Is it crazy for me to leave a $120k/year job at 26 because it's destroying my mental health?
I feel tied down and need someone to snap me out of it. I'm 26 years old and I make over $120,000 a year. The job is commission-based, but hitting that number isn't difficult for me.
I'm 26 years old and I make over $120,000 a year. The job is commission-based, but hitting that number isn't difficult for me.
The whole problem is the hours. I work 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, plus every other Saturday. There's supposed to be an hour for lunch, but I usually just wolf something down at my desk in 20 minutes. Their official holiday system is a joke and the health insurance is laughable.
My job is incredibly mentally draining. I come home most days like a zombie, completely out of energy. To get anything done, I have to deal with my colleagues all day, and honestly, most of them are energy vampires. On top of all that, the clients I deal with are always angry or upset about something. There isn't a single part of my day that feels easy.
I literally dream of the moment I can walk into my manager's office and tell him I'm leaving. The strange thing is, my direct manager is a decent guy and is understanding when I need to take a day off, which is something I appreciate. And I know I should be grateful for this good income, especially in the current circumstances.
But I don't have a college degree, which makes me feel like this is my only chance. I feel trapped. So, do I throw all this away and try to find something else that won't destroy me mentally, or do I just put my head down, carry on, and take the money to stay financially stable?