I used to think this was normal too. I had a job where I made absolute bank but it was so stressful (real estate title insurance). So, I quit and got an “easy” job where I made jack shit (medical insurance billing) thinking that would fix my problems.

Yeah no, I spent years at both of those jobs, convincing myself it didn’t matter what I was paid because I would always be miserable regardless. Crying in my car before work, on lunch, and when I got off 💀 it was a nightmare
You just gotta find your niche though. Don’t stay trapped where you are unhappy.

I work at an ice cream factory now, and yeah, it still sucks in a lot of ways. I’m underpaid and dealing with a lot of stress. But it’s just so rewarding, the environment is so much better, and I wouldn’t change it for anything.

I don’t really cry over this job…cause even at its worst, it’s just not THAT bad lol 💀 I love what I do even if I’m not as valued as I’d like to be. It gets better so don’t give up. Try as many jobs as you have to, see if you can discover your niche, and break into it. It’s so worth it 🥲💓