First, let me apologize if this is a) not what this sub is for and b) if this considered to be a shit-post. I’m sorry.
I’ve been working at the same place for the last 3 years. It’s close to my house, there is not limit to my PTO, I have medical, dental, and vision, and they take care of us nicely for holidays, etc.
For the last two years, my workload has in all ways vanished. I spend most of my time WFH, playing Xbox, and doing nothing. I’ve spoken to my boss multiple times about it and he has always said that it will pick up and it will get better, to just give it time. I have remained patient and tried to tough it out, but seeing others get more work than me and get paid more, while I continue to sit and do nothing has really eaten away at my mental health and caused me a lot of anxiety. I’m constantly out of the loop and I never know what’s going on, and I always feel on edge. All I’m asking to do is work and be a part of the team but I’m never put in a position to do so.
I’ve been looking for other jobs and have had some interviews but no luck yet on a new full-time role.
Am I an idiot for wanting to leave? Am I an idiot for not just taking the money and being quiet? I just hate not feeling like I am worth anything. I want to be successful and I want to grow and have upwards mobility, but I feel like he has just stuck me in the corner because he doesn’t know what to do with me and it’s not really my problem.
Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.