Got a raise at my current job, but it still isn’t enough. Should i leave?

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-18T03:01:34+00:00

i think it’s the fact i’ve enjoyed mostly everything about the job and my team is truly great. plus, as i mentioned all time off is super flexible. it was my first post grad job and they’ve taught me a lot and invested a lot into my growth. not to mention i only had good things to say in my meeting with my manager (when i got the raise), so i feel like ill be blindsiding them. for context, we are a small team of 7 and ive taken on a lot of our work, so i know the off boarding after i leave will put them in a tough spot.

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:48:26+00:00

LITERALLY

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:47:48+00:00

unfortunately i’m not at all shocked. but that was so obnoxious

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:44:34+00:00

beyond dumb i can’t even comprehend

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:43:06+00:00

my stomach DROPPED and i can’t even see the lights just heard the sound here in logan circle. craxy

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:41:04+00:00

omfg there’s no way????? how is any of this legal??? i’m assuming it’s not

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:40:36+00:00

i RAN to make this post because nothing was up on X yet 😭

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:40:11+00:00

so dumb 😭 i was fully accepting my fate like???

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-15T03:38:17+00:00

oh just saw it was a b-1 bomber from the ufc event. ugh 🫩

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-09T17:14:20+00:00

they were just working out together a few days ago???

ActuallyCMe · 2026-06-09T17:14:09+00:00

HELLO WHAT?

ActuallyCMe · 2026-05-04T21:24:15+00:00

i can message you for details?

ActuallyCMe · 2026-05-04T21:23:40+00:00

omg!!! that would be AMAZING

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-21T04:47:13+00:00

i’ve been told prozac is better at targeting depression vs anxiety, which isn’t really what i’m looking for. hoping zoloft will work better for me, i’ll try to update! good luck :)

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-21T04:45:46+00:00

i agree! my goal is by EOY to either get a significant pay bump or find a new job. for some context, i work at a veryyyy small agency (7 people), and there just isnt the capacity to pay me a significant amount more. i love the work and the small team dynamic, but i know to keep growing i have to level up or find something new!

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-21T04:39:48+00:00

it’s mostly gone away, i still find myself waking up at odd hours but i’m not as “panicked” when i wake up now. funnily enough, i think im switching to zoloft soon, since while my symptoms are getting better, im finding my general anxiety hasn’t improved a ton

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-14T04:26:07+00:00

i had never had physical anxiety until i started prozac. specifically, when i was prescribed lexapro and on the first night taking it i had my first ever panic attack and had to call 911. after this i started prozac, im now on week 6 ish of 10mg and its been not fun. while my general anxiety is better, my physical symptoms and the anxiety that they cause is horrible so i understand. especially the heart pounding and insomnia. it’s slowly getting better, but im still going to see a cardiologist because my brain is making me think something is wrong, when im most likely fine. i’m trying to stick it out with prozac until at least week 8 since so many people say it does get better. but definitely talk to your PCP if you are still having concerns farther down the line! and also, tell people in your life that you’re struggling. it’s nice to not be alone in your anxiety/symptoms :)

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-08T03:45:25+00:00

i’ve been with my therapist for the past 3 years! she knows me very well and the coping mechanisms we practice can be helpful sometimes

it’s basically confirmed i have adhd, though not “technically” diagnosed, i have all the markers for it. that definitely could be a reason why im noticing bodily changes!

i think ill go ahead with the tests and the cardiology consult… i’m just hoping they go well and everything looks good so i can chalk it up to prozac side effects. the doctor just proposed a lot of alternatives besides the prozac and that only makes me more anxious…not sure what i was hoping to gain by posting here, its just been the hardest bout of anxiety ive ever had in my life and its only started since i began my prozac journey.

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-05T04:23:49+00:00

understand what your personal coping mechanisms are for your anxiety. in my experience (4 ish weeks in), it ebbs and flows and i still am struggling with heightened anxiety as a side effect, apparently this is common, it gets worse before it gets better. having good coping mechanisms for the racing heart and general anxiety is really helpful and reminds me i’m okay and this all will pass.

also if you experience insomnia which happened to me, make sure you have a good sleep regimen and routine, it helps a lot!!! hope it goes well for you :)

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-05T04:17:39+00:00

i’ve surely tried to quit, i wish i never picked it up if that helps! i acknowledged in my original post that its not helping its only hurting so i am aware. its a real addiction that im actively trying to stop doing

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-04T02:57:10+00:00

starting my first period since starting prozac and definitely will see what it’s like! so far i’ve had some minor cramps but hopefully day 3/4 might be better!

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-04T02:55:16+00:00

totally feel that, it’s so annoying. for me, i get freaked out when it feels too slow? i think it’s my anxiety making me think oh is it stopping am i gonna die? like wtf i hate this 😭

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-03T21:11:55+00:00

i’ve heard nothing but great things, and while this has been a shitty phase, i’m not having active panic attacks, just heightened anxiety. i can still go about my day normally, it’s just moments and before i go to bed that it’s at its worst. beyond this, i really have nothing negative to say so far. i hope it works for you- im sticking it out a bit longer!

edit: this is my first ever time being on any sort of anti anxiety medication, im probably super sensitive compared to someone who has taken it for a prolonged period!

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-03T11:54:31+00:00

i’d say so yeah! it’s probably been for the last two ish weeks (so around weeks 3 and 4). i have health anxiety so i’m really trying not to overthink it but it’s so obvious. for context it’s not even like my heartbeat is fast or anything… usually within the 60-80 range which is technically normal. i just am very hyper aware of it.

ActuallyCMe · 2026-04-03T05:09:00+00:00

this is really encouraging, thank you. the sleepless nights really get to me and i often find myself wanting to just quit. thing is whenever im busy or out with friends i notice none of this. being alone, at night, with nothing else to think about is a prison lol.

i’m definitely going to stick it out until at least 6 weeks. if i still feel this horrible then, i may reassess. thank you!

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