Hello there.
A short update: I left my job of 6 years and started a new career last month.
It wasn't an easy decision, I would say. But to be honest, I'm glad I didn't delay or cancel the plan. Not because of that my current job is so much better than my previous one, but mostly because I have moved on from one thing that has been burdening me for years - toxic people.
Yes, you read it right.
The sole reason why I left because - toxic people.
On my last day of work, my HOD asked me what made me leave. I told him (and everyone else) that I have found a workplace near to my home, which is true. But I didn't tell a single person, other than myself, that 'that' person left me no choice but to move on with my career elsewhere.
So I didn't give a hint that I was leaving. It was even a short call. I was called for an interview and was offered the job in less than a week time. The new company needs me urgently and they're willing to pay the short notice to my former company so I can join them a week after they called.
My first perception over the whole scenario was, urgency like this could be bad - they must be so desperate and there must be tonnes of mess waiting for me.
I was about to reject the offer....
....when suddenly 'that' person did the thing he did almost everyday not only to me but also to my colleagues - making fun of me in front of the HOD. That was the most horrifying moment of my life and was surely damaging my reputation I have built for years!
So, that very day, I called the new company telling them I accept the offer, and then I put my resignation letter.
This might sound funny to you - that I take what people said about me seriously until I decided to leave. Some friends told me I made a wrong decision. Some even said it's time to move forward and I don't even need any reason for that.
To me, I have been kind enough to absorb every humiliation 'that' person caused and that's it. Since he stays, I believe I am the one to leave. The job offer comes at the very right time, like FINALLY GOD ANSWER MY PRAYERS. They need me urgently, and I, on the other hand, need a new job urgently as well. Win-win situation.
Alhamdulillah, I have been with the new Company for a month now, and everything seems good so far. I can't wait for what this new job has in store for me.
Starting a new career after 6 years being in a same Company, is like the first day in school. You know no one, and nothing about the Company, the job, the people. Learning takes time. Wish me all the best please ;)
I believe everyone has their own reason to stay, or find another job. This is my story. What about yours?
