Quitting Your Job and Dealing with Toxic Work Environment

Published: Aug. 15, 2023, 11 a.m.

In this season's debut, we celebrate Melissa's challenging yet freeing decision to QUIT her job, especially when dealing with a toxic work environment. We get into the depths of professional dissatisfaction - how to recognize the signs, manage your emotions, and make an informed choice.\xa0

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Episode Highlights:\xa0

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\U0001f552\xa0Knowing When It's Time:\xa0

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Besides the Sunday\xa0Scaries, a constant feeling of dread and a lack of growth opportunities were just some of the reasons Melissa considered before quitting. Is there a way to decipher the difference between temporary dissatisfaction and a genuine need for change?\xa0

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\U0001f614\xa0The Rollercoaster of Emotions:\xa0

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Guilt and anxiety to excitement and relief are all part of the rollercoaster of feelings Melissa shares that she herself felt when deciding to leave her job - and how she dealt with them when they came up.\xa0

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\U0001f4a1\xa0Considerations Before Taking the Leap:\xa0

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Before submitting that resignation letter, weigh your options. Rely on your support network to bounce your ideas off of. Melissa doesn't recommend just flipping the desk and quitting and shares what factors (financial and otherwise) she considered before hitting "send".\xa0\xa0

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