I started my first job in the journalism industry four months ago and I know the work environment is toxic. My MA lecturers, John Schofield Trust mentor and therapist all encourage me to leave but get something lined up first. I’m really worried as the industry is so tough right now and I want something quickly as I am struggling so much mentally. I’m considering leaving the industry a while and finding any other job so I can get into a better headspace. Is this a bad idea?

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First, no job is worth your mental health. When you leave depends on whether you’re ok with not working for a while. Indefinitely. I mentor a lot of journalists and it’s a really tough market. My advice, depending on the severity of the mental toll, is to line up something else fast. Make finding a job your job. Quiet quit in the meantime. If you can afford to tell them to F off now, go for it.

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Next steps depend a bit on which behaviors you're describing as toxic. Some may be specific to your employment, others endemic to the industry/career.

Also, if you're hoping to stay with journalism for the long haul, you'll want to continue adding clips. Can you freelance for an outlet related to your desired beat as a side hustle?

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