end of the road at work :(

@mulmhmm, I have been there and walked out of a job I hated 10 years ago to do my own thing... what would you like to do if you don't like your current job - then make a plan to get there

I was in that same position years ago when I worked full time as an Administrative Assistant. I used to cry before going to work because I hated it so much. I worked as an Admin Asst for 8 years and got sick up typing up someone else's crap and sitting in meeting after meeting taking the notes and transcribing them and working late. I didnt feel like I was making a difference. Yes the pay was great and I got benefits and vacation and all that good stuff but I wasnt happy. When the bank I worked for merged with another bank they gave us the option of staying on or being laid off. I chose to be laid off, collected my severance and unemployment and went back to school full time fo 1 year for Physical Education. After 1 year of going to school full time, I got a job working for a gym and continued school part time. From there I became a personal trainer...where I actually make a difference in people's lives. I got my Certification through the American Council on Exercise and then started woking full time for Planet Fitness.

Are you kidding me, That is awesome!! so amazing. Thanks for sharing. : )

Can't tell by your profile what your situation is. Living with your parents? Married? Kids?

I, personally, have a family to support and don't have the luxury of "contemplating" whether or not I will be getting up to go to work.

I'm with you. I have a husband and two young children so there is not thought about not going to work or quitting. To the OP, you sound like you really dislike your job, have you been looking for a new one? That is what I'd do if I were in your shoes.

My last job was like that. We were micromanaged and weren't even allowed to talk to our coworkers. I dreaded going into work every single day. I am the wage earner, so quitting wasn't an option, though I did get my resume out and had lots on interviews and even a couple of job offers that ended up not being a good fit. Then that company closed its doors and my family's business had an opening, so I work here now. Not the most challenging job in the world, but it pays the bills and I don't hate it the way I did my last job.

Same situation...

Currently on the hunt for a new one, thankfully the economy isn't too bad up here.

About 4 years ago I was in a dead end job as inside sales/office/tech support/marketing....(SMALL company).

The pay was horrible..(my ONE raise in 5 years was 10 cents...) No vacation, no benefits...I had to work part time at a school in the late afternoons to make up for it. The manager was a *****-we fought constantly. (One time over the fact that Mac and Apple are the same company....her saying that they weren't...) I worked 32+ hours a week, up to 45 hours a week...plus 20 hours at my other job. Sundays my only day off, 7 AM to 7 PM everyday....

I felt stuck (job interview after job interview...) My second job was wholly supportive (a family), which was one of the only reasons I was able to make it to work every day...knowing that my second job would be my reprieve from the first.

I quit to move 4.5 hours away to move in with my boyfriend (now fiance). Jumped around at a few different places, but landed a dream job (Graphic designer/marketing/advertising/PR)!

My advice-keep looking for jobs and don't be afraid to make some HUGE changes to get what you want.

My dream is to win the lottery - big big big time! Go into work and tell the bosses to go f' themselves.... tell them what idiots they are and how everyone hates them! Bu then I got up and got ready and went to work

After 3+ years of unemployment I am thankful to have a job. Yet I have been exactly where the original poster is at. It got so tough to show up to work that I finally just quit.

I would urge you to evaluate why you are dissatisfied. Is it the pay, the type of work, your bosses, or the people you work with? Then I would look at the things about your current position you can control.

If you decide to leave make sure you have another offer in hand before leaving.

I sincerely wish you well.

I have been in this situation before where I just don't want to go to work, where I hated my position, etc.

What I would suggest is seeking a change. You need to keep your mind challenged and try something new... Like in weightloss you probably feel like you have hit a wall (or a plateau)...so it is now time to challenge yourself!

I am very lucky. I have a good job. It is pretty secure and I work from home. I do have to go on appointments sometimes. The company I work for is great & I can pretty much schedule how I want as long as I get my work done nobody really cares. I have great benefits. Vacation. Sick time etc.

The workload is however becoming less manageable & more & more stressful. There are many days where I dread climbing the stairs to my 'office' to work. I think my dread is more stress of being the bread winner. Knowing that my family is counting on me to have my job. To make sure I work hard & get raises. That if I were to quit we would have no health insurance, minimal income (hubby has his own business that comes & goes in spurts) and not be able to pay bills.

Sometimes I think it is because I am just tired. I also teach preschool gymnastics two nights a week along with all of the housework..

If you are miserable & can support yourself / family on your contingency plan then go for it.

I was in that same position years ago when I worked full time as an Administrative Assistant. I used to cry before going to work because I hated it so much. I worked as an Admin Asst for 8 years and got sick up typing up someone else's crap and sitting in meeting after meeting taking the notes and transcribing them and working late. I didnt feel like I was making a difference. Yes the pay was great and I got benefits and vacation and all that good stuff but I wasnt happy. When the bank I worked for merged with another bank they gave us the option of staying on or being laid off. I chose to be laid off, collected my severance and unemployment and went back to school full time fo 1 year for Physical Education. After 1 year of going to school full time, I got a job working for a gym and continued school part time. From there I became a personal trainer...where I actually make a difference in people's lives. I got my Certification through the American Council on Exercise and then started woking full time for Planet Fitness.

Good job! Way to follow your dreams!

thanks for sharing your experiences guys, Its made me feel positive as i do get holidays, sick pay, but i do feel undervalued, I have worked in a place for 5 years and in comparison to others i am not considered. I spoke to my management last week and they obviously do not have a clue about what work i do and what the market actually pays.

Could you look abroad? We've just moved from the UK to Aus and my OH is paid double what he was in the UK, he's far more valued and has loads more training opportunities too. Not sure if Accountants are on the shortage occupation list?