So a few people might have heard me talking about the large amount of stress I had been under from my job, and how after speaking with my husband and our family that the best solution would to be to put in my notice and then leave. I did this, and I am now out of the stressful environment that was bringing me so far down every day! It was bittersweet, the children I worked with were basically my own for the past few years, but the conditions otherwise were very rough and too much for one person to take on without help from the parents of the children.

So anyways, I left, and I feel soooooo much better! I feel like I can finally focus on me, and have already been hired for a part time position to be able to still contribute to my husband and I's household income and I will begin that job near the end of the month!

Now I really feel like my health and happiness is coming first, I will be able to use the extra time to take care of myself, our house, and my husband and I am so looking forward to this new chapter of our life!

Just wanted to share, now the whoosh and being healthier will definitely begin to show, I just wanted to thank everyone here for the support as well! You guys are absolutely fantastic!!

congratulations !

You and me both I left my toxic job a week ago. Congrats!

That's awesome for you!!!

I just had this discussion with a friend the other night. She is completely miserable at her job, but is too afraid to leave. She is also worried about taking a pay cut, which I understand, but I told her that she just put a price on her happiness. I'm hoping that jarred something in her.

I'm so happy for you, I can read the joy in your words!! (Happy for novangel too!!)

Stressful jobs are toxic to our health, worse than some diseases and syndromes and cause more damage to our lives than can ever be measured.

I'm glad you both moved on to new chapters in your life. I did it a while back and I swear it saved my life. I wish you both the best of luck!!

Congrats!

Congratulations, that is awesome that you made a decision that helped you! I am really happy for you

I had to leave a toxic job in November and it was negative for me in a lot of reasons, it felt like such a weight being lifted off of my shoulders and a sigh of relief to leave. I still need to find a job, sigh.

That is great- way to go!!

Congratulations! Life is too short to be married to a job that makes you miserable.

Thank you everyone for the responses! It's great to hear others have struggled with similar toxic situations and after leaving, things improved. As the days continue to pass I really know it was the best decision in every way!

Pink.... I too left a job a year and 1/2 ago that I had been at for 12 years and gained 100 lbs weight and stress... I had a Princess of a boss that I never knew how much of her work I would have to do when I walked in the door (besides my own)... When I quit.. the owner said do you have another job and I said no. just needed some me time... and I am so glad... I got another TOXIC job (you would think we would learn right?!) but was laid off in November... Then I finally found myself and spent time with myself and started this weight loss in January and met you all... THE BEST THING that could ever happen to me. I found my Happy place inside again after being gone for decades. I know that you have already starting feeling that.. I can hear it in your words... SO Happy and to have a parttime job already lined up well WOO HOO and Joy for you! so happy for you

Me too! Had a toxic job for a year, was so miserable, gained 20 lb. Quit and my life changed for the better.

A month ago I accepted another job from the same people that I knew was going to be toxic, just told them last week I quit. FEEL AWESOME!!!!!

Congrats on ditching the toxic job! I have been looking for a replacement job, but haven't found any yet. Since I'm the sole income (My husband has been out of work since Feb) I can't afford to quit, but as soon as I can, I am GONE!

My job is toxic too. Been there 10 years and gained 80 pds in the process. I would walk if my family could afford it. I am SO thrilled for those of you who left. Good on you!

I was laid off from a toxic job last September... Ok, now I don't officially have anywhere to live, and I'm working part time in a bar, which doesn't pay well, BUT... I'm finding my depression finally lifting a bit! It feels weird. So, I recognise your situation!

Congrats

There's nothing that can bring you down like doing the wrong thing for the right reason. You will survive. I didn't think I could, yet here I am. I admire that you took control of the situation and decided to leave, when you could have waited it out forever, trying to convince yourself that "it's not that bad"... You have your priorities well in order, and I wish you all the best in starting the next chapter of your life, may it be a very happy one

Oh, most excellent, Pink Hurricane! I can really relate to this. I too started a new job just last week. It's amazing how much my stress has diminished now that I've found the right place to work.