Hi JRRL,
I hear you’re feeling really down at the moment and second
guessing your decision to quit your job. I completely relate to going over
things in your head so many times that it starts to make you question
everything.
Putting your own health above the possibly unrealistic expectations
of the company you worked for is completely okay. Being at a job where you’re
unhappy and stressed can start to impact other areas of your life as well. I’m guessing
that you thought about your decision before doing it, and it sounds like this
decision was the best one for you at the time.
You mention that you’re not confident that you will find
another job quickly – from what you said it sounds like you’ve had a good
history of employment and a strong work ethic. Have you been applying for jobs
since you left your previous one?
It sounds like your spouse would be supportive of you even
if you took a bit of extra time to find a job that suits your needs… what kinds
of things has your partner said about the situation? I know everyone has different financial obligations,
but do you feel like you’re putting a lot of extra pressure on yourself to find
a job as soon as possible? Sometimes it
might be helpful to think about what you might say to a friend in this
situation – we’re often a lot more critical of ourselves compared to others.
Talk soon
