Fight or Flight: Forced To Take The Leap

The truth is, I was forced to start my business.

That’s right, I didn’t have a choice but to start this business, that has now turned into an incredibly exciting journey.

In November 2019, I moved to England for what I thought was my dream job. I packed up my life in Belfast, and moved to the East Midlands, UK, to work for an incredible company. 

8 months later, in the midst of a global pandemic, living in the only city in the UK that was still in lockdown, I was forced to quit my job with no back up in place. 

After handing in my notice, I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do, however, I knew that being unemployed would feel better than that dread of going to work every day.

Toxic work environments are incredibly dangerous. 

They are created by the people, the culture and most importantly, the leadership. I found myself in the most unhealthy, toxic environment which was something I had never experienced before, and it was completely soul destroying.

After my experience at this company, I was terrified to start another job. I had lost all self-confidence and belief in my capabilities, something that will take a long time to recover from, but I’m working on myself every day to overcome it.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation out of your control, that affected you negatively?

My best advice for you: GET OUT, it's not worth the damage it can cause. 

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” 

- Brene Brown