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Spent 2 years in a job I hated because of 'loyalty'
I was at this marketing firm in Austin for 3 years. Around the 1 year mark I knew it wasn't for me but I kept telling myself I had to stick it out. My boss even told me 'we're like family here' which made me feel guilty about leaving. Finally quit last month and got a new job paying $15k more. Now I realize I wasted 2 years of my career growth for no good reason. Has anyone else fallen for the 'loyalty' trap at a job?
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margaretm231mo ago
...but I've got to say, your story is exactly what made me stop being a "loyalty first" person. I used to think sticking with a company through the rough patches was the right thing to do, you know, like some kind of badge of honor. Then I saw a friend of mine leave a job she hated for a better one, and she was so much happier (and richer, honestly) that it finally clicked for me. Now I see loyalty at work is mostly just a trap to keep you from getting what you're worth, and it's not your problem if the company can't keep you around. Good for you for getting out, seriously.
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vera3081mo ago
Yeah the whole "we're a family" thing is such a red flag. Companies just say that to make you feel bad about leaving so they can pay you less. I fell for it too at my last gig, stayed an extra year because I felt guilty. Then they laid off three people the month after I finally quit. Loyalty in business only goes one way and it's never from the company to you.
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