I moved from consulting to industry - and 2 months in, I hate it. I have severe paralyzing anxiety, am in a stretch role but have limited access to my manager (executive level) and little direction...

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OP do you think you’d be happy anywhere? I think we all suffer from a serious”the grass is always greener” syndrome.

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Just keep at it. What’s the worst that can happen. You’re fired? Well then you would have still learnt a shit ton in your stretch role.

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I want to quit. Everyday is a struggle, and the thought of making it to a year is crippling.

Jesus. I know this is a bowl outreach but now I feel like there is no escape even on the other side.

*bowl for outreach. SA; you just gotta find a new hustle man or madam. There is something for all of us.

OP - can you elaborate a bit more on the situation? What’s the anxiety rooted in?

I’ve been happier elsewhere; there is little access to manager for directions. I’m starting to feel like I’m more of a “doer” than a “thinker” and I’m expected to do a lot of strategy setting that I feel is beyond me. Is it bad to quit so soon?

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