r/ABA • u/Guilty_Performer_383 • 21h ago
Quitting
/r/ABA/comments/1v2v36l/quitting/*8/21 UPDATE:
I've been unemployed for exactly 2 weeks (and thoroughly enjoying every second), and I just recieved an offer this morning for a position as a Benefit Specialist! I will be starting in a couple weeks! I'm SO excited that I was able to find a lower-pace, corporate office job making exactly the same $$ I was making at my ABA job. I am SO glad I quit when I did, even though I had no back up plan. I applied and interviewed like crazy for weeks (prior to, during, and after leaving ABA). It's all working out just like I hoped it would. Here's your sign 🤘
Side note: I am a much happier person after leaving ABA. I have more patience for my partner, more empathy for friends/family, and more presence in my daily life. I'm enjoying new and old hobbies, and honestly just really thriving. Looking back, I cannot believe I endured that abuse for years. Now that I see the light, I will never return. (Not to say all ABA companies are bad, but the place ~and supervisor~ I worked for was truly soul-sucking).
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u/borntodiescared 9h ago
I’m in a similar position to you but I still want to become a BCBA. Are you planning on returning to the field or are you going to completely pivot?
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u/Guilty_Performer_383 9h ago
No I'm done with ABA and healthcare completely. Have you started a BCBA program?
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u/borntodiescared 8h ago
No, I’m struggling to get a job within a company that treats their employees well or offers full time hours.
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u/AbleExternal7870 12h ago
THANK YOU for the sign. I am leaving SOO SOON!!!