Has anyone ever experienced going from a job that doesn't appreciate you to one that does? This has just happened to me and I'm so happy it did.

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1. AnonymousJanuary 2,2025 at 11:17AM UTC

   Yes! In 2023 I was laid off after 25 years in a job where they didn’t value my expertise and now am in a company where they do. I have the same challenges with what I do as the previous job but the stress is much lower due to the great company culture. So glad to hear you are also experiencing this.

2. AnonymousJanuary 2,2025 at 1:20PM UTC

   I did and it was amazing for the almost three years I was there( laid off in March 2024). Hope to get back there soon in this new job market.

3. AnonymousJanuary 2,2025 at 1:27PM UTC

   Yes! I worked almost 10 years for a company where I was constantly micromanaged and told what a terrible job I was doing. I was a nervous wreck at the end of every and often cried in my car to and from work. I was given a choice to quit or take a demotion where they would keep me at the same pay, but without bonus (and over 50% of what I earned was bonus.) I obviously resigned and took a 4 month temporary job. The company liked me so much they offered me a full time position. I have been here for over 5 years and it is the best job I have ever had!

4. AnonymousJanuary 3,2025 at 1:35PM UTC

   I went thru the same thing . Horrible situation for +10 years and then got a new one that was heaven . It build my confidence for a little less than 3 years ( laid off). Good I can find it again .

5. AnonymousJanuary 2,2025 at 2:10PM UTC

   Yes - I actually moved to a different position within a company to a totally different department and am loving the new culture and managers who actually appreciate a person. My prior manager made me cry and be stressed out every day (and I'm not a person who cries easily and worked very hard on my career - had been there 19 years). New department has opportunities to grow career and great co-workers. Thankful every day for new position. I still find myself doing "protective" things but such a habit after the last few years.

6. AnonymousJanuary 2,2025 at 2:36PM UTC

   Thank you for sharing this!! I am very unhappy in my job and want to find something better.

7. AnonymousJanuary 2,2025 at 3:19PM UTC

   This gives me hope! Entering the New Year at my same job where I am over worked & underpaid. I feel discouraged, but I am holding on to hope that I will get a job where I am appreciated!

8. Tammy DuletzkeJanuary 2,2025 at 4:11PM UTC

   I have experienced this, unfortunately the job is a temp one that I only work during the summers (State Park). It's making it that much worse to work as a cashier for the winter in a horrible job. I'm counting the days until I go back to the park.

9. Tonia D. WoolfolkJanuary 2,2025 at 4:17PM UTC

   I left a job I was at for 14 years. I'd been micromanaged and mistreated for the last 5 of those years. It wasn't until I left did I realize how that toxic environment affected me. I had workplace trauma and it took a while to get over. Leaving a place that I planned to retire from was a hard decision, but I'm so glad that I did. Congratulations! I'm happy for you.

10. AnonymousJanuary 2,2025 at 11:32PM UTC

    Love this! A positive post, congrats to you!!

11. AnonymousJanuary 3,2025 at 2:18AM UTC

    Awesome so happy for you!

12. Jessica FerlandJanuary 3,2025 at 2:44PM UTC

    I did and it's been amazing.

13. AnonymousJanuary 3,2025 at 3:36PM UTC

    Landed my dream culture...and it wasn't even remotely intuitive that this place would be for me! It's lovely!

14. AnonymousJanuary 3,2025 at 7:11PM UTC

    You are very fortunate. Enjoy it!

15. Elise PilkingtonJanuary 4,2025 at 1:34PM UTC

    Wonderful, I'm so happy for you. I've experienced this with a change in managers, and it's great.

16. Jodie JohnsonJanuary 4,2025 at 3:13PM UTC

    Yes! In the fitness realm. Worked for a gym with an abusive owner and toxic work culture. Never again. I'm still in the fitness world, but NOT a gym. The pay is now 5x more and the people I'm around are caring & grateful.