I Hate My Job And Need To Get A New One And I Hate My Life

Wednesday nights are always the calm before the storm. Thursdays are my Mondays. I always start feeling worse with my tremors on Wednesday nights because I just don’t want to face the next day. I work on phones, and the customers tend to be very nasty because they are calling for technical support. I am not meant to handle this much abuse, and would rather be working a less stressful job, but I’m lucky to have a job right now in these rough times.

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Carissimi · 70-79, F

I feel for anyone who is in a job that makes them unhappy. It’s also not the best time to find another job. I find the best way to counter abuse is to feel compassion for the person. Imagine they are stressed out, going through a terrible ordeal, and their pain is spilling over to you. Be professional and be kind and as helpful as possible, knowing you may be helping someone who needs a little kindness in their life. You need kindness too, but this is your job, and the more love you give to others, the better it will help you. Seriously.

PoisonLace · 41-45, F

Much appreciated advice. I have gotten yelled at a lot by customers, so some of them don’t care how nice I am, but I still keep my cool. There’s only so much abuse I can handle, though, so finding another job that doesn’t deal with customers is in my health’s best at this point. interest@Carissimi

Carissimi · 70-79, F

Yes, you do need another job. My suggestion is just for the interim to help you through it. More for you than anyone else. @PoisonLace