Comments on: I’m Unhappy at Work: I Feel Like Quitting My Job Every Day https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/ Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:19:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.8 By: D https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1140841 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:19:13 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1140841 Well written and I wrote down a ton of notes and questions to ask myself and ponder this weekend as I work through the very decision of changing jobs that will be cutting my pay in half … so that I can focus on what’s essential in this season of my life (midlife season with dying parents etc). Ego! Definitely the higher hurdle for me. I’m already a frugal essentialist (I live by “one in/one out rule when it comes to my closet…one pair of dress shoes, one suit with interchangeable blouses/accessories etc).
Thanks for your blog! I sent this article to two other professional friends who it will really help as well.

]]> By: One Frugal Girl https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1116286 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:48:20 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1116286 In reply to Annoymous.

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad to hear your decision to quit is working out well for you.

]]> By: Annoymous https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1116270 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:30:29 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1116270 Hello
I just left a grueling career after 18 years. I want to thank you because you said it best a more meaningful life. I wanted to enjoy my life while I was here not be on call 24/7. I just left in September and it feels nice to be working in a much slower pace and not taking work home with me. My family time is my family family time which is more valuable than any dollar amount. Sometimes taking a leap of faith is scary, but you need to leap to see the bigger picture : )
Thank you

]]> By: One Frugal Girl https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1109950 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:54:40 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1109950 In reply to Girl from PH.

Hi Girl from PH,

Can you find a part time position that might help with your transition or reduce the hours at your current job or do you think you have to quit to achieve all that you want? Do you already have savings? Also, can you keep in contact with your current boss, coworkers, etc, in case you want to go back after you make the leap? Knowing the answers to those questions might make it easier to finalize your decision.

]]> By: Girl from PH https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1109869 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:20:18 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1109869 I am in the same predicament right now… while contemplating, it led me to your blog… I am also a software engineer with a guaranteed six-figure salary and yearly bonuses; but I am beginning to question if it is worth it with what I am giving up: my health, time with family, etc… I know I want to quit, to spend more time with my loved ones and pursue my other passions… I have been thinking about it for years… I just need the courage to finally jump.

]]> By: One Frugal Girl https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1105097 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:18:54 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1105097 In reply to SS.

I’m so glad you have the ability to step away. I think so many of us end up in jobs we don’t enjoy. I always advise trying to fix the situation first, but if you can’t then its great to be able to walk right out the door. Congratulations!

]]> By: SS https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1104966 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 10:05:51 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1104966 I am pursuing early retirement after 25 yrs of service. I took this decision since the work culture has become horrible. No respect for seniors…scolding n howling by bosses on petty issues…too much workload… not filling vacants posts….over burdening employees with work of higher post n low pay…constantly blaming and asking explanations for small mistakes. Long boring meetings where there is no real interaction only orders and scoldings are given by bosses to 50+ employees infront of all. I realised enough is enough. Now planning properly for retirement thru professional financial planner

]]> By: One Frugal Girl https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1098736 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:03:18 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1098736 In reply to Mr. Fat.

It definitely helps to look for meaning and purpose in the work you do. Also, to try your best to see the good that it provides. It pays the bills, provides insurance, etc. Having said all of that it’s best to plan for an early retirement if we can. If we end up wanting to work we can, but if we hate our jobs we can walk right out the door. Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Mr. Fat https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1098729 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:32:46 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1098729 I’ve really struggled with this, it’s basically the entire reason my wife and I decided to pursue FIRE. I’ve found looking for any meaning in your work goes a long way. That being said, we still want to retire early 🙂

]]> By: One Frugal Girl https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/should-i-quit-my-job-if-it-makes-me-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-1098680 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:05:18 +0000 https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=17801#comment-1098680 In reply to She’s FIRE’d.

To be honest I never thought about a job that relies on client relationships. It makes perfect sense, it’s just not something I ever encountered. The license expirations will certainly add complexity too. In your case it will definitely be more difficult to return to that line of work and the salary you have grown accustomed to earning, but as you’ve said you’ve put in your 20 years so I think now is a great time to make the leap into early retirement and see what the future has in store for you.

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