Anyone ever resigned in the middle of the study? Currently on an engagement, we’re short-staffed (as usual) so I know the team needs me but I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I want to give my 2 weeks now, knowing there’s 3 months left on this assignment and the rest of the team will have to pick up my workload. I feel bad but I just can’t go on.

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Do it! The firm will survive without you, so you have to choose yourself. Just leave on good terms since everyone in consulting ends up working together eventually—but definitely make the move!

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If you break down they’ll still have to pick up the workload, just in a more chaotic way

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You are not as irreplaceable as you think you are. The ED will find someone else within 2 days. This is not a 2 week DD. It’s a months long study.

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Echoing mck1 - I had the same thoughts as you op and was very clearly shown how easily replaced I am. It was a kick in the face and I know now to never put corporate needs above my own health

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No one will remember you after 10 days. You’re not irreplaceable.

However, I will say - Job market is bad. Try taking short term disability or just take a week or two off and see how you feel.

I am sorry you’re going through this. Feel free to DM if you want to chat

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Put in some time for mental health leave of absence with HR. Don’t make permanent moves from a place of fear.

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In this economy? Do you have something lined up?

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