I am leaving my job without a backup plan.

Anonymous

June 29,2022 at 3:49PM UTC

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I am leaving my job without a backup plan. After 2 years of working as hard as possible, following bad advice from management only later to be questioned why I did what I was told to do. I can no longer take this treatment. I just feel so broken down.

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AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 3:54PM UTC
I feel like you just wrote the exact situation I am going through. I hope all turns out well and you find a new opportunity quickly!
AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 6:04PM UTC
I hope it goes well for you too!
Now I have to figure out how to build myself back up. I was told I was an underperforming employee in accounting. I've been an accountant for 20 years now and have never heard my work was bad. I'm second guessing my ability to function in the only thing I'm good at.
Liz HoganJune 30,2022 at 6:17PM UTC
If you need help with resumes / cover letter I can help out.
AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 4:09PM UTC
Yes. Prioritizing you mental health is absolutely the best thing you can do.
AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 5:34PM UTC
I left a job without another job secured about 8 years ago. I ended up finding up mentor in my next role and was able to create a career for myself that has flourished.
I share this just to say, you have taken the hard step and positive things can be on the way.
You may feel broken now, but you can move forward!
AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 6:20PM UTC
If you have pto time left, use some of it to take leave to destress and think about what path you want to take on next. Most people run into a few bad apples throughout their careers, it’s not how you start, it’s how u finish.
AnonymousJune 29,2022 at 9:31PM UTC
I've done the same and was grateful for the peace of interviewing with no terrible job getting in my way. Good luck!
Tomilyn RichardsJune 30,2022 at 11:13AM UTC
So sorry you feel that way... what kind of work do you do? You don't deserve to feel that way and happy to help you network.
Just MeJune 30,2022 at 12:40PM UTC
move on
AnonymousJune 30,2022 at 9:30PM UTC
I am in the same position right now. I’m in an environment where I don’t feel safe or like I can be myself. I am leaving without a back up job too but I am leaving end of July so hopefully that can give me time. Is there anyway you can do the same to start looking and securing a backup? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The workplace can be horrible, especially for your mental health and self esteem! Don’t give up!
AnonymousJune 30,2022 at 9:31PM UTC
Default time to leave.
Anna Maria GeorgopoulosAugust 4,2022 at 12:41PM UTC
Can u have a talk to owner etc r look for another job whilst u r there