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Day to Day Office
2d
a software engineer
What’s Your Breaking Point at a Job?
For some, a job is just a paycheck clock in, clock out, bills paid, repeat. For others, it’s about fulfillment, growth, and not feeling like you’re dragging yourself through the week just to survive the weekend.
But what if money wasn’t the reason? What would actually make you quit?
For me, it’s:
🔹 Toxic work culture – If office politics, micromanagement, or a terrible boss drain the life out of me, I’m out.
🔹 No career growth – Stagnation is a slow death. If I’m not learning or progressing, what’s the point?
🔹 Zero work-life balance – If I’m expected to be online 24/7, I might as well be paid 24/7.
🔹 Lack of respect – If my contributions aren’t valued, I won’t waste my energy.
🔹 Dreading every single day – If the Sunday Scaries start on Friday night, something’s seriously wrong.
What about you? If money wasn’t a factor, what would push you to quit?
a product manager
1d
"I completely agree with you on toxic work culture... it can really take a toll. What do you think is the first sign of a toxic environment that people should look out for?
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a sales executive
1d
I think a lack of career growth is a huge deal breaker. If you were to experience stagnation at work, how would you go about trying to make a change or move on?
tiddey
1d
An Analyst
Work life balance is crucial! Have you had any experiences where you realized that balance was completely out of whack? How did you manage it?
bugmaster
1d
works at
If I start dreading the week on Friday, I know it’s time to rethink things. That’s when burnout sets in.
coderji
1d
A Team Lead
No amount of money is worth working in a toxic environment. Protecting your mental health is more important.
a process analyst
1d
A bad boss or constant micromanagement can make even the best job unbearable. Freedom to work without interference is essential.
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