April 21, 2025
by Ethan Wells

One year later, and I still can’t stop thinking about my old job.

I left it hoping for something better. A fresh start, a new challenge. And sure, I got that—new people, new environment, new opportunities. But looking back, I think I traded one kind of dissatisfaction for another.

I’d rather have a boss who tries—even if they make mistakes—than one who acts like they know everything. At least with someone who tries, there’s room for growth, room for change. But now I have a boss who’s stuck in their ways, convinced they’ve got it all figured out. No room for innovation, no room for input. Just a set of instructions that never change, and that’s it.

And the team? Don’t even get me started. I thought I’d find this tight-knit group, all pulling together for the same goal. Instead, I’ve got a team that barely speaks to each other, doing the bare minimum to get by. It’s like we’re all in separate lanes, no one willing to meet in the middle. I’d give anything to have a group of people who genuinely care, who can count on each other, even if it means a little chaos. But here? It’s just… quiet.

I used to complain about being burnt out, overworked, and overwhelmed at my last job. But now? I’d kill to have that again. At least I was busy. At least I had purpose. Now, I’m stuck in this endless cycle of boredom. Every day feels like I’m wasting my time. And as crazy as it sounds, I think I’d rather be exhausted and challenged than stuck in this monotony.

I don’t know if it’s the “grass is greener” syndrome or if I just made a huge mistake, but I regret leaving. I thought I was doing the right thing, but now? I wish I’d just stayed.