People Who Straight-Up Vanished From Their Old Lives Are Sharing How And Why They Did It
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“I worked at a company in my 20s and was barely halfway through my contract when I left. I was on the overnight shift, which meant I didn’t have much of a life because I slept when everyone else was awake. Plus, quite frankly, the job was pretty miserable. A dream-come-true opportunity came up in a different state. I had a lawyer review the employment contract I was under, and there was nothing in it that prevented me from quitting.”
“I met with my managers ASAP and gave my notice. They basically said I wasn’t allowed to leave, and they tried to use my inexperience and naivety to force me into staying. So, I called out that night, emailed a resignation letter, and was on a plane the next morning. It was 1000% worth it. I’ve had a successful, more fulfilling career ever since with actual work-life balance and a comfortable salary.”
—Anonymous, 35, New York City
