I quit my toxic job at Wells earlier this quarter and I wanted to share my perspective as a counterpoint to the general advice given on this board to hang on until layoffs.
After many months into a reorg that changed the nature of my job responsibilities and also who I reported to, I was worn down. After two days in a row of taking verbal abuse which led to two days in a row of crying, I finally had enough and quit.
Since I have quit, I’ve been the happiest I’ve been in a long time. I also found out a few weeks later that I am pregnant with my first child. Knowing that, I am so glad I quit when I did so that I am not subjecting my unborn child to the toxic stress I experienced daily while working at Wells.
Of course, the general advice to hang on until laid off is generally good advice as it is more lucrative. However, there are some situations where it is absolutely essential to quit with your head held high for your mental health and physical health.
I am grateful that I had the savings to quit. I also keep my living expenses very low. I bought a house well below my means just so I wouldn’t have to stay at a toxic high paying job to cover my bills.
Best of luck to all of you struggling in toxic jobs. I hope you get happiness soon.