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.
Quitting is for losers. Ever heard that or something like it before? Well, we have, although not always said in the same words or shown in the same way.
From school all the way to home, it was ingrained in many of us that quitting won’t get us anywhere or that it will cause us to miss opportunities that might make our lives better. So, come adulthood, the real world, and jobs, we were perfectly trained to take the punches, ignore anything faulty at work, and push through even if something’s not working out.
That’s how you get promoted a lot faster, they said. That’s how you build a great career, they said. Well, we say that’s also the notion that allows employers to abuse and mistreat their employees.
Thankfully, people are now quickly starting to shed and discard this kind of mentality. Today, many more people are realizing that it is just not worth torturing yourself over a job that you hate and that is causing you to lose your sanity.
On Twitter, Helana Darwin, Ph.D., asked people to share their stories of how they quit their jobs to help her come to terms with her own work dilemma. The replies certainly didn't disappoint, and by their reasons, we can confidently say that quitting isn't for losers.
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
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.
