I quit my well-paying job and couldn’t be happier.
Gave my notice 2 weeks ago and my last day is Friday. I have a professional white collar job. Good money. I’ve been fucking miserable for last 2-3 years. Hate being in an office all day. Hate the work. Feel like my work is meaningless and I’m going through the motions. My boss is a micromanaging sociopath who has put a target on my back. After 7 years of outstanding reviews, he started papering my file for bullshit reasons.
I hit my breaking point. I finally got a correct diagnosis 9 months ago after years of mental health struggles. On the right meds and my mental health is better and more stable than it has been in years. But I felt how my job was slowly unraveling my hard fought mental health stability. I just said fuck it and submitted my notice.
My asshole boss actually tried to get me to reconsider. He definitely hates me and I guess enjoyed having me around to torment. Fuck him. Karma will get him. I have nothing lined up and I don’t care.
Every day since giving my notice my anxiety and stress has been melting away. I’m luckier than most. I have an emergency fund and some part-time contract work lined up but on my schedule. Not going to replace my salary but will bring in some money. My wife, family and friends all support my decision. I’m going to pick my kids up from school everyday instead of them going to after care. Hike and be outside a lot. Do projects around my house. Do some writing. Who knows?
Don’t know what’s next but excited to find out. Life’s too short to be miserable 40+ hours a week. Door #1 was grind it out and be miserable for the next 25 years till I can retire if I don’t die first. I choose door #2.
TLDR: quit my good paying but miserable job with nothing lined up but couldn’t be happier.
Edit: A terrible aspect of my job is that it wasn’t just 9-5. Worked multiple hours every other weekend. On call nights and weekends. I found myself thinking about work all the time. I’ve got young kids and I was watching this precious time slipping away without me being able to be fully present.