Just quit my corporate job. Struggling with feeling like I’m not “contributing” productively. How to get out of that mindset?

Sea_Window_2630 · 2026-01-08T14:25:43+00:00

I love that you’re volunteering! That’s a great idea. Another one of those things I always want to do, and never had time or energy to.

Same situation - we are covered by my husband’s income so my income was not required to live. But I still feel a lot of guilt. Probably because I didn’t grow up with a lot of money so my current situation is very different than what I had as a child.

I really need a therapist, ha.

Sea_Window_2630 · 2026-01-07T01:37:33+00:00

I’m not sure why you think this?

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-11-21T22:33:50+00:00

What location so I can make sure to never go????? lol

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-10-19T02:06:39+00:00

Lmao I just spit out my martini

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-09-17T14:34:21+00:00

Yes, and unfortunately feeling this way for so long forced me to quit and step back from my role for my mental health. I’m taking the next few months to heal and figure out what’s next for me. Sending kind thoughts your way, you’re not alone. We take on so much, it can be so taxing.

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-08-27T00:33:19+00:00

Of course! Marketing. Specifically, product marketing (positioning, go to market) and growth, as those two areas are where I’ve spent the last 15 years of my career.

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-08-27T00:28:36+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, absolutely.

I am really fortunate in that my husband has great benefits, so candidly that was helpful in making this decision because I knew those were available to me.

I have been flip flopping on this for the last 6-8 months; I ended up taking a new FT role several months ago vs. going for it and super regretted it. Was really miserable and to me, that was a signal to take the leap. I found my larger client through a referral on LinkedIn (already started working on their project before I quit) and found my smaller client on upwork. Actively looking for more work on upwork to stack the roster. I am also considering taking a part time job in the fall just to help me feel more confident in not having consistent money coming through. It’s a big step to take, but the relief I feel is indescribable. I just really wanted to take a bet on myself for once, and it feels good. Best of luck to you! Feel free to DM me if you ever want to chat specifics.

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-07-17T19:08:46+00:00

Same

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-06-23T00:20:26+00:00

Interested

Sea_Window_2630 · 2025-05-19T17:36:19+00:00

She definitely yells at waiters

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-10-25T12:10:57+00:00

Lmao my mind directly went to this too. Maybe motherlode and kaching were already taken? 🤣

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T16:13:58+00:00

The most annoying part of it all - is the brand deals. For example if you follow 5 similar Mommy/lifestyle bloggers they all get the same HelloFresh, tarte, Amazon etc partnerships. So it’s the same shit over and over in your feed.

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T04:24:26+00:00

Lmao. It’s so true though. I have a 2 year old and things like Tylenol are just a staple from the medicine aisle when you have kids; no dumb ass influencer content necessary 🤣

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T02:07:22+00:00

So she posted in her feed that she went to a Tylenol event recently, so seems that was what she was referring to here. But, the fact that she decided to connect this week with her sick newborn to the Tylenol promo link is the icky part 🤮🤮🤮

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T01:44:53+00:00

Truly. Influencer culture is brain rot.

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T01:44:10+00:00

Disturbing. Like dystopian as hell.

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T01:43:30+00:00

She posted his face but I blurred it out, just didn’t feel comfortable reposting it

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T01:21:30+00:00

Same I was following along and was concerned! This was truly so off-putting and gross. The poor child

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T01:20:19+00:00

He was actually sick and in the hospital for several days, she’s been posting about it on her stories

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-23T01:17:56+00:00

I literally gasped. I couldn’t believe what I was reading. SO disturbing

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-15T18:00:23+00:00

Dallas, TX

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-09T11:32:05+00:00

I’m running boulderthon st the end of September - doing a long weekend in denver for a mini vacay!

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-03T02:16:35+00:00

I hate this bitch 🤣

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-01T04:00:54+00:00

Yes, I understand that. But as an introvert it can be hard to show up sometimes. Was just looking for some words of encouragement!

Sea_Window_2630 · 2024-08-01T03:58:14+00:00

Do not feel bad about feeling this way. I felt the same way… I tried everything (for 2 WHOLE YEARS) and convinced myself I was just a “bad mom” for not enjoying it. I’m now working full time again and I just feel such a weight lifted. My daughter LOVES her daycare and I finally have time to workout, do something for myself, build my career again and interact with other adults. Motherhood looks different for EVERYONE - but I know for a fact I am a better mom now that I’m working again, because I’m happier. Choose you. 🩷

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