I’m only in my mid-twenties and haven’t been working full time for that long but I am so burnt out and drained. I actually make a “decent” wage and get good benefits but I can’t stand being chained to a desk like this. I’ve tried so many different types of jobs; this is the best one I’ve ever had but it isn’t what I want to do.
It used to be, when it got like this, I would just quit and try something else or go volunteer somewhere that offered accommodation or something alternative. But I can’t do that anymore. I got married a little while ago and our health insurance is through my job. We also have debt and we have to have a second income to afford everything. We’ve always agreed that once he made enough money I would quit working and stay home. But it’s starting to sink in how long that’s going to take considering his career path.
A couple weeks ago, I almost quit. I hate seeming dramatic but I wasn’t myself for a few days. I had to lay on the floor and convince myself that everything was going to be okay. I was so miserable and unhappy. I’m more stable now but I’m struggling. I hate working for a wage. I don’t even want anything crazy. I just want the time to learn how to cook, clean, be more involved in my community etc.
I’m solution oriented but I don’t know what to do. I hate that the system doesn’t give me any other options.
Thanks for reading ️