I need to quit urgently, what job could I do?

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I've been in the same industry for around 15 years now (my entire adult working life), having chosen to start work instead of uni. I don't regret that decision at all, I earn just under 33k which probably isn't much but it's been decent enough for our family's small luxuries.

Up until the first lockdown, I enjoyed my job but I can't stand waking up knowing I have to do the job I do anymore. It's a very corporate company without a less than desirable culture and I'm sick of it. I'm run ragged as whenever anyone contacts me it's a complaint which is part of my job but not the amount of abuse I've had to learn to deal with. There is never a positive interaction to be had and I need some of that for my sanity. My anxiety is through the roof and making me sick, it's definitely work related as I'm fine when off and not thinking about work but the intrusive thoughts are spoiling my weekends when they creep in.

I'm the main earner, DH is doing a job miles away for significantly less and travel costs for him are high but he hasn't been able to get anything local yet as he is in a specific field. We've moved in the last year and our mortgage is nearly £1k a month.

I'm so glad to have a job and roof over my head when so many people don't but I just feel like this is a massive pressure cooker and feel as though I can't do it anymore, I cry easily recently and feel like everything is my fault. I'm so desperate to quit my job but don't have enough savings to fall back on right now to do that.

Is there any job/sector/small business I can start you can recommend which is rewarding without constant negativity? I'm hard working and put in every effort to everything I do but don't want this to be it for years to come.

What is your job at the moment? Maybe you have some transferable skills that you can use in another job? I'm afraid you won't get 33 K for an entry level position.

I think the rewarding and not negative aspect is largely down to the company. You may have two identical job roles, but they could be hugely different in terms of how much you enjoy your job and feel valued, depending on the managers/environment you work in. What industry do you work in?

Have you tried speaking your management? If they value you then you may be surprised as to how much support you’d get in taking a different role on internally.

Have you looked at Civil Service jobs?

I'm in a managerial role linked to the Housing sector.

@Mamaprima That's my concern, I'm locked out of other roles due to now being entry level if I change fields. I've loved my jobs within the industry for so long but it's time to move on.

I know I'd be supported in changing roles but I think I need a complete restart.

Social housing? I hear you. I think there has been a real surge i complaints recently and the abuse is just unreal at times.

Sideways into housing strategy at local authority?

This might be a bit leftfield and you probably won't match a £33k salary, but have you considered advice work? I work with housing advisors who work for various charities (Shelter, LAs, welfare rights services, CABx) and they have some difficult cases to help & support with, but enjoy the challenge! You would be the good guy while negotiating with landlords/court, checking paperwork, suggesting alternative housing options etc. Alternatively, what about homelessness prevention work? I believe this can be very rewarding too.

I'm not sure you can quit yet with a new mortgage and being the higher earner with little savings, but I wish you all the best for the future.

Hmcts? You could go in at a managerial level, wouldn’t probably get as much income but flexi working and good pension, and your skills picked up in social housing would be appreciated at a county court...