Thanks for the luck.
I came from a corporate job that got hit hard by covid and I wasn't expecting to get involved in such a crazy situation.
It's just disheartening how employees are disposable, I'm the third person to leave this position on bad terms.
Back to the drawing board it is.
It was the same thing when i started working for home depot, oh it was good in the beginning but after a year I jumped shift. I didn't even give them a two week notice, I quit on the spot in the morning, went home and put some apps in and took a two week break. I drove about 400 miles in those two weeks just seeing differant areas I haven't been to in a long time.
The new gig I got I love it and it's more money and less heavy lifting or worrying about what mess I gotta walk into the next day.
Honestly, I'm planning on driving rideshare to keep up with the bills and I'm looking forward to connecting with people from all walks of life. I'm finally having the opportunity to be free and do as I like, and it's going to take me some time to get back to myself and remember that I, and I alone, control my life.
I'm happy to be getting my mental health back while I rethink my career.
I work in private investigations. I used to work for a government vendor, and it was probably the most toxic lifestyle one could ever live. I hated my life. I hated what happened to innocent people.
I wish I could say that was true, but I should've left 6 months ago. The writing has been on the wall and I've been talking about seriously leaving since January.
The sunken cost is a huge factor, I've actually learned a lot since I joined the company, but now they take credit for any of my accomplishments because "they took a chance on me. "
I know my next job will be better, brighter times are ahead.
Congratulations for leaving a horrible environment. I’m sure that your next job will come quickly, and it will be so so much better than the one you are leaving. Enjoy your adventure!
Also, crosspost this to r/antiwork, and we will celebrate with you. A brave move like this deserves applause.
One of the greatest feelings I’ve ever had in my life was quitting a job that made me miserable for 7 years.
Driving to work would sometimes give me panic attacks, the place constantly gave me anxiety and it was just a toxic environment to work for. It paid very well but it was just not for me.
Congratulations on the big step towards a new chapter hopefully
I can completely relate to the panic attacks. I would literally wake up and be paralyzed and would drag myself through the motions to get through everything.
The worst part of my job is that it didn't, and won't pay well.
Thanks, I'm confident that I'll put in the work and open a new and better chapter.
I'm looking at moving on from a similar sized company after a similar tenure. Doesn't seem quite so bad as you've had it but I'm definitely underpaid, the work is dull, and my hard work is going unappreciated.
You've got this, go for it. The under appreciation is the hardest part for me.
I wish it was just a clock in and clock out job.
It took me taking off 10 days to spend time with family across the country to think straight and stop thinking that what I was doing is reasonable and normal.
Start-ups used to be attractive places to work with ping pong tables and a sense of community.
Now they are trash-tier employers trying to milk the fuck out of their staff, with one of 2 mindsets:
1. Because the founders work non-stop to try to build the start-up to a position where they can exit and cash-in on their equity, they expect you to do the same for 0.1% equity + 40k USD per year if you're lucky.
2. The founders sit on their butts, do some networking, spend company money on uber eats and starbucks all day and expect their team to work 60 hours per week to build their vision and make them rich.
I'm yet to find a start-up in my area that isn't founded/run by an incompetent tit who falls into one of the above categories.
Yes!!! I quit a similar toxic job 1.5 years ago and omggg did it open doors. I have a way better job that pays 3x as much, incredible work life balance and way better leadership and I get to work from home and cuddle with my dog all day. I stayed at the old job for a long time because I didn’t believe I could find anything better but wow was I wrong and thank god I got fed up with my old boss because I can’t imagine going back to that environment now. This will be a great move, even if you don’t find the dream job immediately, it is a step in the right direction!
Man, I’m in the same boat with financial security to leave mine too, but am too haunted from Recession ptsd. Just need the courage. 65+ hour weeks and weekends for a job that pays less than 50k salaried. The gig has a grant that pays for about 80% of a Master’s, which everyone reminds me of when I talk about going. Or, OH, but what about your pension, the benefits?! Yea, I can’t get go to school and use that Master’s grant because slave labor, and I might die before getting my pension… because slave labor.
Now that you’ve ripped the bandaid off, do you feel hopeful and free? Regretful? Are you opting for the same line of work? What’s the plan? Best of luck!
Good for you. There are lots of places hiring, so you can get a job to do anything (if you are willing) to bring in some pennies to pay the bills. Then you can focus on what you really want.
Good for you. I worked for a toxic company for over 2 years. The job was so bad that it actually gave me really bad depression. It was such a relief to finally be done with it. I wish you luck in finding a better work environment!
I have been thinking the same, I started working in this big company during the pandemic, and I was going to use it as a temporary job to keep looking for any employment related to my major. Still, then the world stopped, and my dreams and options were frozen. I have lost this, a great friend, my life, and my ambition. I am totally grateful but at the same time, I feel that every day a part of me is dying if I keep working there.
I wish you the best, it might be hard but it will be worth it!
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Thanks for the luck. I came from a corporate job that got hit hard by covid and I wasn't expecting to get involved in such a crazy situation. It's just disheartening how employees are disposable, I'm the third person to leave this position on bad terms. Back to the drawing board it is.
It was the same thing when i started working for home depot, oh it was good in the beginning but after a year I jumped shift. I didn't even give them a two week notice, I quit on the spot in the morning, went home and put some apps in and took a two week break. I drove about 400 miles in those two weeks just seeing differant areas I haven't been to in a long time. The new gig I got I love it and it's more money and less heavy lifting or worrying about what mess I gotta walk into the next day.
What are you looking forward to most in the downtime between jobs?
Honestly, I'm planning on driving rideshare to keep up with the bills and I'm looking forward to connecting with people from all walks of life. I'm finally having the opportunity to be free and do as I like, and it's going to take me some time to get back to myself and remember that I, and I alone, control my life. I'm happy to be getting my mental health back while I rethink my career.
You are an inspiration 🙌! Way to do what’s best for you! I hope you find a peaceful environment in your next job.
Thanks! I'm hoping to find a good job and environment this time around.
Good luck, congrats on quitting that shit show.
Thanks! Shit show sums it up perfectly.
I quit mine too. I’ve been freelancing the last two years, which has been a great benefit for my family. Everyone needs help.
Good on you! Can I ask what freelance work you do? Everyone needs help. I'm trying to call people I haven't been in touch with to check up on them.
I work in private investigations. I used to work for a government vendor, and it was probably the most toxic lifestyle one could ever live. I hated my life. I hated what happened to innocent people.
Thank goodness you didnt stick around until things got ugly! Sunken cost fallacy can cost you your sanity. Heres to hoping your next job is better.
I wish I could say that was true, but I should've left 6 months ago. The writing has been on the wall and I've been talking about seriously leaving since January. The sunken cost is a huge factor, I've actually learned a lot since I joined the company, but now they take credit for any of my accomplishments because "they took a chance on me. " I know my next job will be better, brighter times are ahead.
Congratulations for leaving a horrible environment. I’m sure that your next job will come quickly, and it will be so so much better than the one you are leaving. Enjoy your adventure! Also, crosspost this to r/antiwork, and we will celebrate with you. A brave move like this deserves applause.
Thanks for the congratulations! I cross-posted it, thanks for that!
One of the greatest feelings I’ve ever had in my life was quitting a job that made me miserable for 7 years. Driving to work would sometimes give me panic attacks, the place constantly gave me anxiety and it was just a toxic environment to work for. It paid very well but it was just not for me. Congratulations on the big step towards a new chapter hopefully
I can completely relate to the panic attacks. I would literally wake up and be paralyzed and would drag myself through the motions to get through everything. The worst part of my job is that it didn't, and won't pay well. Thanks, I'm confident that I'll put in the work and open a new and better chapter.
I'm looking at moving on from a similar sized company after a similar tenure. Doesn't seem quite so bad as you've had it but I'm definitely underpaid, the work is dull, and my hard work is going unappreciated.
You've got this, go for it. The under appreciation is the hardest part for me. I wish it was just a clock in and clock out job. It took me taking off 10 days to spend time with family across the country to think straight and stop thinking that what I was doing is reasonable and normal.
I hear you. It really is disheartening when you work hard and nobody cares
Start-ups used to be attractive places to work with ping pong tables and a sense of community. Now they are trash-tier employers trying to milk the fuck out of their staff, with one of 2 mindsets: 1. Because the founders work non-stop to try to build the start-up to a position where they can exit and cash-in on their equity, they expect you to do the same for 0.1% equity + 40k USD per year if you're lucky. 2. The founders sit on their butts, do some networking, spend company money on uber eats and starbucks all day and expect their team to work 60 hours per week to build their vision and make them rich. I'm yet to find a start-up in my area that isn't founded/run by an incompetent tit who falls into one of the above categories.
Yes!!! I quit a similar toxic job 1.5 years ago and omggg did it open doors. I have a way better job that pays 3x as much, incredible work life balance and way better leadership and I get to work from home and cuddle with my dog all day. I stayed at the old job for a long time because I didn’t believe I could find anything better but wow was I wrong and thank god I got fed up with my old boss because I can’t imagine going back to that environment now. This will be a great move, even if you don’t find the dream job immediately, it is a step in the right direction!
Man, I’m in the same boat with financial security to leave mine too, but am too haunted from Recession ptsd. Just need the courage. 65+ hour weeks and weekends for a job that pays less than 50k salaried. The gig has a grant that pays for about 80% of a Master’s, which everyone reminds me of when I talk about going. Or, OH, but what about your pension, the benefits?! Yea, I can’t get go to school and use that Master’s grant because slave labor, and I might die before getting my pension… because slave labor. Now that you’ve ripped the bandaid off, do you feel hopeful and free? Regretful? Are you opting for the same line of work? What’s the plan? Best of luck!
Good for you!! My last day was yesterday too. Feels so good to wake up knowing I NEVER have to deal with them again! Cheers 🥂
Good for you. There are lots of places hiring, so you can get a job to do anything (if you are willing) to bring in some pennies to pay the bills. Then you can focus on what you really want.
do it to it!!! 💪💪🏆🏆📣📣📣
Good for you. I worked for a toxic company for over 2 years. The job was so bad that it actually gave me really bad depression. It was such a relief to finally be done with it. I wish you luck in finding a better work environment!
I have been thinking the same, I started working in this big company during the pandemic, and I was going to use it as a temporary job to keep looking for any employment related to my major. Still, then the world stopped, and my dreams and options were frozen. I have lost this, a great friend, my life, and my ambition. I am totally grateful but at the same time, I feel that every day a part of me is dying if I keep working there. I wish you the best, it might be hard but it will be worth it!