Patrick Martin
Patrick Martin
How To Leave A Toxic Job - With Jessica Childress Esq.
How To Leave A Toxic Job - With Jessica Childress Esq.
How To Leave A Toxic Job - With Jessica Childress Esq.
Friday 8th December 2023
Learn how to recognize and leave a toxic job with attorney Jessica Childress on The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast. Practical advice on finances, legalities, and mental health.
52 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Recognize the right time to leave a toxic job based on financial considerations and dependents
- Understand the implications of non-compete agreements and seek advice from mental health providers
- Maintain open communication with employers and consider the implications of severance pay
- Address workplace harassment by maintaining a paper trail and seeking resources within organizations
- Strategically approach workplace bullying and focus on improving workplace culture
If you're feeling bullied, it's extremely important to make sure you let the person know. So making sure that you possibly believe that, making you feel belittled or belittling you for raising a concern? So making sure that you're empowered when you do raise the issue is important.
Feeling trapped in a job that's draining your soul? You're not alone. In this episode of The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast, Patrick Martin sits down with Jessica Childress, an accomplished employment law attorney and author of 'Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms'. With over a decade of experience, Jessica shares her wisdom on identifying when it's time to move on from a harmful work environment.
She breaks down the critical steps you need to take before making that leap, including assessing your financial situation, understanding non-compete agreements, and considering the impact on your dependents and health insurance. But it’s not just about the legalities. Jessica also underscores the importance of mental health support and maintaining open lines of communication with your employer.
From documenting harassment to navigating severance pay, this episode offers a treasure trove of practical advice for anyone feeling the weight of workplace stress. Tune in for a candid conversation that could be the first step toward reclaiming your peace and well-being.