I’m resigning from a job I like at a great company for a similar role at another (seemingly) great company in a different industry that I think will provide more opportunity and be a great resume builder. But I feel so sad resigning. I cried when I told my boss. Is this normal? This was my first full time job.

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Yes it’s normal. I’m 25 years in, and was super sad when I resigned my last gig, for a better one. I was very invested in the prior company, our leadership team, our business.

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Thanks everyone 🥹 it helps to read these comments as I am wrapped in a burrito blanket by my desk cancelling every meeting I have today other than my therapy appt

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You got this OP! Remember growth is never comfortable. Change was a trigger for my anxiety/ depression, but one of the ways I got through was by reminding myself that staying at a job no longer serving my needs just for sentimentality and my coworkers wasn’t responsible and ultimately a crutch. If you’re leaving on good terms they’ll always welcome you back. You owe it to yourself and your career to test the waters. Baby birds gotta leave the nest to fly 🐥 (also give your new job at least 3 months to settle in). *hugs*

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If you have a good network you can always boomerang back if the new opportunity doesn’t pan out.

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I am in the exact same position right now and have the same feelings. And I think it is totally normal. You're not alone in that at all!

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Thank you for sharing! Hang in there! Something I am trying to remind myself is that change is uncomfortable. We chose to do this for a reason and we felt the fear but did it anyway.

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It’s normal! You spend a lot of time at work, and sometimes you bond and build relationships with the people you work with. I cried when I told my boss at my last job, and they cried too.

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I feel like it happens. I'm still at my first job at my first ever company and I feel like I, too would cry even when leaving towards something that's good for me.

You probably have good relationships with people there. Good bosses. Keep those relationships. Maybe you'll meet them again one day or just good references/recommendations.

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Totally normal! I balled my eyes out quitting my 1st job, sobbed to my manager and in my exit interview with HR. I left for financial/ career reasons but LOVED the people so it was a tuffy

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You’re mourning who you were. But get ready to embrace who you will become!

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Normal! I cried once while resigning because while I loved my job and my company I wanted to make more money and they weren’t willing to pay it. You have to do what’s best for you! Don’t feel bad, it’s business.

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