i want to quit my job NOW
Welcome to adulthood I guess. Where you’re working for everyone else but yourself. And if you don’t like it, you’re lazy..
IDK I’ve been so much happier every time I go on vacation or take unplanned. If I could just do side jobs here and there to pay my rent while also saving up for an rv i would. I hate talking to entitled customers everyday it’s mentally draining. Here’s just a few things that is really pushing me off the edge.
-My manager treats me terribly… especially anytime i have equipment issues she blames it on me saying that im avoiding work and threatened to fire me twice in one year.
-i get insulted by customers every single day and get yelled at but im not allowed to hang up the phone obviously I have to deal with it.
-the call volume is crazy, working 8 hours a day everyday will make your mouth and throat dry, you will NOT have the time to take just a sip of water and get rid of your headache from the last call.
-i get paid so much lower now that I changed my schedule, before I was working at night which gets you $22-24 an hour with overtime of $32-33.
-i had equipment issues that i reported three months ago to IT and im just now getting a response yesterday about it.
-i was wrongfully put into sales/customer service, i reached out to IT and they texted me back two months later saying I shouldn’t have taken the job offer and said I should have waited to see what would happen even though i informed that i already waited 7 months to even get the position but he didn’t care. But for my friend that works here too, they immediately apologized and put her in the position she’s supposed to be in.
-i never have time to work on homework for college working 8-9 hours a day, after work i take my puppy for a walk, shower, then go to bed. My relationship and friendships are deteriorating all because of a little customer service job.
-I’ve been doing customer services/ sales since I was 14 so it’s been 7 years, I can’t keep doing this! It’s just another filler job.
-i work for food, rent, taxes, customers, and this damn bank. I never work to buy anything or have fun unless it’s vacation time. Even then I don’t spend any money it’s my partner that spends it and his family. It’s eye opening. All the money i have left over is so humbling. Once we pay off my car I’m so done with this job I can’t do this, please does it get better?
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your job and questioning whether it’s time to quit, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves stuck in roles that not only drain their energy but also affect their personal lives and well-being. In my case, constant mistreatment from my manager and the emotionally exhausting nature of customer service calls made each day harder than the last. What really pushed me toward considering quitting was realizing how little time or energy I had left for college, relationships, or self-care. One important factor to recognize is how a toxic work environment can impact mental health. Repeated criticism or blame for things beyond your control—like equipment problems—can leave you feeling undervalued and anxious. Also, when your work primarily revolves around handling angry or entitled customers without adequate support, it can quickly become mentally exhausting. Another significant sign is when your pay no longer reflects the effort you put in, especially if schedule changes cause your income to drop. This can increase stress, particularly if you feel stuck working only to cover basic expenses, like rent and bills, with no room for savings or personal enjoyment. From personal experience, taking short breaks or vacations provided temporary relief but didn’t solve the underlying dissatisfaction. It’s important to explore alternatives like side gigs or freelance work that might better align with your values and lifestyle goals while you plan a transition. If you relate to feeling like your job is just a filler with no long-term growth, consider assessing what you truly want from your career. Talking to trusted friends or mentors about your options can offer perspective. Remember, it’s okay to prioritize your mental health and happiness by seeking a work environment where you feel respected and fulfilled. Ultimately, recognizing these signs early can empower you to make changes before burnout affects your overall health. Taking time to plan financial and career moves ahead—like paying off debts or building new skills—will help you leave on your terms and set you up for success in a more rewarding role.
As someone who also does remote customer service for a bank, I’m sorry. I am going through every single bullet point you posted, to the point where I had to double check that I didn’t accidentally post my own journal entry. I’ve been looking for other jobs but taking a pay cut is so hard (I’m at $21/hr). (Cont,)