To just be over working in corporate

[Aurielle]

I know this is awful.

I find no enjoyment in working corporate. I think I have been working in the wrong place and doing the wrong thing. It’s the type of job that sounds glamorous on paper but in reality is a bit shit.

Every job I’ve ever had has always got to this point - where I just have had enough, I burn out, I hate getting up everyday and having to go somewhere just to earn money to pay my landlord. My job doesn’t make the world a better place, it just lines the pockets of the people
higher up.

I realise I am so incredibly privileged. I really do. But I feel like I am wasting my life away doing this corporate malarkey. I hate all the corporate lingo and all the meetings that could have just been an email. I hate all the hours I spend stressing over such stupid things (in the grand scheme of life) - it eats up into my personal time. I have shed tears and been unable to eat at times, because I get so stressed!

I just truly do not think this way of living is good for anyone. I’m looking for a way out, I just don’t know how or what that looks like yet.

Half rant and half AIBU?

I worked in corporate bollocks for 30yrs, until last year. God the jargon alone is enough to make you weep, Life on the other side is amazing, I just can’t tell you enough!

You're not being unreasonable, there comes a time when enough is enough. Good luck with your escape!

How old are you? My advice is get out sooner rather than later. Otherwise you’ll get to middle management-ish and get too used to the pay.

If a job is making you cry or unable to eat (I’ve been there…), it’s not the job/environment for you.