Why You Should Not Ignore the Feeling of "I Want to Quit, I'm Tired"
"I can't move when I wake up in the morning," "I don't regain my energy even on my days off, and I dread Monday coming," "I start crying over the smallest things."
If you have been in this state for a while, it may not just be simple fatigue, but a sign that your mind and body are reaching their limits. This article is written for those who keep enduring while thinking, "Everyone else must be struggling just as much, so I can't be the only one to run away," or "If I quit now, I might not have a next step."
If you continue to ignore the feeling of being "tired," you will lose your judgment and energy before you even realize it. It is not uncommon for people to only realize they have reached their limit after they are no longer able to move. It is important to know the options available to protect yourself while you are still able to take action.
What happens when you ignore being "tired"
Your judgment declines, and you become unable to move
When intense stress continues for a long period, your brain's decision-making functions gradually decline. Even small steps like "registering for a job change site" or "consulting about taking a leave of absence" get postponed with feelings of "it's impossible anyway" or "I don't want to think about it." Before you know it, you may reach your limit in a way where you suddenly become unable to move, with almost no room left to make your own choices.
Your self-evaluation becomes much lower than reality
When you remain in a depleted state, the feeling that "I am incompetent at work" or "I won't be good enough anywhere else" intensifies. However, in many cases, the problem lies in the workplace environment, not in you. When you are mentally cornered, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the two. Believing that you are the problem when the environment is actually the cause is one of the most troublesome effects caused by long-term depletion.
3 coping methods you can start today
Coping Method 1: First, consider "taking a break" as an option
It is not too late to decide to "quit" after your mind and body have recovered. If you have symptoms such as insomnia, crying, or being unable to move, I recommend consulting a psychosomatic clinic first. Depending on a doctor's diagnosis, you may be able to maintain your livelihood by receiving injury and sickness benefits while distancing yourself from work through a leave of absence. Please know that there is a third option of "taking a break," rather than just the two choices of "quitting or continuing."
Coping Method 2: Talk to a third party about your current situation
When you are exhausted, you may not be able to organize for yourself "what is the most painful part" or "what needs to change." Even if you talk to family or friends, they often cannot fully understand. By having a career professional with no conflict of interest listen to you, you can organize your situation objectively and make it easier to see your next move.
Coping Method 3: If you are afraid to express your intention to resign, use an agency
In workplaces where power harassment or pressure to stay is a concern, the act of "telling them you are quitting" itself becomes a major source of stress. In such cases, by using a resignation agency, you can proceed with the resignation process without negotiating directly. This is a legally sound method, and there are services that can even handle negotiations for taking your paid leave.
Services you can consult by situation
POSIWILL CAREER | For those who are unsure whether to quit or take a break
This is a career coaching service, not a recruitment agency. Its purpose is not to introduce job openings, but to help you articulate "why your current situation is painful" and "what you need for yourself."
You can consult even from the stage of "I don't even have the energy to go to an interview" or "I don't even know if I should change jobs in the first place." Because they organize your current situation through a psychological approach, it is suitable for building a foundation to think about whether taking a leave, changing jobs, or continuing in your current position is right for you.
Click here for a free consultation
Yamedoki Resignation Agency | For those who want to leave their workplace immediately
This is a resignation agency service operated by a labor union. By simply making a request via LINE, they will handle the resignation notification and negotiations with your company on your behalf. You can proceed with the resignation process without having to interact directly with your supervisor, and they also handle negotiations for taking paid leave.
If you are in a situation where you absolutely cannot go to work tomorrow, please consult with them first. They are available even late at night, so you can contact them when you feel you have reached your limit in the middle of the night.
Purpose Dock | For those in their 30s and 40s caught between life and work
This is a career coaching service suitable for people in their 30s and 40s who feel they 'cannot quit even if they want to' due to circumstances such as having a family, having a loan, or feeling age-related pressure.
They will help you organize the risks of staying in your current workplace versus leaving it, and think about the direction of your next career together. It is suitable for those who want to organize their situation first so they don't act on impulse and end up regretting it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is it dangerous to quit without having a new job lined up?
A. If you are physically and mentally healthy, the basic rule is to find your next job before quitting. However, if you are experiencing symptoms such as being unable to sleep, unable to stop crying, or unable to move your body, there are cases where you should prioritize resting first. Seeking help from a psychosomatic clinic or a consultation service at an early stage, rather than waiting until your symptoms become severe, will lead to a faster recovery in the long run.
Q. I am worried about developing a 'habit of running away'.
A. Distancing yourself from an environment that is harming your health is self-defense, not avoidance. It is not always the 'right answer' to endure in any workplace. However, to avoid repeating job changes or resignations, it is important to organize the criteria for choosing your next workplace. Rather than acting in a rush, taking a moment to stop and think through career coaching is more likely to lead to a stable career in the long term.
Q. I can't bring myself to tell my family because I'm afraid they will oppose it.
A. In many cases, your family opposes it because they are worried about you. Since the words 'I'm tired' may not be enough to convey the situation, explaining the specific symptoms appearing in your body and mind can make it easier for them to understand. One approach is to visit a psychosomatic clinic, get a medical certificate, and then discuss it with them.
Summary
If the feeling of 'I want to quit, I'm tired' continues every day, it is not a signal you should ignore.
First, having the option to 'rest', then having someone third-party listen to you, and knowing that there is a means called a resignation agency if you need to leave your workplace—just knowing these three things will expand your room to maneuver.
Please do not carry it all alone and try relying on a consultation service that fits your current situation.
Please also refer to this.
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