Starting over...

I definitely feel your pain! I'm also 23 and have had some very unsatisfying jobs, a couple of which were so toxic that I quit because I felt it was necessary for my health and peace of mind. Unfortunately, it can be really tough to find a new job right now, and in most states I don't believe you can collect unemployment if you quit your job voluntarily. So you really need to weigh your future options and figure out how you're going to get by if you quit this job. That said, it is absolutely not wrong to start over. If you're unhappy with your current situation in life and you have the ability to change it, go for it. It's up to you to do what's in your power to better your happiness and health.

It is never wrong to completely start over. Sometimes it is best. Meditate on it, weigh your concerns, and decide what is best for you dear. Were I in your position, I would have applied at a hundred places inside of a week. I would rather work for minimum wage, then have to deal with that kind of change. Have you considered starting a home based business? With appreciation.

If you are no longer happy with your work, then resign . .It is time for you to change job . . The fat check is useless if you will not enjoy your life .. Eventually, you will get sick and you will no longer enjoy your money . . It is time to have a career change . . Good luck.

i had been to a couple of situations like this. and because i was not happy anymore, i quit and look for another job. it couldn't be that hard to look for another if you know a lot of works, if you are skilled or more talented.

I think you should quit right away and find yourself another job before you go insane at work.

Hi Flirtykumquat I feel sorry for what you are going through right now. I personally believe that happiness is what that motivates, inspires us and keep us going. If you are not happy with what you are doing there is no point pretending. There is no point continuing with what you are doing. If you are thinking of leaving or starting over I thought it would be better now than later. If you don't do anything now you probably never would 5 years down the road. Thought 1 day is already hard enough to bear. Ultimately YOU decide!!! But before you quit it's good to have something new to do or a new job. At 23 you are still young to start over. Anyway age is just another number...

Oh, Flirty, I'm sorry things aren't working out. I wouldn't say it is wrong to start over, but I am a toughie for giving up on something, but only IF it is what I want. Perhaps you could make up a list, I love lists. A pro and con list and see how that turns out. It helps evaluate just how bad things are, or maybe things are better than you thought, at present and you should wait a bit until times are a bit more favourable. It isn't a good idea to "Quit" as you won't be eligible for EI, actually. You would have to ask them to put down "Shortage of Work" on the ROE, in order to be eligible for EI. So, maybe it is a better idea to find another job you like better first, before giving this one up. What happned this morning?

Based on upon reading your post your problem is mostly generated by your work or probably you have some emotional problem that you have not included here because you said you had a nervous breakdown.If you have problem with your job and wanting to find another...think first what will be the incoming problem if you have to start all over again. As far as I know finding work nowadays is very hard and you have to be very careful in making decisions especially about your job. Write the pros and cons of your present job and evaluate if it's worth risking to find another job. Think it over. Hope you will find the answer at the end of the day.

Maybe you can just try adjusting to your new schedule. If it doesn't work out then you should start over. I don't like being uncomfortable being in the workplace either but sometimes adjusting in is the solution to that.

Maybe unemployment would be the wiser choice for now. I'm sure no job is worth losing your health and state of mind. If you say you're already sending out resumes, an opportunity is bound to come up. Quit now, but keep on applying. I'm sure the stress of looking for a job is better than what you're going through. Goodluck!