DevelopmentOdd3558's journey

I'm currently facing a tough decision about whether to stay at my job or leave after returning from a three-month medical leave. I've been with my company, a Fortune 100 firm, for about two years now, and on paper, it seems like a great position: remote work, good pay, excellent benefits, and a sense of stability. However, I've been feeling guilty about wanting to leave, especially given how fortunate I am. My medical leave was largely due to the negative impact my job had on my mental health. The changes in management, lack of training and support, and a shift in the company culture have made it increasingly difficult for me. The environment feels like an 'old boys club,' and I don't see myself thriving there long-term. I've tried to make things work by applying for internal positions and discussing my desire to transfer teams, but nothing has panned out. Now, I'm in the final stages of interviews with a couple of external companies, and I'm being selective because I want to ensure my next role is a better fit. As I prepare to return from my leave, I'm torn between wanting to give my two weeks' notice right away and waiting until I have a signed offer. I feel guilty for even considering leaving such a stable job, but I know it hasn't been good for my well-being. I'm reaching out to see if anyone has been in a similar situation: Did you resign immediately after returning from medical leave? Did you wait for an offer? Was it awkward knowing you were planning to leave? Did you struggle with feelings of being ungrateful for leaving a good job? Looking back, are you glad you made the leap?

I'm currently a Senior Financial Analyst and feeling quite burned out in my role. I've been contemplating a pivot within my company and am torn between two internal positions: Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner and Lead Strategic Enablement Analyst. I've previously expressed my interest in HR/TA to my manager because I really enjoy the people-focused aspects of work, such as stakeholder partnership and helping others with their career growth. Colleagues often come to me for guidance, which I find fulfilling. However, the last TA role I wanted to apply for closed quickly, so I refocused on my current responsibilities. Now, another TA position has opened up, but there's also a Strategic Enablement Analyst role that aligns with my interests in analytics and problem-solving. I enjoy translating complex data into actionable insights, which is why I see myself fitting well in that role too. The challenge is that I can genuinely see myself thriving in either position. My background in business partnership and analytics makes the Enablement role a natural evolution of my skills. On the other hand, the relationship-building aspect of the TA role resonates with my desire to help others. Ultimately, I'm feeling drained by the repetitive nature of finance and want a fresh start in a role that feels more strategic and engaging. However, I’m cautious about making an emotional decision due to my current dissatisfaction. Has anyone else transitioned from finance to either HR/TA or strategic analytics? Which path was more fulfilling for you? Also, would applying to both roles internally make me seem unfocused, or is it reasonable given the overlap in skills?