Work makes me feel sick

[Williamborris]

….. I am job hunting but the market is absolutely dead right now. I haven’t seen so few jobs for many years!

My job is quite technical and I have a lot of responsibility on my shoulders. Though my job itself is an administrative level and I’m paid almost NMW. The responsibility stresses me out and worries me so much I feel sick and cannot sleep.

DH is happy and encouraging me to resign without a new job to go to but with the job market as bad as it is - I’m worried I’ll be out of work for a while.

I have already saved for Christmas so that’s taken care off but it feels irresponsible to quit.

Has anyone had a similar role & it ended up ok? My manager knows and his manager knows how I feel and they frequently reassure me that I shouldn’t be feeling this way but nothing actually changes. Someone has to do the job.

I’m worried about worrying because it’s affecting my physical health. Have spoken to the Doctor about this as well.

Of not off*

I wrote that in the midst of an emotional blip so apologies if it makes no sense

Can you take time off? Maybe you are burnt out?

Yeah I think that might be wise! Although I’d worry about projects if I’m not there 🙈

You sound like me right now.

The company i work for was taken over a few months ago and everything has been changed. The changes are awful, i also don't like working under the new manager either - shes awful and also doesn't have a clue what shes doing but still wants to be in control if that makes sense.

I also don't feel as though I am paid enough for what i actually do. Also looking for another job with no luck.

My DH has also said that I can just quite if I like as I am truly miserable but I won't do that because I like to know that I am financially independent.

Its not a great situation to be in is it.

I have zero advice but I am here showing solidarity!

I also hate my job. Same situation as you, but I can’t justify leaving without another lined up. I’ve never lost so much sleep over a job, so have some more solidarity from me!

Thank you @Fluffyunicorn1 and @MoonieDoo - it sucks feeling like this 😭

I had to take anti anxiety meds just to join a teams call yesterday. Was absolutely ridiculous!

I am grossly underpaid for what I do. I have seen job adverts for similar roles twice my salary but I’m thinking I just want out. I need a rest and a non stressful (no responsibility for peoples lives or safety!) role.

The job market is so bad it’s unbelievable! What has happened??

Im beginning to look different. My skin looks grey and thin! And my hair is falling out. I don’t sleep much and when I wake up my first thought it work.

I feel that quitting is a luxury but for some reason I feel it would be irresponsible especially if our mortgage goes up in April and the job market hasn’t recovered by then!

@Williamborris You sound so stressed my love, i would tell you take time off if you were my friend.