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Bayleighp · 26/02/2024 22:07

I currently work in education, it’s stressful, I have a lot of work, my manager retired and has not been replaced yet and I’m absorbing the work. I worked hard to pass an exam so that I could do my job and I’m paid an ok wage considering it’s a local job. The days/times fit with my family life, but I’m really stressed and don’t enjoy it, I’m always worrying and thinking about work. I need to earn something and I like having my own job/money. I recently took on a Saturday job in a shop as it came up and I thought it could be an exit plan if I really just had to get out of there, I don’t want to feel stuck and panic about looking for something if it gets unbearable, so I thought the Saturday job could be a good exit plan, where I could eventually take on a few more hours. I like my shop job, I don’t feel stressed or go home thinking about or worrying about it, it’s just over and done with. My question is, am I mad? I studied for my job in education and I can’t help feeling like I’m wasting what I worked for. I’m usually great at solving these kind of problems for other people but not for myself and I don’t want to regret my choice. Any advice? Thank you

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Cvoight · 27/02/2024 17:02

It’s so hard when work makes you miserable and takes over your life. Is there a third option, in which you find a new education job using your qualification? Education settings can vary so much, it might just be the job is right for you but the work place isn’t?

Soccermumamir · 27/02/2024 17:13

OMG, I could have written this exact post. I currently work in education and have done so in various roles for the last 14 years. Management has been changed, and it's becoming too much. Everyone is having to pick up the slack. I volunteer for a charity one day a week and love it because it's easy work. Not stressful, and I don't have to line manage like 70 staff members. Wish I could get a paid role within the charity, so keeping my fingers crossed that something shows up soon.

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