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My joining is on Dec 13th …for the last 3 mondaysI will be receiving some mail from tcs like mails about what they are doing and a reminder mail for my joining date but today didn’t get any mails ….when I can expect the joining details in mail…like welcome mail from tcs ?? Tata Consultancy
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Your mental health is worth more than the pay and the ability to work from home. Easier said than done! I want to encourage you to take a leap of faith and look for something else. I worked my way up as a paralegal and received a high paying remote job managing IP paralegals. After a year the environment got so toxic for me. I was losing weight, my hair was falling out and my relationship with my kids was not doing well. I was having panic attacks before and after work and my anxiety spiraled out of control. After four years I made a plan and left. I am back to being a paralegal for in house and I’m so happy I made that move. I took a 30k pay cut however, my peace and mental health is better than it’s been in a long time. It was a hard choice as I’m a single mom to 3 but I’ve realized if I’m miserable and get sick from the stress and toxicity of the job, what good is that money for?? It I’m sick in the hospital or staying home because I’m so stressed is that even living? I’d rather work a job where I’m less stressed and have less money. I picked up a side job for the weekends that’s supplementing some of the funds I’m missing out on. Please 🙏 take that leap of faith
Yes the market is rough no lie! Hang in there
Your mental well being is first. I have been a paralegal for over 25 years and one thing I learned is no employer is loyal. No job is worth being miserable, or sick, or whatever. Life is short and you only get one chance at life. You don't get to do it over for anyone. So on that note, I resigned abruptly and it was the best decision of my life. I felt free and now I'm looking for a position in which I could utilize my skills but not in the legal field. Do something you enjoy and remember its not about the money, its about you.
You may want to just take a medical leave to rest and figure things out. Then once you make a decision go from there.