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Thinking about leaving family business

I've worked as office manager for my dad for almost 4 years now, doing just about everything behind the scenes. I suffer from anxiety and depression, and have panic attacks almost daily on my 45 minute commute. I also usually have to take one sick day a month for stomach issues. Today was one of those days. And I was made to feel horrible for taking off. Because basically it's only my dad and I in the store (we could afford to have more, I handle the finances so I know) so sick days are a big No No. I have a lot of anxiety around the job, and I feel like leaving for something else would be the best for me. I feel horrible because I am the ONLY one who knows how to do my job there. They'd be left in the dust without me.


I've worked as office manager for my dad for almost 4 years now, doing just about everything behind the scenes. I suffer from anxiety and depression, and have panic attacks almost daily on my 45 minute commute. I also usually have to take one sick day a month for stomach issues.
Today was one of those days. And I was made to feel horrible for taking off. Because basically it's only my dad and I in the store (we could afford to have more, I handle the finances so I know) so sick days are a big No No.
I have a lot of anxiety around the job, and I feel like leaving for something else would be the best for me. I feel horrible because I am the ONLY one who knows how to do my job there. They'd be left in the dust without me.

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