I have a high paying job, and there's just no way I can quit...I'll lose my house and everything else...I fucking hate it and I'm in tears everyday

Great video. Thanks

It would’ve been more helpful to actually show how to organize search- different examples.

I have a toxic boss who is unethical and hated me for being by the books, to get me out the way, he tried every trick like micromanaging, extreme criticism, undermining me, accusing me of stuff etc. But I stayed strong despite all the obstacles he put in my way, he even had the opportunity to recommend me for a promotion and he told me he won't because according to him I'm not ready, when I do both mine and HIS job and yes I was applying for his title, in another location (he was probably insecure). 2 months ago, I had overslept and was late for my shift, and he wrote me up as a verbal warning. Recently he found out that he can give me a final warning so rewrote my verbal as a final warning and basically if it ever happens, legally he gets the pleasure to fire me. I didn't want him to get that satisfaction, also was too stressed with his drama and was aware of his spiteful nature, so I listened to a fellow coworker and decided to take a transfer and demote myself. I cried a lot because I had worked really hard for my promotion and outperformed my Manager in every aspect. It broke my heart as I kept thinking what others would think. I demoted myself, people would think it was a stupid move. But I'm glad I prioritized my mental health and took this decision. It's 3:36 am as I'm writing this but I really wanted to thank you for uploading this video. I got the answer that I needed, I did the right thing 💯 (will definitely be using the extra time away from management responsibilities to look for another job)

Im mexican-american. I remember the first time someone hit me with the "Are you mexican?" question instead of the "what are you?" question. It felt sooo validating. So uplifting. I couldnt believe it. I was so excited. "Yes!!! I am!! How did you guess??" And this boy, who i had a crush on, proudly told me "Cuz you have a mustache, and mexican girls have mustaches." Oof. Lost all the wind in my sails. Like the only time I can get ""relief"" as an ambiguous person is if other people go hard into racial stereotypes(obv this is not a real relief). Im so thankful that my young response at the time was to *lean into* my body instead of away from it, a lesson my mom always wanted instilled in me. I have hairy arms! And an almost unibrow! And dark fuzz on my lip! Frida Kahlo lookin ass child, and it is a beautiful symbol of my heritage and everything my family and ancestors have struggled and survived through. Thats sick as fuck. Im also soooo thankful you brought up gender!!! I am a trans man, and slightly gender ambiguous. At this point, when people ask me "What are you?" I have to laugh and just ask "Which part are you talking about?" Because sometimes theyre talking about my gender/sexuality (many people assume Im a gay cis man, if they dont think trans). Its added a complicated layer to my racial experience.

Wage slaving sux!

However virtual career days seem okay has it affected communication for company thereafter ive noticed companys businesses brands have made other attempts with virtual communications the trials over technology with collect or toll free insinuations is what im talking about other brands finding oppritunitys attempts at seeking recognition the process is used by entrepenuers and small businesses

This video alerts me to something I hardly thought about! Now I can't unknow the risk of demotion... It's such a mid-way point between being in limbo at a job and being fired! Love your niche content, Shauna!

Know that your video has value... I enjoyed every sec of it!

From all my years of this, working on a way out is the best pill there is. Everything else is a damm band aid

Thank you! Finally some sane and practical advice

Esthetician for 15 years, sitting in a small room touching someone while they complain is definitely my definition of job jail....I started a side hustle selling soap at farmers markets and absolutely love it. After 2 years of slowing investing and working hard, I'm finally at the last of my esthetics career. Thank God

My first year anniversary is coming up in September. I don't hate my job, but I do see myself growing in the company. I enjoy the work and the challenge of problem solving. This video helped me organize my thoughts. Thank you!

I don't hate my job but I'm so bad at it. I do the training but I'm not getting it. Can't fix stupid. The reason why I can't quit is because I don't have childcare. 😢

I’m in job jail while running a weekend business. Afraid to take that leap into f/t entrepreneurship.

For the last 5 fun filled years

I work with dangerous chemicals and they make me very sick I cannot stand being at my job

Job jail💔

I need to break out of job jail.

I’ve been w a med size private company since its inception 26 years. I was #2 under owner for 20 yrs. A new owner has come on board and been her direct for 5 yrs. She has suddenly hired an outside CFO, and he has hired someone in order to split my role, all without consulting me. I am HR btw. So now she wants me to move all my accnt duties (and my reports) to new employee. But I feel she is pushing me out, and my reports have been extremely upset. I will ask for a new job description? And confirm benefits. I’d like to just ask for severance, but maybe it will be more clear w clear definitions. Thank you.

My boss pulled me in the office and told me that I had a choice of stepping into an older role I was in or be separated. He listed all these wonderful reasons why I should do it..( wonderful in his eyes ) . I took the demotion only because I cant not have a job. I am really upset thought. Been with the company for over 20 years worked my butt off to get where I wanted. it really really hurts.

Currently going through this and needed to see this video

You have to remind yourself it’s temporary. Then take it one day at a time. Resume. Make Indeed/Job sites a hobby. Go over descriptions/pay/benefits. Just apply. Schedule interviews before your shift, during lunch, or schedule multiple on a day that you’ll call off on. You’re qualified, by reading job descriptions you’ll see you’re qualified for roles based on transferable skills, or those duties that your current/prior job added on over time..

Excellent discuss with a professional touch. Thanks Shauna for your contributions to the body of knowledge.

Here. Dads black. Mom was a beautiful pale freckle faced red head I like the word ambiguous lol good way to put it.

Sunday evening is the worst… But Friday afternoons are the best. It’s this weird love/hate thing I have with the week. Corporate America is absurd, bureaucratic, and rife with inter office politics… But man those paychecks are great. I just play the game and find solace throughout the day in the little things. I’m like Sisyphus and the bolder… 18 more years to go!

Job jail is a very good description

My commute swallows the rest of the time I have left. Cant afford to live anywhere near jobs jn my field. Too old for this. Going to drop.

An interesting talk. Only pity that the sound quality of the guest speaker is so bad.

I'm in job jail😢

Virtual job fair financialfreedom2305.blogspot.com/2024/02/virtual-job-fair-navigating-future-of.html

I won't accept it I was promoted then now they are trying to push me back

Good idea about volunteering. I actually once offered to work somewhere as an unpaid intern. it gave me excellent experience.

Perfect video. You got straight to the point. With practical tips.

"Do a good job"--honestly the hardest thing😢 I do a good job, i excel, but that just increases the workload. I try to handle the increased workload, and prioritize--but when i try to set boundaries, they say you're a bad worker--their expectations are utterly unreasonable. No one should be expected to work 7 days a week 12/hr days. It feels like throwing energy into this black hole of need that will never be filled. Thank you for identifying the 'job jail' --i've been taking notes from your video and am going to use them to make my jail break💗

I hate my job but i can quit in two months time

Felt like that a view times, job gail

Awesome! This is an educating, insightful and a good resource. Many thanks for the video. Thank you again for making positive impact to many professionals and careers.

Can I just win the lotto so I don’t have to work??? I don’t even need to win the big one. I just need to win a big enough one, lol.

Micromanagers will kill you mentally faster than anything. I really like my job after all these years. The people are great, but the supervisor (who is not needed and needs to retire) rides us most days and makes up stupid rules. He's also getting crazy in the head.

Great video ❤

Thanks so for the Information. What can we do about our email-id? should we create a new email id with new name then start applying?

I got the dream job, but the responsibilities are changing and I don’t like the new responsibilities.

Just quit. Companies will use this to exploit you. Then you’ll get complacent, and before you know it you been 2+ years overworked and underpaid.

I am in a difficult position as I work for a relative. I used to enjoy it, but I am underpaid and I've recently been given a lot of duties that I don't like. It is difficult to leave as this relative relies on me being there and would really struggle without me, especially as quite a few people have retired recently and I am more or less the only one left to train new staff. If I was working for someone else I wouldn't care as it is not my fault that she allowed there to be a significant key person risk, but as it is a relative I am forced to consider this. This is different to a lot of people as I am not reliant on the income and there are skill shortages in my field so I should be able to find another job pretty easily, but I am stuck there nonetheless.

I don't hate my job just a certain person managers stick me with. I've voice his harassment towards me verbally and by email, and I'm a slightly younger man. I'm the one who has to listen to him complain for 40 hours, and so when I say he is upsetting me I get called the complainer. Management will not relocate me or promote the other guy. This guy is like the managers and lead and HR "SPECIAL" little brother.... but rag on me when the assembly line backs up. I tell lead ti tell his buddy he needs to tell him to hurry up but just glares at me for saying something....

Great advice. Thank you!!

Too Good 💎 Could you suggest which type of traits will make an engineer employee highly valuable or unique that attracts more money in career ? Which books would help in this scenario..

So happy I came across this video! I’m deciding to take a demotion for the sake of my mental health and my family. I love my current role however the environment I’m in is toxic and it’s causing me anxiety and burnout ! I just applied for a position that will be considered demotion but it’s a role I’ll truly enjoyed. Thank you for taking time to create this videos 😊

I took a demotion it’s not always a tragedy. TBH other people are causing more problems than me. For example the person who took my job lacks some skills so people keep coming to me and it feels like a battle