thinking about quitting my job

[MisterServer]

every day i commute 40 minutes to a job i hate.. the work is tedious and boring and i feel my mind withering every day i am here.. i feel like i am slowly dying inside and plunging deeper into depression.

i have been contemplating quitting this job before i find a new one and getting prepared to submit applications for a masters program. i can't do this in my current position after the work day because i feel drained from the commute and mentally exhausted from the mind numbing work i am faced with every single day. i moved recently to an area that is closer to friends so that i could start rebuilding a social life. the move extended my 15 minute commute into the 40 minute commute and my quality of life was improved slightly but i'm still too sapped at the end of the day to do much.

i'm just wondering if anybody on atot has experienced something like this and if they have any advice to give me. i sure could use it right about now... btw i'm 27

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

You need to prioritize your needs. Most folks have to make hard choices because, unless you're Bill Gates, you don't get to have it all.

 

[radioouman]

Hey, I'm 29 and I work in the exact same conditions.

If you think that a masters program will work for you, then go for it!

However, don't let depression make you think unclearly about your financial situation.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

you CAN prepare your applications, you CAN search for new jobs, you CAN be social, you CAN be happy, you just have to do it. why are you going to let a job you don't like ruin your time away from your job? why aren't you happy to get away from it? why do you focus on being depressed and the negativities of your job instead of exploring other options and enjoying your time off? the choice is yours.

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
you CAN prepare your applications, you CAN search for new jobs, you CAN be social, you CAN be happy, you just have to do it. why are you going to let a job you don't like ruin your time away from your job? why aren't you happy to get away from it? why do you focus on being depressed and the negativities of your job instead of exploring other options and enjoying your time off? the choice is yours.

Awesome post. I couldn't agree more.

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
you CAN prepare your applications, you CAN search for new jobs, you CAN be social, you CAN be happy, you just have to do it. why are you going to let a job you don't like ruin your time away from your job? why aren't you happy to get away from it? why do you focus on being depressed and the negativities of your job instead of exploring other options and enjoying your time off? the choice is yours.

And if your depression is so bad you can't do any of these things, consult your doctor.

 

[m1ldslide1]

Originally posted by: Pastore

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
you CAN prepare your applications, you CAN search for new jobs, you CAN be social, you CAN be happy, you just have to do it. why are you going to let a job you don't like ruin your time away from your job? why aren't you happy to get away from it? why do you focus on being depressed and the negativities of your job instead of exploring other options and enjoying your time off? the choice is yours.

And if your depression is so bad you can't do any of these things, consult your doctor.

Agreed with this one too.

 

[yoda291]

curious...what do you do?

it sounds like you're burned out more than anything. Are you friendly with your manager? Have you discussed ways of maybe improving morale or getting some time off to see a doctor? Are you not taking vacation time or working unnecessary hours? Your work should not wear you out to the point where you don't even have the energy to leave. That's just bad.

 

[andylawcc]

Mr.Server, I am experiencing a similiar siutation like yours - I must say the depression comes from within, and I am lying to myself saying that I can't be happy.

 

[Engineer]

Me too.

Edit: After I find another.

 

[Playmaker]

Originally posted by: MisterServer
every day i commute 40 minutes to a job i hate.. the work is tedious and boring and i feel my mind withering every day i am here.. i feel like i am slowly dying inside and plunging deeper into depression.

i have been contemplating quitting this job before i find a new one and getting prepared to submit applications for a masters program. i can't do this in my current position after the work day because i feel drained from the commute and mentally exhausted from the mind numbing work i am faced with every single day. i moved recently to an area that is closer to friends so that i could start rebuilding a social life. the move extended my 15 minute commute into the 40 minute commute and my quality of life was improved slightly but i'm still too sapped at the end of the day to do much.

i'm just wondering if anybody on atot has experienced something like this and if they have any advice to give me. i sure could use it right about now... btw i'm 27

What kind of back breaking manual labor leaves you that tired at the end of the day?

 

[Baked]

Grow and sell your own weed. Ain't nothing better.

 

[finite automaton]

If you're at a company that's worth anything, your manager will gladly get you into a position where you will enjoy coming to work every day. Even if it is no longer under them.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Welcome to the real world. A co-worker once said "It's not called euphoria" when I was down in the dumps one days. Of course, he was referring to work. If you quit your job, you should have a new job lined up or a plan to go back to school full time. I fnot, you are making the biggest mistake of your life.

I should know. I quit my first real job because i hated it. After 3 months of no luck landing a new job, I went back to school. I learned the hard way. Make sure you don't repeat my mistake.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Start working out in the morning before you eat breakfast. It will suck at first, but will give you 5-10 times more energy...you'll start to feel alive again. I switched from afternoon/night workouts to mornings and it's made all the difference.

As for your job & education. I'd question job stability if you decide to take another position somewhere. With it being an election year, the next year and a half will be risky in a lot of industries... (downsizing, etc) It might be hard to get a job because the stock market's gonna hold things up until everyone collectively lets out a sigh of relief next Summer after the new Pres gets in office. Certainly don't sacrifice your education for a job you're not happy in...just make sure you have solid employment before you jump ship.

 

[jackace]

Originally posted by: finite automaton
If you're at a company that's worth anything, your manager will gladly get you into a position where you will enjoy coming to work every day. Even if it is no longer under them.

LOL. I would not expect any of this^^^ to happen. I Would expect the exact opposite.

 

[puffff]

Originally posted by: jackace

Originally posted by: finite automaton
If you're at a company that's worth anything, your manager will gladly get you into a position where you will enjoy coming to work every day. Even if it is no longer under them.

LOL. I would not expect any of this^^^ to happen. I Would expect the exact opposite.

for the most part, managers are people too. they would rather be around happy employees than disgruntled employees. 3 out of the 4 jobs i've had, where my managers truly valued my work, they've tried accomodating my requests as long as they're within reason.

 

[manlymatt83]

Quit your job and go on a cross country drive like this guy:

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2178678

 

[Aharami]

what kinda work do you do? do feel underpaid/under-appreciated?

 

[DrawninwarD]

Unless you're so depressed that you need to go to a doctor, you're probably feeling tired because you're not active enough or not eating right. Maybe with a friend or just through sheer willpower of your own, try to break out of this rut.

 

[xanis]

People have different priorities but the main thing, at least for me, is to be happy with your occupation. You're right, it sucks going in to a job day after day that you hate. I would much rather make less money doing something that I love than make more money doing something that makes me dread getting up in the morning.