I used to read about people separating from the company and they talked of how better their health was after leaving. I never believed them. I've been gone 1.5 years and just had my blood work done. My numbers were the best they've been in 5 years indicating less stress and a better overall health balance. So...now I see it. It is true. Getting out could be the best thing that ever happens to you. I didn't see it at the time, but I sure do see it now.
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@a3 it could be, yes. In my case, I left with a 200K+ payout, got a contracting gig for a few years (easing from full time to part time) and then retired. Life is good now, but I like to keep abreast with what's happening with the company. Based on what I read here, I got out when the getting was good. I don't envy those trying to find employment in today's job market.
The place is a toxic cesspool and will never realize it fully until you receive that, what you perceive, pat on the back but really them pushing out the door and your 30 years is meaningless.
Hertz was incredibly stressful. I left recently, and I’ve been feeling amazing ever since. Even though I don't have compensation coming in right now, I am so relieved to be done with that company. They can keep writing fake Glassdoor reviews to target people, but I'm moving on.
@a8 I want to give hope to those who are "stuck" and stressed out. No doubt there are many.
@a5 No, actually I had a treadmill under my stand up desk and would walk 2 to 3 miles per day while working, on calls, etc. Just had a really cr-ppy boss who wanted to make life miserable, and high stress on new initiatives taking place. Oh, and a VERY toxic work culture, too.
Why are you still coming here ? If I were you, I would not look back twice
@OP Wow,shocking. You probably sat around being lazy and eating cr-p food at work.
@a3 Very true. Not saying that leaving was stress free, but I had a 200K payout and landed a job in a new career field that I love within the first two months of leaving. Stresses on all angles while going through the transition, but looking back...it turned out much better than I could have imagined. Hoping the same for all who choose to leave the business, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.
Playing devil’s advocate here- isn’t there additional stress from unemployment and the bad job market? If you are behind on bills, that is even more stress.
Stress will do that to you. My blood pressure went down and I lost 5 lbs.