[Fleury29]

I couldn't stand it anymore. My parents are not happy, but they never seem toe be happy about anything I do anyway. The reason I quit was after 16 years and one pay raise, the entire department was given a pretty substantial paycut because of things people other than me were doing. I do not think it was fair or right. There would be months I would be taking over $100 less than what I made before doing the same amount of work. It just wasn't worth that, plus all the extra stuff I got to deal with coworkers who obviously don't like me, nor do I like in return. I would almost rather make no money than be forced to take a massive paycut and work with people I hate with a passion. I have enough saved for quite a few months if I don't go out and buy anything on a whim. I am fixing to change over to programming to be my full time job anyway.

[hvert]

You had good reasons to leave. TBH, I feel like I stay wayyyyy too long in toxic situations because I'm scared I won't find anything to replace them. Getting out when you want to is good for your self esteem and that may make it easier to land a better gig. Good luck with the programming, that sounds like a good option!

[rechu]

From what I have obeserved, usually when things start to go downhill like that, they continue to get worse rather than better. So, it sounds like you did the right thing. It seems like you gave the decision some thought and you have savings, so who cares what your parents think? They don't have to go deal with that terrible work environment every day.

I too left a very toxic job situation. I have heard that since I left things have gotten even worse. He has cut people's pay and is paying late as well and still verbally abusing people. So, it ended up working out for the best. I found another job with better pay and treatment. It's far from perfect, but still a big improvement. I have good benefits and got a small raise after completing a year last month.

I wish you the best in finding a better work situation. I'm sure you will.

You sound reasonable and responsible about your money (you saved) and the reasons you quit were definitely valid. Best wishes moving forward!!

[Seek]

Tell your parents you're an adult and able to make adult decisions and they shouldn't allow your choices to impact their happiness since they can't change anything about it anyway.