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I recently lost my job and I’m not sad about it. It was such a toxic environment. Felt sick before meetings and like I couldn’t breath when I had to speak in them. I was planning my exit but it came involuntarily, I was laid off. I am sad however, about how badly this job shattered my confidence. Each day that gets closer to my last day I’m realizing how bad the job has made me feel. I doubt myself often. And now im freaked out about how I gain it back so it doesn’t keep me from my dreams. Younger me was confident.
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Hi, just want to say I relate so much because I am going through the exact same thing right now - struggling with lack of confidence after leaving a toxic work environment. You're not alone. It's been three months since I officially resigned from the position, and still struggling to get my confidence back and feel like myself again, after having it depleted for two years in that organization. Toxic workplaces really bring out the worst in us and don't let us shine. Career coach Jennifer Brick has a helpful video about it on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e3LHq6CXMs
ReplyThank you for sharing. I checked out the video it’s helpful and I’ve also been watching several on tik tok. It has honestly made me feel supported to know I’m not alone. It’s sad how common it is and how it affects us all and it also reassured me that it wasn’t just in my head or me overreacting. I’ve been bullied and dismissed so many times and people rarely said anything about it, backed me, or they participated in the bullying and it always left me in shock and utter disbelief. More power to you for resigning and leaving behind what no longer serves you. Give yourself grace and time, your confidence will come back and is already within you! Now we know the red flags to look out for in a job.
ReplyDefinitely, it's so super common. I think it's just not widely talked about because it's not casual conversation, so a lot of people feel alone in this. Likewise, I know the feeling of being in shock and disbelief at how people ignore the bullying or even side with the bully! I think it's the bystander effect, and many people just don't have critical thinking and just go along with the crowd, they don't question what is going on. Many people think such mistreatment of others is a norm. Thank you and likewise! Yes, as you say, our experiences are going to empower us, giving us more awareness and knowledge, to notice red flags in our next job interviews and work environments.
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