I've been working at a gov facility for the last 5 years. I got laid off last year due to some personal reasons (I was unable to get vaccinated) 15 months later, they called me back and asked if I was interested in returning.
I told them yes because I had nothing better going on and was struggling looking for work. They never gave me a clear answer on if I would have the same job and on the first day back, I could tell that they added more work onto me which has been very stressful and annoying considering the pay is the same (minimum wage)
I'm there for 5 hours a day and I make roughly $300 a week Monday to Friday. I'm burnt out, depressed, exhausted and unfulfilled. I'm not there to make friends but there's no one to talk to anymore and it's very isolating. A few days ago they added another small area for me to clean everyday.
I'm getting sick of mopping floors. I feel like a loser. I don't have too many bills as I still live at home and I have a good savings. Everyday I feel like walking out. I miss the old job I had before this because it wasn't over whelming and was just very light work.
I've been there longer and also work harder than anyone. Yet I've watched people after a few months get more respect and promoted. I'm pretty much ready to walk away from this and give up because I just can't take it anymore. Especially the little amount of pay and constant cleaning up after everyone. The people in higher positions and facility managers just look at you like you're nothing and it's a very toxic isolating environment as well.
I want to make it clear that I do NOT want to do cleaning anymore or ever again