When Good Jobs Go Bad: The Lingering Effect

Episode 51 of the Life Notes from Chair 17 podcast, hosted by CH, titled "When Good Jobs Go Bad: The Lingering Effect" was published on September 20, 2024 and runs 29 minutes.

September 20, 2024 ·29m · Life Notes from Chair 17

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Summary

We’ve all had those jobs that are just ... not the best. But when a good job goes off the rails, it takes an unexpected toll - both while we are still IN the job, but also perhaps long after we’ve left. Join CH this week’s as she discusses the lasting impact that difficult - perhaps even toxic - job environments can have on our mental health and professional confidence. She shares her own personal journey of having faced a traumatic work situation, the emotional toll it took and the (longer) road to recovery. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages us all to make brave bets on ourselves, prioritize our well-being and have the courage to leave a harmful job environment. We’ve all had those jobs that are just ... not the best. But when a good job goes off the rails, it takes an unexpected toll - both while we are still IN the job, but also perhaps long after we’ve left. Join CH this week’s as she discusses the lasting impact that difficult - perhaps even toxic - job environments can have on our mental health and professional confidence. She shares her own personal journey of having faced a traumatic work situation, the emotional toll it took and the (longer) road to recovery. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages us all to make brave bets on ourselves, prioritize our well-being and have the courage to leave a harmful job environment. Show Notes - IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode does NOT provide any medical or wellness guidance/advice; always consult with a professional. - For those who may not be familiar with the terms ”Job PTSD” or ”Workplace PTSD,” you can do a Google search using those terms to begin reviewing various articles and resources. This may/may not include AI-generated responses to the keyword search. - The term ”brave bet” comes from Jackie Yeaney, who we featured in Episode 32 as part of our Share the Chair series. (https://lifenotesfromchair17.podbean.com/e/ep_32_share_the_chair_jackie_yeaney/)

Episode Description

We've all had those jobs that are just ... not the best. But when a good job goes off the rails, it takes an unexpected toll - both while we are still IN the job, but also perhaps long after we've left. Join CH this week's as she discusses the lasting impact that difficult - perhaps even toxic - job environments can have on our mental health and professional confidence. She shares her own personal journey of having faced a traumatic work situation, the emotional toll it took and the (longer) road to recovery. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages us all to make brave bets on ourselves, prioritize our well-being and have the courage to leave a harmful job environment.

Show Notes

IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode does NOT provide any medical advice; always consult with a professional.
For those who may not be familiar with the terms "Job PTSD" or "Workplace PTSD," you can do a Google search using those terms to begin reviewing various articles and resources. This may/may not include AI-generated responses to the keyword search.
The term "brave bet" comes from Jackie Yeaney, who we featured in Episode 32 as part of our Share the Chair series.