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I was incredibly sick when I had my daughter, and spent 2 years out of the workforce. Then I pretty much took the first job I could get. I put a stupid amount of energy into it, because I wanted it to be worthwhile being away from my daughter, and last year it blew up in my face spectacularly. I'm still with the same company but they moved me to a different service location with a new team. They're nice enough but I just don't really care anymore. I'd much rather be with my family. So if anyone has tips on how to half-ass your job without being so terrible you get fired, I'm all ears. I can't afford to quit because this job helps pay for my chronic pain treatments, but I'm actively looking for other work. Kinda shit myself in the foot because I can't drive, but I'm…


I was incredibly sick when I had my daughter, and spent 2 years out of the workforce. Then I pretty much took the first job I could get.

I put a stupid amount of energy into it, because I wanted it to be worthwhile being away from my daughter, and last year it blew up in my face spectacularly. I'm still with the same company but they moved me to a different service location with a new team. They're nice enough but I just don't really care anymore. I'd much rather be with my family.

So if anyone has tips on how to half-ass your job without being so terrible you get fired, I'm all ears. I can't afford to quit because this job helps pay for my chronic pain treatments, but I'm actively looking for other work. Kinda shit myself in the foot because I can't drive, but I'm working on that too.

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