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I once read this definition of bravery and it’s all you need to know to make your decision - Bravery is refusing to abandon yourself.
It’s choosing what feels true inside you, even when it disappoints others.
It’s trusting your own Knowing more than the rules you were taught to obey.
That’s powerful. I’m so glad I posted on here. Thank you so much for this.
Guys I just wanted to thank you all for your heartfelt input and thoughts. Posting stuff online especially when you’re in a state of vulnerability can often times backfire due to trolls, people talking smack for no reason, etc.
Really glad I came across this bowl. You guys are awesome. Thank you all so much.
My mental health is worth so much more than money
I know this post might come off as immature but i’m sure I’m not the only one who is going through something like this or has gone through something like this
I, too, think you are actually being mature in recognizing & acknowledging your situation. My advice is get out - you spend the majority of your days at work, do something you can enjoy.
You don’t know how much this advice means to me. Thank you for your empathy, kindness, and non-judgmental thoughts.
Reading all of this conversation warms my heart ❤️
I am in your situation and been stuck for a long time. I am 1-2years away from becoming a partner. I am single and in late 30s, my career is the only thing going well for me and if I quit, am afraid I will be looked at as a total failure by my friends and family. However, I am coming terms with making a change by next year and finding a decent job that gives me work life balance. You should listen to your body and if you are young, make the change now and focus on building a career that you feel happy and passionate about.
You sound like you know what you want and need for your soul 🤍 if both are pains …. Which is less painful?
Does it matter if you have
Loss or respect temporarily yet gain inner peace and can sleep at night?
Inner peace you can show up as your best not only for yourself but for your family and friends.
Unhappiness and stress literally will chip away at your lifespan. I don’t think you or your family would want that long term.
When you live for God and not for people, and prioritize YOUR wellbeing, you live for something greater and won’t worry about what people think. You’ll find your own path and destiny and eventually they’ll catch on …. And respect you in a new way.
Your worth shouldn’t be tied to your career. You’re worthy simply because you exist and were made for a special reason.
Good luck quitting your job and forging on this new path I’m so excited for you and nothing but respect 🫡
You’ll find success in a new way. Success isn’t always monetary. Peace and love !
In my opinion, what you’re sacrificing isn’t worth the adulation from people, even family or friends. Especially if not financially supporting children or a worthy cause that brings you internal reward. Your mental health and satisfaction in your own life matters very much.
Sometimes the easy answer is the right one.
All – just a quick status update. I officially pulled the trigger on stepping away from my high finance role and started the position this month with my family friend.
Am I making less money? Sure. But am I happier – free from Sunday scaries, sleeping without anxiety, and finally having time for my health, family, hobbies, and life? Absolutely. And no longer dealing with unrealistic deadlines, tight project budgets that demand long hours, micromanagement, or unrealistic expectations? You’re damn right.
You all were instrumental in doing something I couldn’t have imagined: prioritizing my peace, happiness, and health over the opinions of my loved ones and society. Now I won’t suffer from the pain of regret wishing I would have left sooner, when the writing was on the wall.
Thank you guys 🥹💙
The main things keeping me here are the social reasons — the respect, the pride my parents feel, and the way my community views this career path.
But internally, I’m miserable. I’m overworked, burnt out, and I barely have time for anything in my personal life. My physical and mental health feel like they’re deteriorating. I’m constantly stressed, and at times I feel completely helpless and hopeless.
I recently received an opportunity to work with a family friend in their business. It’s not nearly as prestigious as what I’m doing now, but the pay would be enough to live comfortably. More importantly, the job would be far less stressful. He understands my situation and is offering me normal working hours, stability, and the ability to finally have time for the things that matter to me.
My dilemma is this: taking this role would almost certainly mean losing some of the respect I currently get — from my parents, my peers, my community, and even socially when meeting new people. It feels like it would be much harder to talk about what I do when it’s not something viewed as “impressive.”
I’m really torn. I’m exhausted, burnt out, and not sleeping well. I even called in sick today because I just couldn’t handle it anymore. I feel like I keep reaching my breaking point but never actually make a change.
Any advice would mean a lot to me.
people who love you cant stop loving, the fear is that people love you and are proud of you for the wrong reasons. Reasons they were taught by their parents. The best thing that doeshappen when you stop pretending and do what you need and want to do is that the wrong people will be gone. It feels like a loss but its the best thing that can happen, you start living for yourself
Make a plan and stick to it. Save x amount of money, divest status symbols, etc. It is possible. I worked in finance and tried to committ suicide and my mental health never recovered. I've been near homeless since and if I could redo life, it would be leaving when I had my mental health because medince and therapy don't reverse course lol.
Hi, I’m a member of the Trust & Safety team and wanted to pass along some helpful support resources below. I’m so sorry to hear that you were going through a hard time, but please know that you’re not alone.
https://help.glassdoor.com/s/article/Global-Safety-Support-Resources?language=en_US
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The most powerful thing you can do is do what matters to you.
I have no idea where you work but I am guessing Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Blackrock or some other prestigious financial firm.
Nothing wrong with leaving if you are unhappy. I am sure you can always find another position at some future date if you decide you don’t like your current career path.
As someone who did work in financial services for around 30 years I never would have left but was laid off.
BTW due to my finance career (and the two homes I owned), I developed permenant health conditions, severe acne scars, eczema, spasms, etc, as long as you're not traumatized you have a lot of time to plan but if you are experiecing health problems, plan sooner than later. The impending recession will give you time to set up a bsuiness, network, etc. please know that there is a way out. I beleive in you.