Leaving Loudly: Why I’m Gonr After a Decade
The End of a Chapter
Friday marks my last day after ten years of dedication, hard work, and consistently exceeding expectations—90% of my ratings were top-tier. Yet, despite the numbers, the experience left me drained and disillusioned.
Quiet Quitting vs. Loud Leaving
While many choose to “quietly quit,” I’m doing the opposite. I’m leaving loudly—not for drama, but because silence protects systems that harm. Speaking up matters.
The Human Cost
This ISP hasn’t been easy. It’s taken a toll on my aging parents, my spouse, and my kids. The emotional weight is real, and I won’t sugarcoat it: I’ve felt depressed and confused through this process.
One Piece of Advice
If you’re in a similar situation, know your worth and don’t ignore the signs. Blind loyalty can cost you years you’ll never get back.
A Hard Truth About Edward Jones
To my network: take a hard look at Edward Jones. High fees, outdated practices, and a culture that undervalues high performers have left me embarrassed I stayed so long. Tell your friends. Protect your future.
Closing Thoughts
Leaving is hard. Staying in a place that erodes your confidence and well-being is harder. Sometimes the loudest exit is needed.
8 replies (most recent on top)
@am thank you so much, I really appreciate you right now
@am If I am being honest with myself, I didn’t even play the game. I gave credit to my crew who are still employed Leaders Eat Last and I am proud of them
@bn I spend 50+ hours per week including commute time on EJ. EJ is a large part of my life and has been for over a decade. I wanted to stay here for the rest of my career but I no longer see a future here. Just let us vent a little on our way out. This place used to have a great culture, a reason to be proud, a reason to stay.
@av hahaha so true, spelling has never been my gift!
@OP time to heal. EDJ does not dictate our happiness or success.
This resonates so well with me. This place will use you, drain you, then ISP you when no longer needed. Raises don’t keep up with inflation, promotions come to those that socialize/su-k up to senior leaders, and DEI is prioritized more than merit. In addition to all the problems with leadership and HO, our business model is outdated for what FAs are now looking for, ownership of the client relationship and experience. Good luck to you and happy for you. I am looking myself.
@OP Hope your next role isn’t overseeing spelling bees!!
Good luck to you. Leaving is easy for me. I am getting my time back from these clowns. World is a big place with bigger and better companies. Enough with jokers like PP, DC, KJ and their pet GPs who are not worthy of being called a leader.