On the verge of quitting because I’m stressed, depressed, feel like I’m constantly frustrated with everyone and everything. Don’t have an alternative lined up ...but also less and less able to cope

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OP consider taking a short term disability leave or an unpaid sabbatical first. The time away will help you work on your health. And then you been make a more thought through decision about quitting or finding another job.

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I just took a multi-week LOA and while it wasn’t everything I wanted I do feel better and more grounded.

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When was your last true break/PTO where you don’t respond to email/calls? Sounds like you need an extended break.

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What is it that you would change that would stop you from feeling this way?

But really, answering that question will help you in my opinion

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Spoke with my boss today about how I’m feeling and asked if I could consider an LOA or if I should resign. Advice was neither ...

OP - what advice did they have for you?

Advised to have a follow up conversation to explore other career options that may make me less frustrated.

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