Gone for an Americano.
“But much as you'd love to quit, you're simply not ready.”
Should I leave my job due to extra work hours?
The same question, asked the same day: ChatGPT in a private window, Moka Pot as it is.
What is the difference?
ChatGPT's advice is sensible: maybe, set boundaries, give it weeks. Sam, Claire and Joshi have been this tired, and say what they did next.
The human story. It is there on the right; it is missing on the left.
ChatGPT
One answer — “Maybe”.
Maybe—but being tired of extra hours doesn't automatically mean you should quit. It's a sign that something about the job needs to change.
Before resigning, I'd ask yourself:
- Is the extra work temporary or the normal culture? If it's a short-term crunch, it may be worth riding out. If it's been months with no end, that's different.
- Are you compensated or recognized for it? Extra hours without meaningful pay, promotion prospects, or appreciation are a warning sign.
- Can you set boundaries? For example, stop routinely answering after-hours messages or tell your manager what workload you can realistically handle.
- Would you leave toward something better, or simply escape? If possible, start looking for another job before resigning.
- What is the toll on you? If the hours are seriously affecting your sleep, relationships, or ability to function, that deserves more weight than a simple "is this job good?"
My default advice would be: don't resign tomorrow. Start a quiet job search while testing whether the current situation can improve. Give yourself a defined period—say 4–8 weeks—to see whether boundaries, workload discussions, or another opportunity change the picture.
If you tell me how many hours you're working, how long this has been happening, what you like/dislike about the job, and whether you have savings, I can help you make a much more concrete stay-vs-leave decision.
Moka Pot
5 people, 5 perspectives — 2 say yes, 3 say it depends.
yes no no mark: it depends yellow: their own words — the human story
Sam Brodsky
18 People Get Real About Quitting Their Jobs For Their Mental HealthNovember 2024
“If you’re self-aware enough to spot the signs that your gig isn’t a fit anymore, quitting a job for mental health reasons might make sense—even if you don’t have a backup plan.”
Gone for an Americano.
“I would say if you depend on this as your only source of income, stay looking for a better job. But start working on something that inspire you at the same game as well developing different skills.”
“If you’ve been wondering about this exact thing, it might be time to reflect on whether you’re tired of your job, or you’re just tired in general.”
“I needed some space to think about this and contemplate my next moves which is why I quit.”