I hate my job...it is seriously making me physically ill

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't bother trying to sort out why he's targeting you. That'll just end up causing you even more anxiety than you already feel.

OP, I think you should re-consider sticking it out. It sounds like this a toxic environment for you. You owe it to yourself to take care of you. I've been in a similar situation: stuck out a bad work situation until grad school. It was a mistake. By the time I started grad school, my self confidence had really suffered. Even though I was aware of how uncomfortable I was, I really wasn't aware how much of an impact the work environment was having on my entire outlook. It's not worth it, OP.

[Anonymous]

How do these types of turds become anyones' boss? They should be digging ditches and breaking rocks and given crackers and water in return.

[Anonymous]

I totally sympathize and can relate. I almost walked out of my job today and am still so upset I can't sleep and have a big headache. Just do what you can do to get out of there. I am going down to parttime this summer because I can't afford to totally quit but it is the only way I can cope. I really hope things work out for you. You sound like a hard worker. If you are like where I work, being a hard worker does not matter. That was made abundantly clear to me today. Good luck

[Anonymous]

Ha op here. Funny to see this post again. I quit my job at the end of August and never looked back. I am SO much happier now!!!

[Anonymous]

So sorry, OP. I worked for a boss who seemed to have it out for me, and I definitely had physical reactions from going to work. The day I left that job was one of the happiest of my life. No job is worth being completely miserable; job hunt like crazy and look into being a temp -- you should certainly have enough experience to get jobs, even if admin work is not what you want to do in the long term. Good luck!!

[Anonymous]

I hear you. I only left two jobs in my life - both made me physically ill. ONe was in a big law firm with attorneys who screamed at me. One was in a government agency, of all things. Walked away from a psycho bitch who had it out for me. Eventually, they booted her, but not before I realized my health was at risk from being in this environment. When jobs make me sick, I leave, period.

I didn't read whether or not you have savings or a husband to fall back on. Get your ducks in line and get out. That's my advice. Even if you have to take a small nothing job for awhile. Have peace.

[Anonymous]

OP HERE - Sorry, someone else revived my thread from last April. I quit my job almost a year ago. DH and I decided it just wasn't worth it. I'm in an advanced grad program part time and raising our son (found out I was pregnant shortly after posting this last year). Thankfully DH makes enough to support us and encouraged me to quit my job and enjoy a few weeks off before school started (I was full time until DS was born). I'm so much happier now!!

[Anonymous]

Glad things worked out for you.