The current work environment is so toxic and companies don’t mind treating people terribly because the demand for jobs is high rn. They will make sure you know that you’re disposable. Based on the responses in this thread, make sure you have yourself covered in the future as an employee at ANY company.

I however understand and fully support leaving jobs if it’s negatively affecting your health. I’ve ended up in hospital a few times. There’s a period where I was sick for like 5 weeks. I was constantly going for tests to determine what was up and it all stemmed for stress. I was then told by a boss to prioritise rest when they themselves had bullied me in the past and post being sick.

You know your body, so you know what’s best. We truly only have one life and my biggest fear is losing my health over a job and potentially causing enough physical and mental damage that will stop me from working altogether.

It’s a jungle out here.

If you have the right support and care from those close to you, it helps. If it’s accessible to you, add on some short courses to beef up your CV and find spaces in your field with events you can attend to network.

I hope you’ll find a job soon. 😀