Healthy_Lynx7509's journey

After fifteen years at my current job, I've finally come to the realization that this position is a dead end. I recently informed my manager that I would be leaving after successfully managing a massive client account, which required me to work seventy-hour weeks for nearly three months. Despite my consistent requests for more headcount on my team—over twenty times—my pleas have always been dismissed due to "budget constraints." Instead, the company opts to hire agency workers at three times the cost of a full-time employee, leading to baffling financial results. When I told my manager I was leaving, she surprisingly asked me not to quit and requested a week to "find a solution." I’m feeling conflicted about this. My health has deteriorated, my home life has suffered, and my salary has stagnated while my benefits have been quietly reduced. I worry that she might return with a token gesture, like a small raise or vague promises of support in the future, and when I reject it, I’ll be left feeling like I’ve damaged my standing for no reason. After fifteen years, I know how this cycle goes, and I’m not sure if I should trust her intentions.