been trying to get ahold of me again and I just freaked out and quit my job. is it normal I did this because I do not want him to know where I work?? It’s bad enough he knows where I live.

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75% Normal
Based on 12 votes (9 yes)
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  • cupcake_wants

    It's normal to feel anxiety about it, sure. Maybe quitting was a bit hasty, but I hope you find another job soon.

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  • dimwitted

    I don't think it's a big deal that you quit. You wanted to anyway.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Good for you, honey! Also, do your best to maintain no contact if that's what you wish to do. I hope you get a better job!

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  • litelander8

    Don't quit. They won't comeback. I always get nervous that, that would in fact, happen to me. I'll see people and think it's someone else ALL THE TIME. I only work at mom and pops and anywhere I've ever worked, I know I could tell my manager that I'm uncomfortable, and EVERYONE would shield me from it.
    I feel for you. You should've made sure they didn't get any refills to be sure they never come back! Cheers!

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    • Ellenna

      Read the post again: OP has already quit the job

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      • litelander8

        Awwww shit. Shouldn't have....

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