ZetaMarlfox's journey

Today, I found myself at a crossroads regarding my job. I’m currently working in a role where I generally get along with everyone, except for one particularly difficult coworker. I’ve been feeling completely miserable because of her, and it’s reached a point where I’m considering leaving. I might have a new job lined up in the same field, which adds urgency to my situation. The tricky part is that nobody at my current job suspects I’m planning to quit, which makes it all the more challenging. I’ve masked my discontent so well that my departure would likely come as a shock to everyone, especially since I’ve previously mentioned my frustrations to a few colleagues. Every single day at work feels like a battle, with this coworker making it unbearable. Despite that, I genuinely like the rest of my team and my boss, who is a great guy. I feel torn because I want to leave professionally, but I also fantasize about just storming out. I know the right thing to do is to give my two weeks' notice, but I’m worried about how awkward those remaining days would be, especially since there’s been a threat that the framing side of our business could shut down if I quit. This was said to my difficult coworker in an attempt to control her behavior, but it hasn’t worked. I feel a strong urge to just walk away, but I also want to respect my boss and leave on good terms. I’m seeking advice on how to navigate this situation without burning bridges, but it’s tough when one person makes the work environment so toxic.