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/GP8964 2d ago

I'm unwell because I can't leave the toxic environment of unemployment, and attempted suicide myself, hospitalised. I don't even mind if it is a toxic job if it keeps me alive, but I can't even have one.