I am (planning) to head into work tomorrow for the first day in 3 weeks. I was sick out of nowhere and it just lingered…at this point I don’t know if it my physical or mental health causing my “illnesses”. I hate going to work, but I try to keep the job because I went to school for so long (money/loans, time spent) and our mortgage and car payments alone warrant two incomes. We aren’t crazy spenders, are on a budget, and have a 1 year old). Any advice for taking a path towards quitting my job?

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I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time with work and that your health hasn’t been great.

Are you in a position to go on leave? What is your company’s policy and would you still get paid and have benefits? Also, is it your workplace that’s the issue or just the concept of having to work in general?

Usually I (not an expert) don’t recommend people to quit with nothing lined up, because the stress of trying to find a new job while juggling ongoing expenses can also be mentally exhausting.

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Thanks for the response. I am trying to figure out if I can get a paid leave right now.

Ngl, I feel terrible saying this, but I think it’s the overall concept of working 9 hours a day. I was fine while we were all working from home and now my job wants everyone back in the office and I just can’t justify the commute. Having adhd makes it even harder to get work done in an office setting so I enjoyed the working from home mandate (I’m in Florida). I just don’t love being an engineer and doing it majority of my time while my son is getting older everyday.

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