I got a job and immediately knew it wasn't a good fit. I quit in less than a year to take care of my mental health.

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 05:12

Basant Shenouda said her toxic job taught her what to look for in a career and company.

Courtesy of Basant Shenouda

Basant Shenouda, 27, is one of LinkedIn's biggest career content creators.
She once quit a toxic job after less than a year in a tough market and with nothing else lined up.
The experience taught her to continuously look for better job opportunities and work-life balance.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Basant Shenouda, a 27-year-old implementation consultant at LinkedIn from Dublin. It's been edited for length and clarity.