anothernoise

Being a quitter is actually a privilege that not everyone has the luxury (or safety) to embrace. I know many people view quitting in a professional context as a sign of a lack of determination and perseverance, and that quitters are often seen as unreliable. I used to think that way too. Growing up with very limited resources, quitting was never an option for me. But now, having the ability to choose differently feels empowering. I think, most importantly, quitting is the ultimate way for me to stand up for myself. Back in school, I endured bullying from my 7th-grade classmates for my darker skin and appearance. Honestly, if I’d had the resources, I would have transferred to another school (🙄🙄). So if people want to judge me as a quitter in a negative way, they clearly haven’t experienced the kind of bullying that leaves scars—it's something that takes years to heal, and I'm still processing the *trooma* from staying. Anyway, in the professional world, I spent years feeling ...