I live and work in the US. My company isn’t that bad if you look at the big picture. Great benefits, flex time, some WFH. Pretty understanding when it comes to medical stuff.
The worst part of my job is lack of support. I could write pages on this alone. The work itself can be overwhelming. We are short staffed constantly and it feels like upper management doesn’t care because they’re not even trying to find anyone else.
Recently, I’ve had a medical issue come up that may require surgery. This medical issue is causing me to work a reduced schedule. My work is allowing this, but my work load is the same. I’m just not getting stuff done quickly enough now. So much for getting the bonus they just set up.
I now dread coming in. I have stomach issues (unrelated to the other thing) specifically due to anxiety from going into work. I have issues with anxiety anyway, but it’s worse now.
Other than being overwhelmed due to lack of support and being behind due to my own health issues, I really have no complaints with this company. I don’t feel that any requests for assistance would be well received. It would just make my coworkers have to work harder. They aren’t going to hire anyone else.
But I also feel I can’t leave because of the medical issue and health insurance.
I’ll take any suggestions. Suggestions on work anxiety, suggestions on how not to hate my job, suggestions on how to become independently wealthy enough so I don’t have to worry about any of this crap. Or if you can commiserate with me, misery loves company, right?
Thanks for listening to me vent.