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My boss was toxic, so, after two years, I found a great new job and now I'm leaving. But I feel so drained, wiped out...
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and horrible ... almost traumatized. Any BTDT perspective to share? Does it get better? FWIW, I think I'm moving on to a fabulous job but I'm so worn down, it's hard to imagine such a thing even exists.
posted September 23rd, 2008 at 7:23pm in
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- I was totally there are few years ago- I got a new job that was the best job of my career. It sounds like things could not possibly get any worse for you- so dont worry 9-23-2008 7:24pm
- This was my old job, except it was my coworkers, not my boss. I can't even describe what it's like to work with people who aren't bitter. 9-23-2008 7:24pm
- BTDT. I swear I had Stockholm Syndrome after two years of working for this woman. 9-23-2008 7:24pm
- Can you move your start date so you can take a little time to decompress before your new job? 9-23-2008 7:25pm
- np: great idea. take some time off. write down all the awful stuff then burn the paper you wrote it on. get a massage. 9-23-2008 7:25pm
- that's a good idea too! 9-23-2008 7:27pm
- yes, my week off after a horrible job was really awesome. then it took me 2 years to start to hate the new job. 9-23-2008 7:30pm
- I have one week. I wish I had more. 9-23-2008 7:27pm
- YES! i literally was still NOT totally OK when I left thought i'd be dancing in the streets and all i wanted to do is sleep. I was depressed but it got better and i fell in love with my...(more) 9-23-2008 7:26pm
new job and boss and was treated SO well
- This was me a few years ago. Even now, when I think about that job, my stomach tightens and my eyes feel a headache coming on. A bit traumatized, I think but overall life is good now....(more) 9-23-2008 7:26pm
Congrats on finding a new job!