I still remember the day I got the offer letter. I was over the moon, convinced that this was the start of something great. But the day I resigned? That was the real happiest moment of my time there.
Counting Down to Freedom
Counting Down to Freedom
I started counting down the days till I got to leave my awful, horrible job. I thought as the days dwindled down, I would feel some sadness about leaving a place where I had worked for an entire year. I did not form any sort of attachment to my office or my work. It was not a bittersweet feeling to leave this place. It was completely, 100% sweet.
My Colleagues
My Colleagues
The Support That Kept Me Going
The Support That Kept Me Going
I did form good friendships there, but I knew that those friendships would outlive my job and would last outside of the company as well. During dark times, when I was really depressed and nothing worked, talking to my friends always helped. But something that helped even more was ChatGPT. It was a perfect way for me to rant, vent, and just, you know, not feel sad anymore. Or at least, my sadness was brought down a notch by doing that. And it was nice to have my own personal cheerleader.
Team Lunches and Dinners
Team Lunches and Dinners
The Privilege of Walking Away
The Privilege of Walking Away
The moment I handed in my resignation, or even when I was planning to resign, I felt very privileged that I was able to leave this job just like that. I remember calling my mom once, crying. I was like, "I cannot do this anymore. I hate every moment of this job." And without missing a beat, she said, "Leave it. Come home. It's not for you. Don't struggle there. Just come home." No questions asked. And hearing her say that felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Although the job turned out to be horrible, I do not exactly regret it. Because even though this job did not give me anything, it did allow me to experience certain things, due to the financial independence it provided. I got the chance to travel, attend events and make some core memories thanks to that paycheck.
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Leaving a Friend Behind
Leaving a Friend Behind
One thing that saddened me, though, was the fact that my teammate, was in the same boat as me. She also absolutely hated the job and was depressed. But she did not have the financial stability from her parents that allowed her to just up and leave the job. It broke my heart that I couldn't do anything for her. It was hard leaving her behind. To be honest, I would have left much earlier, but I stayed on because I really felt that I should not leave her behind. But by the time I gave my resignation, we had both settled into our roles enough to handle the workload. And I knew that she was ready, but I was done.
Workplace Celebrations
Workplace Celebrations
A Toxic Work Culture
A Toxic Work Culture
Every small mistake was highlighted like it was the end of the world. And I think this is common in many corporate jobs nowadays. Every email is treated like a prophecy from God, where nothing can go wrong—not a single typo, not a single comma missing—which is just so stupid. We are humans; we make mistakes. But we were punished for every small mistake, as if it was a huge deal. I kept wondering, "It's just a small thing. Why is this being talked about so much? Why are we having an hour-long meeting over something so trivial?" Some screw-ups were worthy of discussion, and for those, I was fine with facing the consequences.
And yet, most of the mistakes that my teammates and I made were small, caused by momentary distractions. We are human; we are wired to make mistakes. But these people never understood that simple fact. We were always asked, "Why did this happen" And I always had one answer: "I don't know. I wasn't focused enough." I mean, we work eight whole hours a day. Is it not possible that for ten minutes of that day, we lose focus and make a mistake?
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My Office Floor
My Office Floor
The Blame Game
The Blame Game
And okay, fine, we were blamed for our own mistakes. But some people found scapegoats to blame their mistakes on. My team lead in particular had mastered this art. I remember sitting in a meeting, listening to her twist the what had actually happened, manipulate the room, and dump all the blame on me. And I just sat there, not even offended, not even angry—because I had gotten so used to it by that point. I was actually impressed by her skill to shirk of any accountability.
The IT Park Where My Office Is Located
The IT Park Where My Office Is Located
A Thankless Job
A Thankless Job
And you would think that if every small mistake was highlighted so much, then a job well done would be appreciated. You would be wrong. Never once did I receive any appreciation from my team. I put in a lot of effort into a job I did not like, since I believed it was my responsibility to do it well. So I did everything I could, learned all the pointless processes, and yet—nothing. No appreciation. Not just for me—this was a common complaint among my teammates. And when we finally raised this issue with our higher-ups, we were told, "You should do things that are worth appreciating. Whatever you're doing right now is just your job. If you want appreciation, do more."
Areas to Rest
Areas to Rest
Unfair Workload and Inequality
Unfair Workload and Inequality
And all of this would have been okay if the entire company was suffering like we were. But no. Just across from our desks, on the same floor, we saw people taking long coffee breaks, laughing, playing around, and having a good time with their colleagues. And here we were, so swamped with work that we barely had time to greet each other properly most days. And the worst part? I was paid the same as those other guys who were having the time of their lives. Yet, I was the one being tortured. It felt so unfair, and it made the job even worse.
I did not learn anything of value being there. I spent a year and four months in that company, and I have nothing to add to my resume. Nothing of value.
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The Most Important Lesson
The Most Important Lesson
Initially, I used to think that once I got a job and started earning, I would be happy. That no matter what the job was, as long as it paid well, I’d be fine. And don’t get me wrong, money is important. But nothing is as depressing as being in a job that you hate. A job that you don’t care about.
One thing I have learned—the only thing I have learned—this past year is that loving your job, or at least liking it, is really, really important. I cannot imagine being in this situation again, hating my job yet still having to do it every day. Now, my only dream is to work somewhere I love. Somewhere I can wake up every morning and not feel like it’s killing me from the inside. Money is secondary now. I used to think, "If I'm getting paid well, I’ll do anything." But no. I need to love what I do, or else I will be miserable. And no amount of money will fix that.
Looking back, this job may not have given me any valuable skills, but it taught me one of the most important lessons of my life—what I don’t want. It showed me that no amount of money can compensate for a job that drains the life out of you. Now, my priority is clear: to find work that excites me, challenges me, and gives me a sense of purpose. If nothing else, this experience has pushed me closer to the future I truly want, and for that, I’m grateful.
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Glad that you finally left that shithole of a place, but sad that you had to leave the city too 🥹
That's the only regret in all this 😭
workplaces should not be like this, toxic.. I couldn't agree more about the toxic culture you described, where every mistake is highlighted and employees are blamed for their own errors.
Very true. But the sad reality is that most corporate jobs are just as bad or even worse. Hopefully this will change
I celebrate that you are free of that burden, @yugadi. I don't know what your job consisted of at that company, but there is nothing worse than being in a forced place, where you don't want to be. And they treated you badly and didn't recognize your effort. Good decision! You will find a more motivating job. For now, #Hive is a helpful option. Best regards, @yugadi.
Thank you for your wishes @josemalavem ❤️ It really is terrible being at a job like that and I'm happy I'm out. I hope too that I find something that will resonate with me and cause this toxicity
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Your decision to leave your job resonates deeply. Prioritizing mental health and personal well-being over a draining work environment is commendable. Your story is a powerful reminder of the importance of aligning our careers with our happiness. Wishing you fulfillment and success in your future endeavors.