Let’s jump right into the question. Would you?
We’re guessing, your answer would be – no. After all, who would choose to suffer and live without an eye for just a job? Assuming we’re on the same page, you wouldn’t give up your eye in exchange for the most handsome salary package, and the list of benefits.
But what if we asked, how much of your mental health stability are you willing to let go in exchange for your job? Your answer would be different, right?
When you’re sacrificing a small portion of your mental health for a greater outcome, you would go with it because you know your sacrifice is bringing more returns.
But if you’re sacrificing a large part of your mental health, taking bullets of underappreciation, bad leadership, etc., then what’s stopping you from standing up?
Now comes the question of privilege. Maybe your family is dependent on you. Maybe, if you stand up and stop taking the bullets, your refrigerator won’t be filled with groceries. And that’s a valid point. But when your employer notices that the employees have accepted the bad culture, it’s going to give them the ground to not stop.
There’s a saying – if you’re not sacrificing your mental health but rather, getting mental satisfaction as well as greater impact overall, you’re the champ.
Well, don’t resign right away. It’s possible that your family is dependent on you, and you can’t survive without that paycheck. But if you really feel like you need a change and stop sacrificing your mental health these are the possible steps you can follow:
– Speak to your boss, and suggest changes (assuming your boss takes feedback)
– Develop your skill-set, while keeping your options open for other jobs
– Focus on other important things in life that bring you joy