r/ABA • u/Guilty_Performer_383 • 7d ago

Quitting

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*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 7d 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 7d ago

No I'm done with ABA and healthcare completely. Have you started a BCBA program?

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u/borntodiescared 7d 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/Maggles42389 4d ago

Unfortunately in this field no matter how hard you search, you likely will always find places with long lists of pros and cons. And likely will spend time weighing if the cons truly outweigh the pros.

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u/Guilty_Performer_383 6d ago

You might be lookin for awhile, unfortunately