Making the decision to quit your job – whether weeks in the making or spur of the moment when you’re pushed over the edge – can be terrifying one no matter what your circumstances.
That said, making that choice with no other job on the horizon takes extra courage – but if you know your job isn’t right for you, sometimes you have to walk away.
These 20 folks may not have had a plan B but they did have their bravery…which I’m guessing they really needed after they quit their jobs.
20. At the end of the day…
Your happiness is worth quite a lot.
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19. Back when jobs weren’t so hard to find.
If you can afford it, don’t stay somewhere that’s not good for you.
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18. Miracles happen.
Especially if you put in the work.
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17. Sometimes the universe is on your side.
I wouldn’t count on it, though.
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16. The gift of the hustle.
You’ve got to know your strengths.
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15. A great and lasting job might be right around the corner.
You’ll never know if you don’t take the leap.
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14. Take some time for yourself.
Really evaluate what you want from the future.
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13. If you perform well under pressure…
There are lots of odd/gig jobs that can get you through these days.
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12. Your destiny could be out there waiting.
Just down the road.
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11. Believe in yourself.
Know your worth and all that.
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10. You don’t need that stress.
No one should have to work in an environment like that.
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9. Your mental health has to be a priority.
No one will do it for you.
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8. It’s something you can perfect.
If you have to, even though it’s awful.
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7. It can be a matter of principle.
And you don’t want to compromise on those if you can help it.
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6. I’m surprised she shut up.
People like that usually don’t.
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5. Seems like it was meant to be.
When all the stars align you can’t help but believe.
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4. Boundaries are important.
Don’t let people force you to sacrifice yours.
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3. Put your nose to the grindstone.
Grab your bootstraps and all of that.
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2. Dodged a bullet there.
No doubt about it. Yikes.
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1. All jobs are not that bad.
I can just about promise you that.
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I don’t know if I would be this brave, y’all, but I hope that I would be.
Have you ever quit a job without another one lined up? Tell us how you made that decision in the comments!
