Leaving job- people making me feel guilty.

[AnxSam]

Okay, so 4months ago I made a tough decision to resign from my job commencing later this month. The work I was in wasn't giving me any satisfaction and was one of the biggest reasons why I was getting anxiety, depression and negative thoughts. I really disliked my job and in my current role, i have been there for over 2 years. I only stayed in this job because I had someone close to me offer me a position and I didn't want to let them down my resigning- However it got to the point that I was really unhappy and wanted to leave- as discussed in an earlier thread.

When I leave I promised myself to do some travel that I have organised with my partner and upon my return look for a new career and start somewhere new. NOW being so close to my final day I feel like I have all this pressure from this person in making me feel bad that i have left this job. Yes I know they might have my best interests at heart (growth etc) but I really didn't see myself fit for this role, but i have this real bad guilt feeling for leaving!

Should i feel horrible for leaving to pressure my own goals?

[BballJ]

Hi AnxSam,

I don't think you have anything to feel guilty for, this is your life, no one else can dictate how you live it. If you feel you have made the right choice by leaving to pursue a different opportunity then that is 100% fine in my opinion. Our health is so important and if a job is causing us depression and anxiety then it is not healthy long term to stay there. I feel you are doing the right thing for yourself.

My best for you,

Jay

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi AnxSam,

Thanks for your post.

I don't see any reason at all why you should feel horrible for leaving. From what I see you've done what you've wanted to do and you were sure that you wanted to leave. It wasn't an impulse decision and you did what was right for you. Like Jay/BballJ said - this is your life and no one else can dictate how you live it.

Can I switch it and ask why you should feel horrible? Should you feel horrible because you had the potential for growth in your career?

[Sophie_M]

Hi everyone, as this is a continuation of an earlier thread, we're going to close it off - please continue your discussion in the original thread below:

Leaving work