When my manager said that the purpose of my job was to proof-read, make slides, create icons on said slides, do some Excel analysis – and in the end all of my work could just be ignored/thrown away by the client, I realised I couldn’t do it anymore. Paired with the fact that my manager gave me a horrendous ‘performance’ review that was more gaslighting than anything else, I handed in my resignation notice without a job offer.
I actually did get another decent-paying office job but I couldn't do it. I don't want stress, I didn't want an early commute, I didn't want to be inactive.
I've been enjoying my time off. I've been in the gym, running, going to yoga/Pilates classes, having lie-ins, eating healthy meals at home, enjoying the sunshine in the park. No regrets.
I'm very lucky I can enjoy this lifestyle for the time being. Soon I'll be retraining as a PT. No more working in an office ever again!