When to Call it

Light Work by Dear Patriarchy

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Series 2 where we are talking about when to call it. We start by breaking down what a toxic workplace is and what some major red flags are that you're working in one before diving into reasons why some women may feel that they need to quit a job they still really love. We discuss a few of our own experiences when we had to call time on an abusive relationship with a workplace before closing out the episode by examining a few key signs that it's time to leave your job. While quitting your job in an unstable job market may not seem like the safest choice to make, the most important thing we need you to remember is that you deserve the best. If your worth is not being recognised at your workplace, it might be time to call it!
- Brigid Schulte's April 2018 article for Slate entitled " The Way We Work Is Killing Us" details the initial statistic quoted regarding 120,000 deaths annually in the U.S. due to workplace stress
- April 2021 article for Appreciation at Work entitled "Toxic Workplaces Can Kill You (Really)" was used for its breakdown of the major signs of a toxic workplace
- Liz Elting's August 2019 articled for Forbes entitled " Why Women Quit" provided the key statistics on working mother's financial and unpaid care burdens
- Amanda Riojas' 2021 article for Fairy God Boss entitled "5 Reasons For Leaving a Job: Why Women Quit Even When They Like Their Work" was used in the discussion about why women may need to quit a job they love
- Kathy Caprino's February 2017 article for Forbes entitled "5 Undeniable Signs It's Time To Leave Your Job" which provided a list of key experiences that mean you might need to quit
- Please check out our "Feminism 101" suggested reading list here if you're at a loose end for a great read from an incredible female author!
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