How I knew it was time to quit my job to focus mental health.
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- Опубликовано: 4 мар 2022
- If you told me I would have quit the career I chased my whole life to focus on mental health, I would've laughed at your face. I'm literally the most risk averse person I know!
In this video I unpack my own journey and coming to terms with quitting my job - why I made the decision, how I made the decision, and what things folks should think about if they are pondering making the same leap. Remember that no matter where you are in your journey, you always have a choice, even if the space to make the choice is minimal!
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I was pressured to become a lawyer by my parents, but it’s not my choice, and I don’t want to be a lawyer. So grateful to come across your RUclips.
I'm so glad you're here! And listen, just b/c you are a lawyer doesn't mean you're locked into it forever!
@@julianinlaw Thank God I came across your TT, FB and RUclips! I was having a serious anxiety and it happens more often lately! I have to be medicated for the last 3 months…! My Mom, who is also Vietnamese, isn’t as supportive as yours. Anyway, you have no idea what your story have done for me! Thank you!
Same. Now ten years after taking on the long journey of becoming a lawyer and finally made it. I started losing hope in life and just had now desire to go on. So I finally as of two days ago said “this is it”, I am quitting law to pursue what gives ME purpose in life and not my parents.
I'm in the same situation.
@@nicolequin9108 A friend met a lawyer who had social anxiety in a therapy group, she found it hard being questioned or interrogated in court.
Sometimes it's not the job itself. Sometimes it's the people you work with and company policies.
Absolutely a lot of my work team is so negative
Absolutely agree with you 💯
Yes, when both the husband and wife (bosses) take a week off every month. There are no clear leaders around, this is the main reason why I am leaving my job. Overworked, taking on other people's workload and underpaid.
Sometimes it's just the job.
Actually it's always the people around imo ^^
I quit. I don't care if I spent +10 years going to good school, building my career. I don't care of social stigma of letting go of job. I matter first. I respect your decision. World needs more honest and authentic ppl like you.
Can I ask what field you work in?
you ALWAYS matter first!!! thank you for the love
Im so proud of you.
The societal stigma is what keeps people submissive to miserable jobs for 50 years and they end up as Karen’s who hate everyone and hate their own lives.
You only get one life. Don’t waste it just because a miserable boomer told you to “suck it up”
Your health is more important than money. Its your wealth at the end of the day.
💯💯💯☮️
My spirit is so broken from my job I had to leave due to severe anxiety, I feel like I can’t even interview right now. I hope I can again soon
One day at a time. Work on the anxiety separately from your job - that will help !
How are you doing now?I resigned today after 10 years of service. I can't even think straight at the moment
I've been there! I just quit my job. It's hard to leave the security blanket but I think I had to do what I had to do.
I tried applying to jobs and I did horrible on my interview because of how bad I feel at my job right now. I'm thinking of leaving without an9ther job.
I just quit my 2nd job today it’s only part time I sent them a message yesterday and today I did not show up.
I’ve come to accept that I cannot work somewhere long term. Like those people who are like “I’ve been working here for 23 years” … That will never be me. I have chronic depression and a job easily triggers my mental health issues to get worse. A bad job means I will go from having no anxiety symptoms to having severe anxiety that lingers even after I had quit and got therapy.
Update: I did k3tamin3 assisted talk therapy for the anxiety. Also IV k3t for depression. It worked. Now I work remote in IT. I get paid more and less stress. Thank god!
I'm so happy that you're aware and acceptant of that! Honestly I feel like the "work somewhere forever" model is on its way out. Our generation has so many other interests and opportunities compared to past ones, that it's only natural we spend less time in one spot. I'm glad you are prioritizing your mental too. So important.
@UdoADHD OMG SAME !!!!
Honestly, same. My best advice is to get yourself a Roth IRA! So you can keep your money you put in no matter where you are. I’m quitting my job may 31st. It’s triggering my mental health since Feb 2022, and it’s time. For my mental health problems, a job feels like a toxic relationship. It’s weird!
@UdoADHD Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this post. As excruciatingly painful as the pandemic was (and still is), it forced me to reflect. I realize that all the jobs that I had were worsening/triggering my anxiety. However, I was too afraid to acknowledge it before because being employed, even if the job is toxic, is what everyone else expected of me. However, none of these same people were asking about my mental health.
When I did mention that my job was affecting me negatively, I was told "just look for another job but don't leave your job before you've found another one". However, I was so drained after work and on weekends, this was nearly impossible. 2020 was the first time I had the courage to prioritize my mental health and surround myself with more pveople that understand that. Thanks again for posting.
wow, love that for you!
I put in my notice last week. It was one of the scariest things I’ve done as my work ethic has always been strong since I was a teen. It’s been affecting my mental health for a while and I tried to power through and hoped things would get better as I looked for work but then it escalated to physical issues. So I resigned. Everything you felt in this video was what I was going through. Funny thing is within 24 hours of my notice they found 3 people to divide my workload between. I had been telling them it was too much for months and was ignored. My takeaway is “Choose you.” These jobs really dgaf and will use you up as long as you let them.
@@mistermiyagi6073 so are you going to stick around for the 6 months?
Absolutely correct
I've had three mental breakdowns now. The third only being the other week. Today I quit my job and I had too. For once I realised my health is more important than any job. Now I need to start looking after myself. Stop eating rubbish. Start going to bed at a reasonable time. I come first from now on. Yes its going to be hard but my life matters.
You absolutely come first!!! You won't regret it one bit.
I’ve watched probably 5-7 quitting my job videos in the last month and this one hit home the most. My job is physically and mentally demanding, and day after day after day my job takes about .2% more than I can gain back “recharging” after work or on the weekends. I feel the end is near. Thank you for making this video
Just quite your job already. What are you waiting for? don't worry any other place you work they will pay you :) you won't be working for free. Do you think the CEO or your manager even thinks about your feelings. Save yourself.
You are welcome - and I hope things are going OK with you now
@@whiterabbit4048 It's not just easy to quit at that instant, you have to build your savings to last you several months to pay the bills. You need to build the momentum, then quit when you're ready, but make it asap.
First find another job before you quit
Barely existing. Pandemic was THE BEST time in my career. Crying on way to work.
Man, when you asked "Is your path sustainable?" I felt like I got hit by a truck. No, it definitely isn't. I got sick often because of my job. The only thing that is good is the salary, but with this amount of stress, I would probably die early anyway
That's me right now. I've never quite anything and for the first time in my life, my job made me feel like I'm worthless. I can't sleep, spent most of my weekends thinking about how am I going to get through next week, gained 25 pounds in three months, diagnose with hypertension, on and on, it's time. I will work on my resignation today.
I'm quitting my job next week, back up plan. I am priveleged that I do have a decent sum of cash behind me and my daily expenses are low. I'm ready to fight for my mental health and be happy finally.
Wow 220 comments and we all have similar stories… how truly sad…. Good workers being crushed… 😭😔😔….
My toxic AF boss locked me out of the computers and told me i would need to do all of my work by hand because she somehow found out i was job searching, literally only for week lol, i was waiting for responses to put in my two weeks. When i got to work and found this out, i gave her 1 hour to get another coworker in the office and i was leaving. Left 30 min later. This was yesterday
Congratulations. I hope things are going well.
I quite my accounting job today. It took more than 10 hours of my time per day. 8 hours working + 1 hour lunch (but you are at the building) + 1 hour round trip commuting at least + getting ready and all that. Oh boy for how much? $60k and no benefit? they put my on salary but I was expected to work 40 hours a week. They would not allow me to even work 1 freaking day from home. 60% of the time at work I had nothing to do and drove me crazy. Today I after I quite I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulder. People please you are #1 and will always be #1. The CEO and people at your job don't give a *** about you. At the end of the day you are just a number on their balance sheet. Please if your job is toxic and draining you please quite and get a job that you can find comfort. Please do not just go for the money. Your mental health is way more important than any money. I hope everybody to be happy.
Atleast you only work for 8 hours. Me and My colleagues often end up working way beyond 10 hours and during the peak tax season it literally happened that we had to stay overnight at the office just a day before the due date, and for what exactly? Peanuts!!!
Omg hi. I know it's too late coz it's a year later
But I have the same experience
I work Mon-Sat. No benefits, and earn little money. I also have nothing to do like 70% of the time at work and I wanted the option to day work at home. Becoz during the month there's nothing to do
I spend so much in commute time and preparing for the job. The company policies are shitty and they don't consider us. They fire people without allowing them to serve notices.
Lately I've been thinking about quitting but I need money to survive. So I've also been applying hoping to get another job lined up. Hopefully it's a part time one
For an accountant your spelling is horrible 😂
So,... You had a typical job?
Need to hear this. My ‘dream’ career feels more like a nightmare
Same here!
I am about to quit my job as a result of a very serious burnout. First for me. No back up plan so very scary but I am doing this for my health and know that a change is needed and something good will come out of it. That voice you mentioned has been screaming for many months now for me. Your video is very clear, to the point and helpful! Thank you
Hope you're doing fine ! You got this
Yea, I'm gone. I really need to focus on my health and just take a long mental break. I needed this video. I'll live off savings, stock dividends n do some gig work sometime. I just can't do the job any longer, I owe myself much more out of life.
You ABSOLUTELY owe yourself that much more out of life!! and you WILL figure it out!
Most people can't afford to quit but they can usually downsize.........think of the relief❤
Julian, I tried to push through my first episode of depression, burnout, and thoughts of self harm for about 5 months. I did it for monetary reasons and because I wanted to help my company. I just now realized that my company doesn’t care about my mental health. I applied, and was approved, for medical leave by the state of Washington. I am now on leave since last week and receiving 90% of my salary. I appreciate you pointing out the importance of mental health. I wouldn’t have considered that an option. I’m feeling hopeful now that I’m in a position to focus on my mental health. Doctor, Psychiatrist, and counseling are helping. And I’m grateful that I do not have to worry about money at the same time. I hope others have the same opportunity. Thanks Julian!
I left my 10 year career earlier this month. It was 3 years prior that i made the decision because i was already mentally unhealthy. It was a high stress job and I knew I would eventually leave no matter how many therapists I saw or how many different ways they approached resolving or relieving my mental health and stress. When I finally left, I felt this burden off my shoulders, it was 10 years of my life being stressed. No matter how many resources my employer offered, was it worth staying for stress year around? Nope, I was out. Now I'm looking into a career change while relaxing at the same time too. Make major shift and changes in your life, stress is not worth it.
I was sitting at my dest at work yesterday crying, I can't take the bulying from my boss anymore. I came across ur video. Thank you😢
Uhm u should report that
You need to be like Adam Sandler in Anger Management and stand up for yourself while making him look like the biggest doosche, with the the biggest embarrassment of his life.
Halfway through this video, i texted my boss that I was quitting effective immediately. I was experiencing quiet firing and it was time to move on. I knew they would not fire me outright. Things got harder at home also. My health was suffering.
Mental health runs the whole (proverbial) show. I'm glad you are being honest about yourself to your support system and to yourself and sharing with us. Thank you.
Unfortunately I am in a position where I can’t quit. I have so many responsibilities and a family to provide for now. But recently I’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. I am on medication and the source or the stress I believe 100% comes from my job. It’s good paying. Hours and benefits are really good but it has sucked the life out of me. I just don’t knows what to do
Start applying to other jobs!
What type of job is it
Same i was diagnosed with anxiety and 95% came from my jobs
Quit today, good to hear I’m not alone. Thank you for being vulnerable
My one recommendation is that when you do quit, don’t give your boss a two week notice. They won’t give you a two weeks notice when they fire you or lay you off, so don’t extend that courtesy to them. Just up and leave, cuz when they fire you or lay you off you have to leave immediately or be escort out by security or the cops
When I gave my two weeks notice at the last two jobs I had they responded by just removing me from the schedule. They took all of my remaining hours away from me for the last two weeks I had remaining. A true sign of poor and weak management when they do this. They did not even ask me the reason why I was leaving. I totally agree with you when you say not to give them notice, and just leave.
Yes, and may I add, in my industry, nursing, it is now “Sheek” for the employer to pay out your final checks in minimum wages if not provided a months notice. It is a blatant F#@k you, last laugh to the employee and how corporate bludgeons nurses into staying in a job that crushes the very soul !!!!
I want to be but at the same time I wouldn't be able to pay for my college classes but working 7 12 hours days is taking it toll on me.
Pretty much a perfect description of how I’m feeling in my job. So ready to quit but trying to find another job first
Same here. I hate the workplace I’m in. I’ve never been this regrettable of accepting a job. I should’ve stayed at my last job even though it was a big pay cut for me, but I could’ve found some ways to make extra money
Is it sustainable is absolutely what I needed to hear today.
Man oh man. I could have easily replaced you with me and the stories would be identical, it actually brought me to tears. I've been feeling so alone, all because I've allowed a job and its ways to break what I thought was an impenetrable wall and mind set. Thank you, thank you. I needed to hear this.
Shout out to all the people with 1k or less in their bank account watching this like quitting is an option.
I think as long as you can put as much money to one side as possible, for food only, then if you quit, you know you will not go without food. Apart from 'that'....downsize....it's worth it..
@@margo.3466if only food was our only expense
You said everything I would have said..I'm so glad I'm not alone
You're never alone, Joey
Base on what you described, I must have been depressed for a decade. I have lost all interest in life. I have reached all my life goals at age 30. There was no motivation to strive anymore except for my kids. Through years of career struggling, I have lost my interests and hobbies. I now don't find anything happy other than seeing my kids happy.
I knew from a decade ago, my job will destroy me. I don't think I can quit until my kids are older. My work is getting more demanding(Tech) and unforgiving. I am not sure how long I can manage but I have to suck it up. That's my mentality for the past 10 years.
Thank you for this ❤️
I just turned down my dream job. I have been working in a similar company that operates the same way, but my anxiety, loneliness and depression has never been higher. I hit the wall of burnout in May and was sent on sick leave. Have not been the same since. I could not see it working for me mentally in my “dream” job. The process of letting go is sooo hard and I keep doubting my choice.
I have taken a slower paced job in my hometown and my next aim is to build myself up again (therapy and exercise), relax, find what I enjoy again.
Hope it works out for you.
Good luck Limmi hope you'll find your dream and peace 🍀
This video spoke to my SOUL. I’m taking a year sabbatical from my career (nursing) and I plan to work on myself. Physically, mentally, & emotionally. Thank you for understanding 🥹
Nursing is too much on much mental health
I am in IT and Im going through the same pattern that you had, but not marijuana, just alcohol. I'm so miserable now, mentally stressed, can't sleep, full of anxiety and dreading work. I wish I could quit, but I have bills to pay. Your advise hit home. I've been thinking of quitting since several months ago, it's not just an instant decision, it's been building for so long. Now Im planning and waiting for around 3 months before doing this. Your advise made so much sense compared to the other quitting videos I've seen this week. Thank you.
TAKE ACTION!!!! That is the most important thing. Wishing you well Jack
@@oqwer-vv7yghang in there, stay tough, take care of your health first, and quit if you must. Companies are not there to help us, we are dispensable to them, can easily be replaced when we leave. I quit this week to look after my mental well-being. I'll enjoy my time and break, I'm good for 6 months unemployment, and then I'll plan the next chapter of my life. You look after your well-being. Good luck!
I finally got a good paying job for the first time in my life at age 39. Within that year my parents had passed (my dad of a heart attack, my mom slowly died of ovarian cancer) and my girlfriend got thyroid cancer at the same time my mom found out about her's. After I lost my mom I became insanely depressed and once my girlfriend completed her radiation therapy she kicked me out.
I became super depressed, started over eating, quit associating with people, and just didn't care at all about making money. I eventually quit my job to focus on myself and started to get better, however, since I quit that job in the same year it's been a HUGE mark on my resume and I can't seem to get any job offers higher than 16 an hour.
They won't take me back and nobody will hire me and I feel myself slipping right back into depression and it's a huge fight.
I'm sorry you are going through this. Pray to God for strength
I'm so sorry for you. Trust and believe...it will get better.....baby steps....one day at a time ❤
What industry were you in? Maybe switch to a different one
Im so sorry you’re going through this. I see you, and i hope things will get better for you
You can quit any job if you have a good amount of money to coast on.
HI Julian, thanks for your video, I was in a pediatrics residency during the COVID pandemic (2019-2022) and I reached a point of burn out in the end where my body instinctively was repulsive and would move away every time it saw a computer. It was just alot of burn out and loneliness, isolation, I didn't finish and got really sick actually and had to quit. I am so happy now that I have my peace and happiness and I am with my family and healthy now.
People work because they have to survive regardless of how they feel
My mental health improved the minute I realized I wasn't going to take a bad job looking after other people's kids because they had to work. I hate looking after other people's kids when they can't be bothered to do it themselves.
I've been in multiple toxic work place situations in my career which has been soul sucking experiences, this is what I felt through my experience:
1. Inexperienced leadership ruins everything, company which gives leadership roles by only seeing Tier 1 college names.
2. Micromanagement is the ultimate reason to be called as toxic work place.
3. Never work in any place just for money, they don't own you. They pay you for your time, that doesn't mean you should be working 24*7.
4. Your physical and mental wellbeing should be the top priority, protect them at all cost. The moment you feel it's taking a hit, you should realize work place is toxic.
5. Work in a place which let's your creativity thrive, not the one which diminishes it.
Thank you for your video! No one ever points out mental health. I have worked at my job for six years, straight through the pandemic until now. With only two vacation times out of those years it's still a headache to get time off approved. Even with my problems with my child and my brother passing away. My Boss still expected me to come into work. I was furious. Now it's been five months later, I am exhausted, overworked, and stressed out more and more often. I have finally decided to change my career path all together, less pay but a much more healthier mentality and somewhere people actually appreciate the work I do. Thanks again! I hit that SUBSCRIBE FOR YOU ❤️
Thank you for this video. I am quitting my job today. Like yourself, I am privileged to have financial resources behind me to provide some support. It has been 1.5 years of me mulling over this situation, bouncing from project to project, job to job - making excuses externally about why things weren't working out. I don't have a clear path or clear back-up plan in front of me. I never had the energy or passion to even consider an alternate path or "side-hustle". The feeling of uncertainty is terrifying but is something I must face.
Same here. After roughly 2 YOE in a toxic corporate job I’ve had enough. Go travel and meet cool people (if you can). I’m definitely glad I am!
Hey man, similar situation here, I feel like it’ll never end, got the courage and made the plan to quit in 3 months, I’ll give my self some time to process this and go accordingly about it, hope your journey is faring well
I was watching this video 2 months back when I was still considering it, as on date today, I already quit 2 weeks back , that too my dream job. Everything that’s been said in this video is so true and I have gone through all these stages.
I just made a similar decision to quit, go back to school for a masters, and make a large career transition. I allowed pressure from others put me on course for my current career when I was 15 years old. Now 15 years later despite being very successful and having very clear paths towards continued career progression, what I was doing was getting too far away from my core skillset. I was a software engineer who was invented into a business management employee based on what my company needed me to be. Like you said in the video, I started to realize the source of my dread and anxiety was knowing that the future I wanted wasn't aligned with the path my career had me on. Submitting my resignation was one of the most freeing things I've ever done in my life, and my mental health and happiness levels are worlds different since. I'm still not where I want to be yet, but I have a newfound level of self assurance I haven't felt in years.
Great video man. Thanks for this
Thank you so much for reducing the stigma. We are people not robots! You’re clearly incredibly self-aware. All the best wishes to you.
Thank you for sharing❤
Thank you bro!! This helped me
I've been on the fence of quitting my job for months now & this really hit the nail for me.
Especially on the part where you said that you have tried doing things for your mental health (see therapist, setting boundaries) - after all these things, it really came to the conclusion that it really was the job all along that was causing the mental health problems.
Thank you for laying out your thought process. It really has helped me!
I needed this today…. Thank you!
I really needed to hear this. I appreciate your words of encouragement.
Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing your story ☀️
Julian, I relate to so much of what you shared in this video. Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you Julian! I am so grateful for you sharing your journey. Your words meant a lot.
this is exactly what i’m going through and feeling summarised into on video. thanks for making me feel less alone, this was an easy subscribe :)
I woke up this morning, sobbed while brushing my teeth, sobbed to a coworker on the phone, sobbed to HR, sobbed to my boss, and sobbed the rest of the day. I am taking a mental health leave effective asap and measuring out an escape route all along the way. I am not built for this and I will not force myself in spaces I do not belong.
great intro. drawed me in instantly. im going through all of this
Thank you!!! You speak from the heart and point directly at what I am going through currently!
This is a God send
It’s money. Can’t do anything without money. Chained to the slavery system.
Downsize as much as possible.
In what way??
Great points
Your video really resonates with me - this is exactly where I’m at.
These are the same thoughts and questions I’ve had to process my situation.
Love the video, man! It really helps!
Nice video as I want to quit my job of 7 months without a notice because when I tried to give a two week notice, they kept persuading me to stay, I stood there only under part time but to find out the days & hours are weekends again, after I told them, I cannot work every weekend, and the environment is just not good. Coworkers not treating me fairly or nice. I need to focus on my mental health and my anxiety to get better. This gave me the courage to walk out if I need to without any notice. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing 🤗
You're welcome Lisa!
Appreciate the content Julian!
Much love Andrea
I can't thank you enough for this video. I recently have gone through a very similar experience and so much of what you said was so relatable to not only my experience but I'm sure many others as well.
I remember first coming across your mental health content on TT and am delighted you have a yt channel that extends into these topics further…
A lot of the points you made in this video really resonated with me; I left my job earlier this year when I hit a rock bottom on my life and realized that I couldn’t continue on in my job anymore in order to literally preserve my own life. I never thought I would have the courage either but I did, you did and now both of us (plus a whole slew of people out there) have left unfulfilling roles in lieu of something new and I hope it’s been a good experience for everyone involved. It doesn’t come without my own personal challenges but I’m glad I took the plunge to try something new.
Thanks for the videos! Hope you’re going well!
Thank you. Work Life Balance is necessary.
Loved this video, Julian. You’re so articulate explaining all of this! ❤ Mental health is not simple indeed, improving it won’t be lineal and there will be bumps along the road for sure.
Thank you for sharing, Julian. I have in recent times come to prioritize my mental health, especially in the working environment because that is where I spend a lot of hours in a day. I will choose a healthy working environment or work culture over salary any day. I am about to start mental health advocacy because I feel not much attention is given to it in my community. Thank you once again for sharing.
It is great to see your video opening up your mind, whch really reminds me of my law school years...always getting C, D...not getting internship...peer pressure...but I somehow managed to become qualified although on a low end salary (for low grade student). I enjoyed my legal practice much more than law school, and fast forward 10 years + I now set up my own law firm. I think your Harvard education spoke enough of your intelligence, hence maybe one day after a while, you can try different practice (if big corporate clients not suitable then try some individual client practice like personal injury litigation)...maybe one thing will suddenly lit up your mind and you found back the passion. Looking back and only speak for myself, I am glad I somehow passed through law school although I did indeed apply to transfer to other faculty quite a few times...for someone, jump gun does not mean relief but makes it even harder for you to look back and swallow the failure...so if you somehow can find an area of practice that can spark your mind, that would be a wonderful way to conclude your career and finally conquer the mental health issue. All the best.
Really do like the video. Points brought up like recharge time ! Oh and expectations of yourself or others!
You have wisdom beyond your years. I wish you well with your life !
Great video….very helpful….may your journey show great progress
Thank you very much for this video. I have been been stuck in my Job for 8 years and it has truly become unbearable for me to go through another day. I check all the boxes that you mentioned in your video basically. I even stay up late every night because I don't want to sleep and start the new Business day. Sunday afternoons are the worst where all the worries about work start seeping into my head. I have become "Mentally Allergic" to the notification sounds of Skype, Teams, Zoom, etc; I hate that amber hue behind the Outlook Icon ushering in a new Email or a meeting reminder... Maybe it is time for me to take that leap of faith, luckily I have been working on a plan B for some time now. Thanks again wish you all the best.
Thank you this was helpful.
No problem :)
Thank you very much. I have been looking through RUclips videos about quitting job. You didn’t answer any questions yet the journey and process of quitting is clear and concise
I feel seen, no one yells at me and I am not stressed out with the work. I just feel it's time for me to look into other avenues. My mental health feels like its def struggling for sure. I work alone with animals, and even though its very sweet I am feeling lonely. I am over the field and this is me weaning out of healthcare and maybe more into the arts. But this video surely feels very relatable
That video was spot on and very real, cause that is what I am currently going through. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing! I'm in the process of leaving my current job for another. I realized early in my current role that my mental health started suffering, started suffering from burnout. I have lost the enthusiasm of looking forward to the next opportunity. I thought of taking leave of absence or taking a career break altogether to get my head straight. One downside to this is I am a foreign national on a work visa and if I were to quit my job, I would have to leave the country or things with immigration would get really messy. Hopefully, changing my job, industry, and environment will help turn things around for me. One day at a time.
I am in a similar situation but I’ve decided that I’ll take some time off. To heal myself
Julian thks for so many specific ideas that are helpful when going through a job transition. I am also working on my physical and mental health by making protein fruit smoothies and oatmeal several mornings a week, using the Calm app for meditations, and looking for new opportunities that are a better match for me at this time. I want to work where I experience less anxiety, than in my current roles in
real estate, which has been such a rollercoaster due to 10+ interest-rate hikes, extreme bidding wars and significant lack of inventory during the last several years.
Absolutely spot on! Thank you for bringing mental health treatment out of the dark. I send you much love. #reducethestigma
You are so welcome - thank you for the love!
Thank you for your sincere share here, very relatable. And it’s true you can sometimes blame a tendency toward depression and anxiety for what’s really just a bad work arrangement.
I want to quit and take a biggest risk of my life. I am mentally so tired, not getting enough salary, pressuring from the clients. It’s too much now
I hate my job so much but I can't afford to just quit
Thank you for this. I needed this💕So glad I found this video. Been struggling with the same issues and need to make a decision real soon.
No problem :) I’m glad it was helpful, you got this!
Thanks Julian!
Im thinking of quitting my current job, after saw your video i realized my decision is final..thank you for sharing your side ....
Thank you, Julian. I really needed to hear this. I’m going through all this right now.
You're welcome - and hang in there.
Thank you for your reply, Julian. I’ve been reaching out for help finally and it has been much better. I hope others who are suffering would also reach out to their doctors, family, and friends. I believe it’s too much to handle on your own.
Your story motivated me to ask for help. Which is okay. I was hurting and very desperate on my own. Thank you for sharing your story.
I wish you the best, Brother.
Very good video. I’m currently really struggling with accepting that it’s time to leave one of my current jobs, which has been my main source of income for the past two years. I believe that there are seasons for everything, but we have to listen to that inner part of ourselves when we know something isn’t right for us anymore.
I relate to this so much
I know we are in separate fields, but after dedicating several years to the field of Cybersecurity engineering, I have recently taken the decision to step away from my role. Yesterday marked my last day in this capacity. The relentless demands of my job, the daily commute spanning an hour each way, and the regular disruptions to my sleep due to on-call responsibilities had taken a toll on my well-being. Consequently, I found it imperative to prioritize my mental and physical health. Thanks for sharing this video. I don't feel like quitting was a mistake anymore.
Rising 2L here. Told myself I wasn’t going to do a summer internship. But I gave in to the pressure from everyone about how it would impact my credentials. Just started my summer internship last week. Should have listened to myself. I hate it and know I need to quit asap. I’ve been working part time throughout school so this is my second job. I just can’t do it and don’t understand this sick work or die mentality in the legal field. I had no idea this video was going to be related to the legal field but it came up when I searched “quitting a job you just started.” Great to hear it’s ok from a corporate lawyer. Appreciated your video, thank you.
Amazing Video and thoughts 💭 Julian!!! Keep up! ✨Grateful ❣️
Thank you Heal :)))
Appreciate you deciding to face the mountains you've carried for so long, it helps me climb the current one with sound reassurance, stay blessed king💪❤️
When i started my job i starting home tuition as part time, during job i was excited to learning things but behaviour, toxic environment pressurised me and after 3 years i quite my job, but God is so good.... My home tuition becomes an academy and now i am a honer of my own academy.
This is spot on!
Thank you for sharing your journey. Subbed. :-)
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I can relate to your situation so well right now. I know I should be incredibly grateful for the job I have but I have begun to realise that my mood on the days I have to work is far more irritable and depressed than on the days when I have some time off. I am prone to depression and besides irritability and sadness, the next step of depression - for me - is to start fantasizing about d*eath. As a ticket out of all my misery. I am not there yet but I do see my brain trying to take me along on that path. I am mindful enough (now) to stop it from taking me there but soon I won't be. I hope I quit before I become weak.