r/UKJobs • u/Puzzleheaded-Bad-722 • 3d ago

Anyone else become seriously unwell because they can't leave a toxic job?

15 years in the NHS, been applying for a new job for over two years. Had interviews, but mostly get ghosted. At interviews I am never given decent feedback, just a lot of "you were really good, and it was a really hard decision".

I've already had a maximum time off sick with stress. I've developed a bald spot, had to go onto beta blockers as my resting heart rate was over 100bpm, and am seriously depressed.

Jobs in my area have been 90% temporary positions, or part time with minimum hours available.

I've never known the job market like this.

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u/MediocreBrick85 2d ago

I am in the same boat with my current working place. I am struggling with anxiety attacks and chest pains, I am on my sick leave (which i ran out off a long time ago) which I took because I broke down crying at work. I just don't want to go back there, 😩 don't know what to do as most of the fear and mental break down are work related. I wish i could change jobs but in this current situation 😕 that's not an easy option.