What are some quitting your job horror stories?

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.

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.

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.

There's a story about a guy who worked in a dead - end job for years. He was constantly overlooked for promotions. One day, he got an opportunity to start his own business. He quit his job by bringing in a cake for the whole office that had 'Goodbye, misery!' written on it. He then went on to build a very successful company. He just knew it was time to take the leap and leave that unfulfilling job behind.

I know a guy called Jack. He quit his job as a software developer in a big company where he felt his ideas were not valued. He joined a start - up. In the start - up, he had more freedom to innovate. His new role allowed him to develop cutting - edge software products. He's now in a position where he can see the direct impact of his work and is very successful in his new career path.

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.

I was working at a tech startup. The company was running out of money and they started asking employees to work overtime without pay. I decided to quit. I arranged a meeting with the CEO and calmly explained my reasons. I told him that while I loved the work, I couldn't support a company that didn't respect its employees. He was understanding, and I left on good terms.

One key element is having a clear plan. For example, if someone wants to quit and start their own business, they need to know what kind of business, how to finance it, etc. Another element is passion. In many success stories, people quit to pursue something they are truly passionate about, like the person who left a dull office job to become a wildlife photographer. Also, support from family and friends can be crucial. They can provide emotional support and sometimes even financial help during the transition period.

One of my job horror stories was when I worked in a restaurant. There was a really mean chef. He would constantly yell at the kitchen staff for the tiniest mistakes. Once, I just put a plate in the wrong place, and he screamed at me in front of everyone. It was so embarrassing and made the work environment extremely stressful.

The challenges are numerous. Firstly, there's the financial aspect. You may not start earning from your short stories right away. Secondly, there's the self - doubt that can creep in when you're on your own without the validation of a job. Also, there's the isolation as you'll be spending a lot of time alone writing, which can be mentally taxing.