I accepted a job 4 months ago at a major company thinking that was the career path that I wanted, but after giving it my best I know this isn’t what I want to be doing… I don’t enjoy it in the slightest and the pay is terrible for the amount of work I need to do. It is now taking a toll on my mental health and I wake up every morning with severe anxiety. I’m worried quitting will look bad on my resume though, and I put so much energy into this job that I don’t want to leave it out, any advice?

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Put in your notice. No job is worth Compromising your mental health.

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Aside from protecting your mental health, please consider that your second most valuable asset is your time. While you can improve your mental health with decisions that are good for you, time is irreplaceable.

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I would be 100% honest to the employees about your concerns. Not just upper management; but long standing employees who have observed the way the company has changed.
If there are people that your hesitant about talking to because you don’t think you will like what you hear. THOSE are the very people that you should speak with. The workers who care about your company don’t want you to fail. Please reach out. We care.

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Most jobs in the executive assistant vein are working for people who are megalomaniacs. That's the nature of the entertainment business. I would run not walk to a different career. But if you like the excitement combined with the potential abuse, then stick with it

I agree with the other comments. It's a hard industry and you're right, the pay is not good for the work needed to be done. What state are you in? Is anyone on here in NY ?

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