My baby is 16 months old and I’ve been working from home with him since he was born. And honestly, even though I’m really proud of managing both, I just can’t do it anymore. And it’s not because of my baby, it’s my job. It’s toxic, abusive, and honestly awful. The turnover is insane, and there are no benefits.
At this point, I’m seriously thinking about quitting or just letting myself get fired so I can take some time for myself and my son. I can’t even explain how much I’ve aged during this period, when I compare photos, it’s shocking. This job is literally draining the life out of me.
Daycare isn’t really an option either because I’d basically be working just to pay for it, so it doesn’t make financial sense for us. Also, sending my baby to daycare wouldn’t change how horrible my workplace is anyway.
I just don’t know what to do. My income is important for the family, but we could probably manage if I stopped working for a few months. Honestly, I just hate my job and I feel like it’s consuming me.