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patphil

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3. If you're so unhappy with your current job that you are actually considering this, I say go for it!

Reply to liberal N proud (Original post)

Sat Apr 22, 2023, 03:54 PM

Apr 2023

I once read an article (I don't remember where) that said if you didn't wake up in the morning and feel good about going to work, then you were in the wrong job and should leave.
I hope you do well in your new position.

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Working in a toxic position [View all] liberal N proud Apr 2023 OP

Six years is a long time to be unhappy Sienna86 Apr 2023 #1

Yeah, SirusXM will be my friend liberal N proud Apr 2023 #12

Speaking of Sirius XM BWdem4life Apr 2023 #19

Sounds 'exciting.' elleng Apr 2023 #2

If you're so unhappy with your current job that you are actually considering this, I say go for it! patphil Apr 2023 #3

You answered your own question: "things have become toxic" Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #4

+1 2naSalit Apr 2023 #15

+1. My last job became toxic but I could bail out...never looked back..nt mitch96 Apr 2023 #17

Right, staying too long in a bad situation can be very damaging. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #18

Good luck. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #5

Take the offer. Six years is a long time to stay in a job where you are miserable. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #6

I would not send the scathing letter. Chances are a toxic company spooky3 Apr 2023 #7

Right elleng Apr 2023 #8

I would keep the letter CountAllVotes Apr 2023 #10

I had to write it liberal N proud Apr 2023 #13

Totally understood nt spooky3 Apr 2023 #14

Do it, and don't look back. Meadowoak Apr 2023 #9

I've retired 4 times and always wanted to keep working. Each time has been a new experience. erronis Apr 2023 #11

I stayed in a toxic position for a few years. Turbineguy Apr 2023 #16

Not nuts. Added benefit, keeps your brain young lostnfound Apr 2023 #20

That sounds really horrible jfz9580m Sep 2024 #21

I did, a very small company had been recruiting me for a while liberal N proud Sep 2024 #22

I am so glad you found a better fit jfz9580m Sep 2024 #23