Quit IT job, become a waiter: Tech expert warns against ‘angry quitting’ on Reddit
IT jobs can be life-changing. While they can be rewarding for some, they can also send someone into a downward spiral. In a world where IT jobs are criticized for poor work-life balance and growth, millions of people are still pursuing courses and degrees with the aim of entering the workforce. Social media platforms are flooded with posts from IT workers complaining about their jobs and their organizations. While people may think that quitting their boring jobs and switching careers might make things better, a Reddit ‘warning’ post by an IT worker suggests otherwise.
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“Made a wrong move in my career”
In a Reddit post shared by trikrakalakatops in the ITCareerQuestions subreddit, the user talks about his sudden decision to quit his IT job and why it was a huge mistake.
“I had a low-stress, low-paying route sales job for 13 years. I went to school and got a certification and moved into IT, which paid better from the start. But I was new, had no support, my boss was unwilling or unable to help me when I needed it, and I quit one miserable Monday morning when I was left alone in the office again. It was a terrible decision. Now I have 13 years of sales experience and 5 months as a support assistant on my resume and I am unemployed,” the user shared in a Reddit post.
“I am lucky to have years of salary in my savings account but I don’t want to burn it all because I made a wrong career move. Posting for inspiration. I know some people will tell me I made a big mistake and I completely agree. I blamed myself for it for a month. I could hardly eat or sleep but I knew I had to keep going. I just didn’t know where I was going,” the user added.
The Reddit post is now going viral and has received mixed reactions from users. While a few have called it the right move for mental health and encouraged the user to find a better job, others have seen it as a normal part of the IT industry and believe that quitting out of anger is a bad decision. “We all pay the price in this industry,” one Reddit user commented. “Quite the opposite, life is too short to be miserable. Use the time to find a better job,” another user wrote.
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