Quit my job

How I did it: I did this so I could go back to school full time. I gave my employer enough notice so that I was able to train the new hire. They had a going away lunch for me and I honestly am happy right now. The stress of work and school was just getting to be too much. I am now as free as a bird with school as my main priority. I have a new outlook on life and am appreciating every minute of it. I did prepare before by saving as much as … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I worked long hours for low pay at a pet shop for over 2 years. Eventually, the hours and the management took their toll on me, and I was signed off with depression for about 3 months. I was so miserable, I felt like I was trapped there with no hope of finding another job (as I had limited experience, and the job market was horrendous). I fired CVs off for every job I was even vaguely suitable for, and managed to get myself something much… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I recommend FIRST getting another job.  I changed from my nasty kitchen gear and hair net in the public bathroom into a button down, slacks and heels and went to interviews.It worked and I went from scrubbing dishes and serving food to the elderly to my own office as an Administrative Assistant in an insurance agency.  I got laid off from that job BUT it opened the doors for me to get an even BETTER job at a different insurance … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I wanted to quit about 3 hours after I started my job. I only ended up staying about a month. I would spend my days off dreading returning, and I cried before having to go. My last paycheck made me like the money. It just minimum wage, but I'm a teenager who has to pay her own bills. After staying for a few weeks, things started to look up. I didn't hate it as much as I had and I actually would have stayed on… Read how I did it…

How I did it: It simply came down to quality of life. I finally got sick enough of hating my life and where I was at. I had to admit to myself that it Could Not Go On like this. -- I got fed-up and I turned in my notice. Just like that. I want very much to believe that I am worth more than all of the misery.All the websites urging you to "live your life" and "embrace change"... most of it is optimistic silliness, but there is something there as well, b… Read how I did it…