Comments on: Why I Quit My Public Relations Job

By: Morgan

Morgan — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:38:24 +0000

Three years later and this post is still inspiring! This is the first time I’ve come across your blog after searching for career answers on my own, and I’m so glad I found this. I felt like I was reading about myself in your post! I took what I thought was a dream job about 6 months ago, and as of about a month ago, I noticed a huge difference in how I felt and just haven’t been as motivated or passionate about much lately (not like me at all!). It’s obviously not ideal to feel this way so soon into a new position, but seeing your post gave me some hope and reassurance! So, thank you!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 21:22:44 +0000

Very great advise, I am ready to get out of my own PR career after eight years. But how can you leave? How did you pay your bills? I can’t just leave and not have a new plan. I’m really struggling to figure out what to do next.

By: rooman

rooman — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 18:44:26 +0000

i left my 13 years job which i wanted to leave from day one but got stuck in it to support my family. i quit it relying on savings for a year or so. did i do it right?

By: Sarah Borg Barthet

Sarah Borg Barthet — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:33:01 +0000

I just came across your blog and this post online and I can relate 100%. I worked my way up to what I thought was my dream job, only to realise I don’t like it at all. It too caused me anxiety and stress which took its toll on my body. Earlier this year I decided to do something different, realising that I had a lot of travel and fashion material to work with – something that my job in finance allowed me to have – I decided to start a blog focused on luxury travel and the clothes that come along with me. I haven’t been able to quit my ‘real’ job just yet, but just having the blog on the side as a little side project for now has made me so much happier. Knowing that I now know what I want to do has made the anxiety has drop so much. Thanks for sharing your story xx

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 03 May 2018 02:05:43 +0000

This is the first time I've seen your website, and now I absolutely loved it. Sml for this post Thank you for the inspiration, Katie! I really admire your courage to quit your job just for your happiness. Good luck!

By: Franziska

Franziska — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:01:18 +0000

Oh such a wonderful post, Katie! This is such a tough and scary decision to make and taking that leap of faith takes so much strength! Such an encouraging story! Thank you for sharing!

By: Anastasia

Anastasia — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:30:18 +0000

I think you’ve accomplished a lot they say we have to go through a lot of jobs before we find one we actually enjoy and feel fulfilled (paying our dues).

I took public relations in college as well I graduated in 2014 and was never able to find work in the field like you said it’s very cut throat and employers have high expectations and can choose whoever they want. It makes it very difficult to find that entry level job especially with no connections. I’ve decided to go back to school and pursue a different field that has better job prospects.

Great post!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 08 May 2017 15:44:47 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Hey sometimes the hardest part is realizing exactly what it is that's making you unhappy. Now that you know you can take steps to making a change. Best of luck!!!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:43:45 +0000

Thank you! I know why I’ve been depressed for so long too. Having a job that sucks the life out of you is exhausting. I get home everyday and the first thing I do is worry about how I am going to dread tomorrow. You inspire me to make a change. I just need to figure out how 🙂

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 19:18:37 +0000

In reply to Maddy. Thanks Maddy! Definitely use all the free time you have now in school to work on building your blog-- that's what I did and it was the best decision!