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Don’t know what to do…

I'm in the UK and have been on sick leave for the past 6 months due to a mental health breakdown. It's got to the point now where my bosses are starting to really push me about either going back or quitting, which I understand. The work I do is pretty easy factory work and it pays around £40k which is good for my area but… I absolutely hate it. The unsociable shifts and toxic environment have really affected me over the years but I'm so scared of walking out knowing that it's unlikely I'll find a job on the same pay with the few qualifications I have. I don't want to leave and regret it later in life. My mind changes from each day to the next about what I should do. Not just that but I feel like I've tarnished myself now as a weak and unreliable worker,…


I'm in the UK and have been on sick leave for the past 6 months due to a mental health breakdown. It's got to the point now where my bosses are starting to really push me about either going back or quitting, which I understand.

The work I do is pretty easy factory work and it pays around £40k which is good for my area but… I absolutely hate it. The unsociable shifts and toxic environment have really affected me over the years but I'm so scared of walking out knowing that it's unlikely I'll find a job on the same pay with the few qualifications I have. I don't want to leave and regret it later in life. My mind changes from each day to the next about what I should do. Not just that but I feel like I've tarnished myself now as a weak and unreliable worker, so much so that having to see everyone again gives me anxiety.

Anyone ever been in a similar situation who can please offer some advice or encouragement?

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