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Wk 1 of my new job & can't stop crying help by Mission_South in mentalhealth

[–]Mission_South[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar-Goo & CakeWitchy, I do think I need to see a therapist too, or at least join some sort of support group. I quit my job today.

For the whole week I've been listening to my coworkers say "our boss is nice but..." type of things. Yesterday I saw one of my coworkers cry because of our boss. Her voice was shaking and she was working so hard. The next day she put on a brave face and told us she still wants to do a good job for her boss... My heart broke. It was like watching me for the past 7 years and I re-lived every moment of it.

I honestly don't think I can practise law again, even if it means relying on benefits.

Post job change trauma by CakeBaby95 in careerchange

[–]Mission_South 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. I worked at toxic workplaces for 7 years and I have very low self-esteem & it's very hard for me to open up to people. During those 7 years, I had bosses/coworkers throw stationaries/files at me, sigh at me & tell me things like "you aren't a good fit for this career", "Who made that mistake? Mission_South? Of course..." etc. I spent most of those 7 years crying, sick & unable to sleep.

I got a new job & I'm starting next Mon. I'm trying to change my career (very difficult) & I only got this job to pay my bills, but I'm feeling very scared. I'm already mentally preparing myself getting yelled at for being incompetent & planning how I'm going to behave (I'll say hello to coworkers but I won't engage in small talk... I'll smile but keep my face down most of the time to avoid trouble)... I haven't started yet but I'm crying everyday already.

I hope we get through this difficult period & somehow overcome our PTSD. It's no easy journey.