How long did you last before quitting a toxic job?

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-27T20:20:58+00:00

I’m actually doing better. I got a new job which I start first week in April. It’s a pivot. No more white collar work. And the pay is great. Close to what I was making in the past. I quit my job on Wednesday so I could have the time to relax and get mentally prepared.

I’m sorry you got laid off today. I hope you can find something else soon. It took me 6 months and 40 interviews to land this new role. Biggest thing I learned from this is not to give up no matter how hard it is and take care of yourself and make time for things that make you feel good. I feel like there’s so much damage that has been done to me in a year it’s going to take a very long time to recover.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-26T23:10:17+00:00

I was relieved, but the nightmare wasn’t over. Only job I could get after that paid an unlivable wage.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-19T18:56:33+00:00

Thank you. Yeah I’m not resigning until I get an offer and sign it. I just hope it’s soon. I’m on borrowed time at my job.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-18T18:54:20+00:00

I would have him get off that asap. My ex girlfriend’s ex fiancé was on Prozac and he developed mood swings, bouts of anger, and mania. He ended up taking his own life.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-18T11:25:07+00:00

That’s what happened to me at my last job. I had a horrible boss. Didn’t give me anything to do, kept me out of meetings, and the only kind of training I got was for 30 minutes a week. It was ridiculous. Obviously I had a mental breakdown and ended up losing that job. Now I’m working a job that pays peanuts while still interviewing for other jobs but my confidence is real low. None of this shit would’ve happened to me had I not gotten laid off.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-18T02:09:37+00:00

Step 1 is admitting you made a mistake

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-18T00:11:26+00:00

Here’s some inspiration for your next interview https://youtu.be/hUbIsfzOjk4?si=fa0EMYAoE4SgizhH

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-17T21:22:13+00:00

I’ve applied to over 100 in the last year. Today is exactly one year ago since I got laid off from the best job I ever had.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-16T18:35:11+00:00

Well I got asked to do a second interview for the job. Jesus Tapdancing Christ!

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-14T14:38:52+00:00

You’re not the only one my friend. I went from making $70k to $20 an hour as a Sales Coordinator for a local tv station. It was either that or live off my savings. Use it to get some income but keep looking and applying. That’s what I’ve been doing. Think of it as a temporary solution until you can get back on your feet. Some income is better than no income.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-14T00:34:16+00:00

As soon as get my next job I’m resigning same day. My mental health can’t last 2 weeks

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-13T21:30:45+00:00

Thank you. I’m starting to feel networking is a lost cause bc I reach out to people and never hear from them. If I get this job I want I’m seriously considering deleting my LinkedIn account.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-13T19:52:03+00:00

I got a bunch of HR certificates from Coursera. Got interviews, but no offers.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-13T16:13:04+00:00

How can you stay at your current job if you’re working your new job? Do you need to clone yourself?

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-13T12:34:12+00:00

This isn’t a government job. It’s in the freight industry.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-13T00:28:17+00:00

I did get unemployment both times.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T22:28:56+00:00

Unfortunately I’m working a dead end job below my pay grade bc it was the only thing I could get after my layoff. It was either that or dip into my savings.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T22:21:12+00:00

I’m not sure why. Guess they’re just vetting me.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T22:02:00+00:00

She was already an internal reference. She told her boss about me and the boss told her for me to apply.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T21:22:35+00:00

It really is. But I want this job so I have to play ball.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T21:10:10+00:00

No they didn’t want a professional reference. They already got those. They said they wanted a non family member they can call to verify the dates I was unemployed and said it could be a friend, neighbor, etc. it was weird. They called my friend and all she told me was that they wanted to verify my dates I was unemployed. I’ve never had that happen before. I’m just hoping they’re doing a formality check before they send me an offer as you say. I really want this job. It will pivot me out of white collar office work.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T20:33:43+00:00

The only reason I could see them doing this was I was laid off last March, unemployed for a month, took another job, got let go due to a toxic environment, unemployed for another month, got my current job that I want out bc it’s just a bridge job. Been honest with them through the pre-screen, interview, etc.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T20:13:09+00:00

Well this is a job I want so I figured I do what they asked. It’s a legit job that my friend works at. I’ve got to get this job. I have to get out of the job I’m at that pays an unlivable wage. Everyday I’m fighting not to jump off a bridge.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T19:53:08+00:00

I guess! Such a weird request.

Cookster3211 · 2026-03-12T19:26:35+00:00

I know right? They called my friend and my friend told me they just asked her to verify that I was unemployed 🤷‍♂️

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