Overwhelmed and Confused

February of this year I was laid off. I cared because that was my income but at the same time, I didn't because I didn't like the job. It was the same thing every day and there was no potential for growth (a dead-end job). Just two weeks ago I found a new job and I hate it more than my last one. The work is extremely boring and unrewarding, my coworkers aren't the friendliest people, the pay is not enough to live comfortably on, and my commute is wayyyyyy too long. I'm only two weeks in and I want to quit so badly. but at the same time, I have bills to pay and I don't want to deplete my savings. I'm not asking anyone to tell me what to do but I would like someone to maybe share some insight as to what I should do because the thought of going to work literally makes me want to cry, barf, everything :(.

[litethatnevergoesout]

doesn’t sound confusing to me. welcome to the forum.

[Hidden in reply to litethatnevergoesout]

What do you mean by that?

[litethatnevergoesout in reply to Hidden]

sounds logical to me.

[LunarEcho24]

I understand how you feel. I don't know exactly what you should do. I guess you have to find a way to tolerate the job until you can find an alternative (which is easier said than done, I know). Work that is unrewarding is bad enough. Commutes suck. Coworkers you don't like is awful. The pay is undoubtedly painful. If finding a better job is not a realistic option at the moment, then try to find a way to make the most of the situation. Is there something beneficial about the job? Is there some way you can utilize it as a stepping stone to something else? Is it a place where there is any opportunity to find another position or role? If the job is boring, are you in a situation you can use any spare time to do something constructive? I guess I'm trying to find a silver lining of some sort. It might just be a shitty situation that you have to endure for the time being. If it makes you feel so bad, is there some way you can cope? I understand having a job situation that makes you feel literally ill, I've been there. Try to find something positive or constructive in your life that can help you cope. Exercise, meditation, a meaningful hobby? I know these probably don't sound like much of solutions, but any self-care you can do to help your body and mind tolerate the discomfort is important.

I personally struggle with anxiety and have difficulty sleeping, in part due to how I feel about work, and one thing I do before going to bed is to listen to a meditation/self-hypnosis recording to help me down regulate my mind and fall asleep. It doesn't solve all my problems, but it is a coping tool I've used to help me get to sleep.

I hope you can find a way to cope with your work situation, and I also hope there is another better situation out there you can find your way to.

[Dolphin14]

Funny bunnie

Welcome to the community.

We've probably all been there at some point in our lives. I remember when I started my last job I found all kinds of things wrong with it. I said I don't think I will be here that long. I left 27 years later.

I'm not sure what you should do but you do have to pay those bills.

Best of luck

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[Roukaya]

I was once told you need to be in a job in order to find another. I am actively seeking work and you will have to balance your needs and expenditure versus as to how can tolerate your current position.

Life is a very precious commodity and to find if you can maintain your job to serve your current financial needs or if you can afford to do so , look elsewhere.

Inevitably when we deal with people there can be those who we get well with or others we may not share the same values, but compromise and team work essential for work.