What it is: “Resignation depression” is the crash after quitting, when relief flips into anxiety, emptiness, and grief. Why it happens: Your body drops from chronic stress chemistry, and your mind loses routine, identity, and familiar chaos. The common cycle: Honeymoon, plunge, void, reconstruction, each stage has traps that make you want to run back. … Read more
Definition: Quiet quitting is work-to-rule, not quitting, and it becomes risky when it turns passive-aggressive. Tradeoff: Quiet quitting keeps income but raises reputation risk, while resignation cuts stress faster and preserves bridges. Safe middle: Strategic coasting means doing solid core work, stopping extra volunteering, and using the saved energy for rest and job search. Red … Read more
Core idea: A resignation letter for mental health should acknowledge the need to step away while protecting medical privacy. Disclosure choice: You can stay generic with “Health reasons” or be direct with “Mental health,” but never include diagnoses, meds, therapy details, or symptoms. Before resigning: Consider accommodations or protected leave options if they can realistically … Read more