Resigning from a job as it is detrimental to your mental health

@Lostandalone Hey Lostandalone is there anyway you can hang out until you get another job? That would be ideal as it is always easier to find a job while you are working. I am going to tag @MDT into the conversation as he may have a different perspective on the whole situation. Whatever happens though no job is worth getting sick over. Take care. greenpeaxxx

Hello @Lostandalone I resigned from a job like that about 12 years ago as the environment was awful. I got to the stage where I was crying at work and dreading going in each day. Luckily I had a casual job as well that I could fall back on as I was able to get more hours and cover the shortfall. Quitting that job was the best thing I ever did but I wouldn't have quit if I didn't have my second job to fall back on. I hope things get better for you.

Thank you @Bunniekins @MDT @Lilly6 for your replies

currently I do not have another job to fall straight into... but I have started applying for jobs

in a knee jerk reaction I also enrolled and started and online practice management and business study diploma

my main concern is I will have to rely on my savings to get me by if I dh not find another job quickly... but for the sake of my health I really think there is no way I can go back there

@Lostandalone your mental health is more important than any job so do what is right for you. Good luck with you job search and online course.

Hi there.

im so sorry to hear you are going through this. I share your pain and frustration.

ive been experiencing mental stress at work for some time now too. I've found it helps to talk to an independent person, who can give an unbiased view of situations. Bottom line, life is too short and if it's not a happy environment to be in, for you, then move on.

If you do end up quitting, time it to not be a financial issue, and add to the worries.

Hope everything goes ok for you.

I resigned from a job I loved because it was too much mental pressure. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do and I keep telling myself I can go back next year. Some days I still cry at how much I miss it because it was my dream job. Unfortuantely I've forced myself into something else that is less pressure but still hard to manage with how unwell I've become, and I really regret that I have to do it but at the end of the day we need money to survive. Work can be really hard, but I was going to be fired and not allowed back if I didn't take the year off myself. Leaving isn't easy but sometimes it has to be done. All the best ❤️

@Lostandalone @Greenpea @Lilly6

I feel your pain that you are going through working in a toxic environment. It's good that you are looking at study and other jobs.

If you can write your concerns to the top boss or someone that is more independent to tell your story it may help. Otherwise I agree with the others, no job is worth your mental health.

Its difficult if you resign from your job and rely on job seeker to pay bills. Hopefully you get some job interviews soon so you can transfer from out of a toxic work environment into a more supportive one.

@MDT has suggested a good course of action, please see a mental health professional like a psychologist to talk about your issues. It will help you process what you have been going through and may help strategise on how to handle stressful situations.

Hi @Lostandalone

It sounds like youve been having it rough. I've been there many a time. I've ended up in several jobs that weren't the right fit for me. I can only shed light on what I did.

These jobs caused burn out and the inevitable decline of my mental health. I left after the breaking point. If I could do it differently, I would have left earlier. Jobs, while difficult to come by (particularly in my industry) really are not worth the pain once you reach breaking point. Ive learnt that in life, it's important to know what you don't want to do, as much as knowing what you do want to do. And if it comes to an environment that isn't helping you develop yourself, career wise as well character wise, then the only thing tying you to a job is income. And it's better off gaining that elsewhere with less stress involved.

Although, I know circumstances are hard now with covid 19 and employment. I imagine there has been a sit down with your employer discussing constructive feedback regarding your performance? Is there any way that you can work on these points at all? Perhaps them firing you isn't actually on the table. We all stumble with our work performance and we all can learn and take it as an opportunity for development.