I’m putting this in my own TP for all my Liner friends…
I debated using the Daily chat thread, but I wanted to reach those that I talk to most first…
It’s not about any travel plans, but I wanted to talk to my friends for a moment about something kinda serious…
Most everyone knows that I hate my job. However, it’s incredibly easy. I barely do anything most days & make almost $25/hour.
However, the work environment is toxic. It has been for more than a decade. I’ve been injured on the job twice, including a permanent disability.
I don’t talk about it often, but the reason I am today is because I can no longer take it.
Trigger Warning!!
I have been having serious thoughts of self-harm due to the habitual abuse from my boss.
(I have talked with my therapist & wife. I will be OK!! It was very difficult to talk about though. I am embarrassed about it. I had a complete breakdown when I got home from this trip. The first morning I had to return to work I realized I had to go back to that toxic environment. Let’s just say, it was "bad" That’s why I took that “extra” day to return)
I have no job waiting for me and have only begun brushing off my resume. I barely know where to start. (LinkedIn, Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Career postings on company websites. 
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Thankfully, my wife makes double what I do since 2022. We still budget and live on, basically, the same amount we did before her promotion / raises. This is how I have been able to travel so often over the last couple years and still put aside retirement funds. She’s an incredible person and very good at her job!
Why am I telling you this???
First, there are a handful of people on these forums that I have talked with for 10+ years. You are my friends. Some of you I have had the pleasure to meet, but many I haven’t. I am so grateful for these forums and all of you. Trip planning and talking about our hobby with you has meant everything to me most days for years!!
I’ve been too scared to talk about these feelings with anyone. Now, that I’ve made a decision and am trying to stick to it, I want everyone to know why I’m “throwing away” such an easy well-paying job.
Plus, I’m trying to tell as many people as possible so I hold myself accountable. I’ve gone through this, “I’m really gonna quit this time!” scenario enough times that I am ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ when it comes to this.
I don’t know what the future holds for my travels or being on these forums. I’m sure for a period of time I’ll have “too much” time while I job search and you’ll see me per usual.
However, if I’m lucky enough to find something that actually keeps me busy during the day I won’t be as available as I have been for a decade.
If you have any advice, prayers or have anything to help I could really use it!
If you want to message me directly that’s fine too!
I can’t explain why, but even if you don’t respond I’d appreciate the “like” as a sign of support. (Sorry to sound like a Vlogger wanting you to subscribe!!! 
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I’m sitting at my desk, a bit stressed, scared and feeling both excited and awful about all this. That 
will actually help me today!! 
Thanks!
I told my wife, if I haven’t found a new job by July 4th or whenever our new office space is ready to move into it I would quit - whichever is longer. (I’m not lifting even a SINGLE box or piece of equipment into that new space! 
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My algorithm put this in my feed last night. DW & I had already discussed my plan. The parts where he talks about needing to make a life change because he was sitting alone all day at a computer then just going to bed at night really hit me hard.
