u/Wipeewoo

I heard that my new boss will be a former peer who previously took frequent MCs, medical appointments, and volunteer leave, often at short notice. She was also highly emotional at work and became very upset over a relatively minor issue. For the past four months, I felt that I was unfairly blamed for a situation related to her emotional meltdown at work.

She is also very close to the team lead, who appears to favour her significantly.

I am thinking of leaving..the politics at work is affecting my mental health

I’ve been working in my current position for 2 years. My current portfolio includes work from my predecessor who is higher rank than me + additional portfolios and events to handle.

My boss has been very off handed, not knowing what I do on the ground. So I’ve been feeling alone in my work battles. I only have my colleague to brainstorm with me.

In my current state and juggling multiple portfolios, I’m super burnt out. And in my burnt out state, I’ve been making mistakes in my work. And having to solve the work problems on my own because my boss is never there.

Thinking of leaving because I feel like it’s been affecting my mental health a lot. I usually don’t take MCs in my job, but this job - I finish all my MCs.

I cry at my desk unknowingly, cry when walking up to work, cry when at home. And it’s all due to stress.

I’ve been wanting to leave so badly but never had the chance or courage to hand in my resignation.

Need some advice.