How often do you think about quitting your job? I find myself fantasizing about it every day. I’ve even cleared out my office even though I’m not quitting for another couple of months - and I swear it felt so so so good to walk out with a bag of my personal belongings. I have a couple of personal items still there and I’m like excited to take them back home with me on Monday.

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Multiple times per week. I’m so maxed out on stress and work demands that I sometimes fantasize about working in a library or quaint bookstore filled with children and everyday patrons. Ah, but alas… I can’t afford such simplicity, golden (maybe silver) handcuffs and all.

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Ma'am I think you are on the wrong thread ......

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Quitting tomorrow lol.

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Please seek professional help.

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Everyday all day lol

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I feel the same way. Needed this today. Just cleared my desk out yesterday.

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Huh?

Associate 6: Title of the job is Geek Squad Pool Manager.

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I quit my job because I got another offer but it was rescinded. While I’m stressed, I’m still happier than I was at my job

In 2018, I quit after seven months from my then employment. I tried to get back to 9-5 on-site jobs but I realised that freelancing was my true calling and I have been able to do other things while Freelancing as a lawyer.

Daily. Then I quit last month and started my new job last week. The difference is night and day.

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