The toxicity at my last firm got so bad that I quit without another job lined up just to save my mental health. I’ve been unemployed for two months now. How do I explain that I walked away from a high-paying job for my own well-being without sounding like I’m difficult or prone to quitting when things get tough?

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Even though I was giving 110%, it wasn't the right job for me, and I realized I would be more effective at finding the right move if I focused on my job search.

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This perfect, and I would also even say that you cared about the clients and wanted to transition them to other attorneys thoroughly before becoming distracted by a job search.

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It’s ok for people to take a break, don’t worry too much.

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