I've posted here a few times this week and I want to say thank you to everyone who gave me great advice to draft a resignation letter. I'm happy to report that I quit. No notice. Goodbye forever. Have fun picking up the slack of a failing role that I was drowning in.
The moment I left the building after quitting, it was like every muscle in my body relaxed. I had no idea I had been so physically tense from the stress I was under until the tension was gone. I feel like cooked spaghetti noodles.
I woke up today and made my partner and I breakfast, started on some chores I had been too depressed to handle, and am now starting a 1000 piece puzzle. I haven't had a hobby in years. I can stop obsessively checking my phone for the next email or call to come in.
My job ruled my life. I had no boundaries, was letting management's unprofessional behaviour influence my behaviour, and was starting to lose my integrity and passion for my field.
NOT ANYMORE BABY
I'm taking two weeks off to do nothing but relax and get myself back together. I want to go into my next job role with higher standards and hard boundaries.
This is mostly just a long rant to tell you all how goddamn great it feels to leave a workplace that is wrong for me.
AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF.
The same day I quit, I was contacted by a recruiter for a job opening in my city, that I am the most qualified person applicant for. It feels vindicating to know my skills and knowledge is in demand and I have no reason to let a job suck the life out of me because many other employers would want me.
Thank you to this sub and all it's members who have taught me that I do not owe anyone jack shit, and burning a bridge with an employer is worth it to save myself.
Cheers to you all. What a beautiful fucking day.