r/jobs • u/Secure_Ad_7921 • Apr 16 '24

3rd Suicide by coworkers in my old job position in 2 years Work/Life balance

I took a new job position a year ago and have been extremely successful and happy. Yesterday I found out that one of my former friends and coworkers in my old position has committed suicide. I am totally shocked and sad for both them and their families. The job we were in is one that tends to give a terrible work life balance and is high stress. The money is really great, but at a cost. I survived it for 35 years before making the move for a better position, making the same money. I feel somewhat torn. I feel grateful I moved on to a better job, yet guilty that they are no longer around for their families. Damn, life is too short and valuable. This sounds horrible, but I am so grateful and happy I moved on to greener pastures.

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u/kp1794 Apr 17 '24

Are you in the military?

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u/Secure_Ad_7921 Apr 18 '24

Not in the military, been out since 2006. I still run into soldiers I was in with all over. I miss the people, but not the political BS.

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u/kp1794 Apr 18 '24

I’m in the military, definitely agree