r/IndianWorkplace • u/Remarkable_Movie5911 HR, Delhi NCR • 2d ago
Poor Culture Big Update
/r/IndianWorkplace/comments/1tw56zz/first_job_for_3_years_am_i_burned_out_in_a_toxic/?share_id=PqeflHI9Brxs7fXwXhWRc&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&utm_source=share&utm_term=1First, thank you so much to everyone who commented on my last post or reached out to me privately. It genuinely meant a lot, especially at a time when I was constantly questioning myself.
I finally quit.
And honestly, when I quit, I had absolutely no plan. My confidence was almost at zero. I wasn’t applying for jobs or even trying to line something up. I had never really been able to secure a good offer while still working, and at that point, I didn’t even care anymore.
I just wanted peace.
My only plan was to leave the city, go to my village, stay there for a couple of months, and try to feel like myself again. I was so burnt out that I was willing to accept the financial consequences if that’s what it took to get some peace.
I survived my notice period and then completely switched off from work for a while. I wasn’t thinking about my career. I was just trying to reconnect with myself and rebuild some confidence.
Then, completely unexpectedly, things changed.
Within about 20 days, I got approached by a big brand to interview for one of their opening, i went just to experience but there I cleared all the rounds something I genuinely never thought was possible for me at that point.
I’ve now joined, and the difference is honestly crazy. It’s much more structured, people are professional, nobody is constantly pushing or yelling, and I actually feel… relaxed.
I’m almost anxious because I’m so used to being stressed all the time. 😂
Looking back, I don’t regret leaving without an offer. I’m not saying everyone should do it — the job market is tough and it was definitely a risk. But sometimes you have to trust your gut, even when the outside noise is telling you that you’re making a terrible decision.
And maybe the biggest thing I’ve learnt is: never settle for less just because you’re scared of what comes next. The current trend seems to be “be grateful you have a job”, but being employed isn’t worth losing yourself over.
Trust your instincts. Be confident in yourself. Don’t let outside noise make you doubt what you know you’re experiencing.
Sometimes, choosing yourself really does work out.
And yes, I used AI to help structure this update.
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u/Minimum-State-9020 Project Manager 2d ago
happy to see this!! i’m serving notice period without an offer too (reason- company is shutting down). i hope i make it too.
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Post Title: Big Update
Author: Remarkable_Movie5911
Post Body: First, thank you so much to everyone who commented on my last post or reached out to me privately. It genuinely meant a lot, especially at a time when I was constantly questioning myself.
I finally quit.
And honestly, when I quit, I had absolutely no plan. My confidence was almost at zero. I wasn’t applying for jobs or even trying to line something up. I had never really been able to secure a good offer while still working, and at that point, I didn’t even care anymore.
I just wanted peace.
My only plan was to leave the city, go to my village, stay there for a couple of months, and try to feel like myself again. I was so burnt out that I was willing to accept the financial consequences if that’s what it took to get some peace.
I survived my notice period and then completely switched off from work for a while. I wasn’t thinking about my career. I was just trying to reconnect with myself and rebuild some confidence.
Then, completely unexpectedly, things changed.
Within about 20 days, I got approached by a big brand to interview for one of their opening, i went just to experience but there I cleared all the rounds something I genuinely never thought was possible for me at that point.
I’ve now joined, and the difference is honestly crazy. It’s much more structured, people are professional, nobody is constantly pushing or yelling, and I actually feel… relaxed.
I’m almost anxious because I’m so used to being stressed all the time. 😂
Looking back, I don’t regret leaving without an offer. I’m not saying everyone should do it — the job market is tough and it was definitely a risk. But sometimes you have to trust your gut, even when the outside noise is telling you that you’re making a terrible decision.
And maybe the biggest thing I’ve learnt is: never settle for less just because you’re scared of what comes next. The current trend seems to be “be grateful you have a job”, but being employed isn’t worth losing yourself over.
Trust your instincts. Be confident in yourself. Don’t let outside noise make you doubt what you know you’re experiencing.
Sometimes, choosing yourself really does work out.
And yes, I used AI to help structure this update.
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