Can you share some quitting your job success stories?

Sure. One success story is about my friend who quit his high - stress corporate job. He was constantly overworked and burnt out. After quitting, he started his own small business selling handmade crafts. At first, it was tough, but with his determination and creativity, his business grew steadily. Now he has a stable income, more free time to spend with his family, and he is much happier than when he was in the corporate world.

A colleague of mine had a job where she was constantly bullied by a co - worker. She finally decided to quit. She printed out all the mean emails and messages the bully had sent her and put them in a folder. When she quit, she showed this folder to the HR department and said she couldn't work in such a hostile environment. She then got a job at a much nicer company where she is very happy now. She was really brave to stand up like that.

My best job quitting story was when I worked at a restaurant. The hours were horrible and they always underpaid me. So, I planned a big 'quit' day. I made a cake that said 'Goodbye' on it and brought it to work. I shared the cake with my co - workers and then told the manager I was leaving. It was a great way to go.

Sure. A friend of mine quit her job after getting into an argument with a coworker. She thought it was the best way out. But she didn't consider that she had a lot of benefits tied to that job like health insurance and a retirement plan. After quitting, she had to quickly find ways to get new insurance and figure out what to do with her retirement savings, which was a huge headache.

Sure. One of my friends worked in a call center. One day, he had enough of the rude customers. So when he quit, he put on a big clown nose and announced to the whole office that he was leaving this 'circus' for good. Everyone burst out laughing.

One common element is having a clear plan. Those who succeed after quitting their jobs usually know what they want to do next. For instance, if they plan to freelance, they have a list of potential clients or projects in mind. Another is the ability to adapt. They are not afraid of change. Take the example of someone who quits a stable job to travel the world and then starts a travel - related business. They adapt to new environments and situations. And self - belief is crucial too. They believe in their abilities to succeed without the safety net of their old jobs.

Yes! I was on Zoloft for a year. The first few weeks of quitting were tough. I had some mild dizziness and mood swings. But I focused on a healthy lifestyle. I started exercising daily, eating better, and getting enough sleep. After about a month, I noticed a significant improvement. I felt more like my old self, energetic and positive.

Sure. There was this person who worked in a factory with awful working conditions. One day, he just couldn't take it anymore. He quit by leaving his work boots at his workstation and never coming back. It was his simple way of saying he was done. He then found a much better job in a different field.

One of the best quitting job stories I heard was when a friend of mine, who worked in a really toxic office environment. There was constant backstabbing and overbearing bosses. One day, he just walked in, handed in his resignation letter and said 'I can't take this anymore.' He felt an instant sense of relief and went on to start his own business, which is now quite successful.

There was a case where an employee quit because of a toxic work environment. They thought they were doing the right thing. But then they realized they were leaving behind some unfinished projects that were very important to their professional network. As a result, their reputation in the industry took a bit of a hit. Some people in the field thought they were irresponsible for leaving those projects in a lurch, even though the work environment was bad.