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I just quit my job due to mental health and wow I feel better

The job paid well, but was mentally taxing. All I did was answer some phone calls, put in orders, and do some paperwork. That sounds great, right!? That’s what I thought. 5 months into the place, and it had me coming home and bawling as a 30 year old man. I’m supposed to be a “man” tough it out, right? That’s what they tell you. I quit drinking years ago, but this place had me the closest I’ve ever been to drinking again. Drinking for me, means the end. The culture was awful, the clients were 92% assholes, and the coworkers were mostly knuckle dragging, extreme right wing, racist assholes. I just sent in my resignation email, explaining I have health issues which prevent me from continuing employment there. Idk what I’m going to do, but I feel better. Being in a toxic environment can kind of numb your own…


The job paid well, but was mentally taxing. All I did was answer some phone calls, put in orders, and do some paperwork. That sounds great, right!? That’s what I thought. 5 months into the place, and it had me coming home and bawling as a 30 year old man. I’m supposed to be a “man” tough it out, right? That’s what they tell you. I quit drinking years ago, but this place had me the closest I’ve ever been to drinking again. Drinking for me, means the end. The culture was awful, the clients were 92% assholes, and the coworkers were mostly knuckle dragging, extreme right wing, racist assholes. I just sent in my resignation email, explaining I have health issues which prevent me from continuing employment there. Idk what I’m going to do, but I feel better. Being in a toxic environment can kind of numb your own beliefs and thoughts since you become so tired. If you notice some problems with your thinking, actions, reactions, emotions, etc, listen to your body, you know yourself the best. I did discuss quitting this job with my therapist before I actually quit, and he was very adamant that if my health is on the line, then there is absolutely no reason to stay working there. I have minimal funds, an apartment I just moved into today (I will have to put in a 2 month notice already) and no real plans for the future. I’ll meet you all at the Big Rock Candy Mountain.

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