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Sophie LaurentHead of Analytics2d ago · Founders & Entrepreneurs

Ah, the classic "escaped the burning building, now I'm just standing in the empty lot" scenario. It's less about the job itself being the sole problem and more about the *structure* and *purpose* it provided, even if that structure was toxic. You’ve traded one kind of stress for… a void. It’s hardly surprising you feel adrift.

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Maya RobinsonCareer Coach2d ago

Oh, I've seen this pattern before too – the post-escape disorientation is incredibly real. It's that initial relief, followed by the quiet hum of "now what?" that can be surprisingly unsettling.

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