I quit..

[dontgetscarednow]

I quit my toxic job, after months of deliberating and it negatively affecting my mental health.. today was my last day and I'm officially a free woman.

I feel slightly anxious about having left but it feels like a weight off my shoulders knowing I don't ever have to go back.

Why is part of me still doubting my decision though?

Well done OP 👍 onwards and upwards.

Not at all, I was in the same situation a few years ago. No looking back, it was the best decision!

I'm so sorry to hear that @Pineapples198 but I'm pleased everything worked out in the end

It's been a lovely weekend with the kids being able to focus solely on them and not thinking oh no.. work again tomorrow. And not having the heavy cloud following me around all the time!!

Give it a little time. Then you’ll think ‘why didn’t I leave earlier’

Well done

Hi @dontgetscarednow hows it going? Have been thinking about you and this thread - I’m planning on handing in my notice today without another job to go on to. I’ve only been there 6 months but every morning I wake up I feel this knot of anxiety about going. I’ve just had 2 months off sick and felt so much better and happier not being there. I have realised that I don’t just have to put up with it - I have the power to change things and I can leave if that’s what I choose to do. I felt stuck in a job that was making me miserable - and for what?! (Yes, obviously the money but I’ve got some savings and life is too short to feel miserable and anxious)

So thank you for your post, and the ripple effect it’s had on people like me.

Handed in my notice today :)

@GameChangingNameChange That's great news!! I didn't realise this thread would help people. It felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders as soon as I knew I didn't have to go back. I've kept myself busy with toddler clubs, seen my friends more and my husbands side of the family has sadly had a couple of deaths this week and he's said as awful as it sounds I'm glad you're not working now as there is no worry about childcare while he has to go away for the funerals. It's nice being available for every school run and knowing I won't miss or have to ask for time off for anything that comes up! I've had a bit of regret I suppose or more so like wobbles thinking did I do the right thing but then when I think about it and how I felt, I don't know why I didn't leave earlier. I couldn't go back.