30 People Who Quit Their Toxic And Miserable Jobs Share Their Reasons Why They've Proudly Never Looked Back
Quitting might be a hard decision to make, but these people are sharing their reasons why quitting their jobs was worth it.
Some people reach a breaking point at work and never look back. In this roundup, 30 people share why they walked away from toxic jobs, miserable bosses, and workplaces that made everyday life harder than it needed to be.
The story starts with a discussion that struck a nerve, then turns into a stream of replies from people who were done tolerating bad treatment. Their reasons range from burnout and disrespect to relief, freedom, and finally getting their lives back.
The tweet that sparked the discussion:
HelanaDarwinGo ahead and keep pushing away more employees, why don't you?
TrumpsBrainCellThose are the kinds of people who shouldn't be 'leading' others
illogicallyleah
The results don't lie
ViPuhstushin
That was a quick jump from a nice 'I need you'
HealthcareGlob1
That peace and relief is worth quitting a hundred toxic jobs for
TMCully
It's beautiful when passion wins over working simply for survival
elliott_gr
Bad judges of their employees' capabilities
bird_letitia
Whoever allows these kinds of work environments to fester should really get a taste of their own medicine
TrudeauPhd
Protect your sanity at all costs
KaliButterfly
They should be confused about their own incompetence
deaddropfredd
Quitting toxic jobs can literally save your life
nancyfordephoto
Best professional mommy advice ever
dailylifedeath
This also hits close to home for the dream-job quitter weighing leaving family behind and sparking a fight with their wife.
When you start paying for the damages they've caused, it's time to run fast
Persephone_Sews
Bad clients and a toxic workspace are the recipe for disaster
McTabby
Don't hang on to what's not there anymore
STOGAM
This boss deserves to step on Legos for the rest of her life
AuthorNico
Don't trash talk other people when you don't even know the basics of trash talking
TheMorganLee
Love yourself and not the misery of the job
TheDudeWhoBakes
These are the elements of the perfect formula for employee abuse
ccourtneymcc
Whoever is in that head office must not have any brains
SherryElls
Quitting can change people for the better
IaraLacher
Finding yourself again just means you've made the perfect decision
Marlen9165
People like this shouldn't even be considered for leadership positions
lslurpmytea
What in the world is this boss and job?
Mommaof2
It would feel so good to see this bully booted off the job
josocialwork
Joke's on them
mckeelearning
When LinkedIn busts out its tarot card talents
SydneeCarroll3
Your job should be helping you have a better life
TheLeftorium
When it doesn't work, it just doesn't
AntonHur
There's no job in the world worth trading your peace and sanity for
eyreal13
It’s scary to quit a job, especially with nothing lined up. You momentarily lose that sense of financial stability, you experience that existential crisis of what’s next, and you might even feel like you’re being a burden to society.
If that’s what it takes to regain your sense of self and your sanity, then do it! Quit that job. Say adios. Never look back, and give yourself a pat on the back for doing a good job for yourself.
That kind of relief is hard to argue with.
Thinking about backing your friend after they quit for a risky venture? See how their “should I support them?” argument blew up.
