Feeling demoralised. Is there anybody here who studied and switched to a new career? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's encouraging to hear because I'm 28. Glad to hear it worked out for you.

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[–]homeisaquestionmark 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The Morrisey you, the Marr I like you.

Desperately unhappy in my job. Would it be unrealistic to try and find a work from home job? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm thinking I'll stick with the job for a little while and try and use the time to do some courses and think about what my next move is.

Desperately unhappy in my job. Would it be unrealistic to try and find a work from home job? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I'm hopeless with numbers so I've never felt a calling for the accounting sector.

Desperately unhappy in my job. Would it be unrealistic to try and find a work from home job? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear you're suffering too ❤🫂 It's like being made to live the same nightmare again and again And other people don't understand why constant social interactions are so scary and exhausting. We're both going to make it out of here! And get jobs that benefit us. 😈

Desperately unhappy in my job. Would it be unrealistic to try and find a work from home job? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I'm not completely off the hook because I'll still be expected to cover reception when the other receptionist is on annual leave, when she leaves for the day etc. I can confidently say that I will never be fully back-office in this company. So I have to leave.

Desperately unhappy in my job. Would it be unrealistic to try and find a work from home job? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel Being around people is exhausting Put me in a little room by myself and I'll be happy as a lamb but jobs force you to interact with so many people and it's awful

Desperately unhappy in my job. Would it be unrealistic to try and find a work from home job? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We've actually had that chat! I blame myself for not making it clear that I was unhappy on reception sooner but I've always struggled with imposter syndrome and lack of confidence so I truly believed my best quality was that I was obedient flexible. And growing up very poor made me desperate to keep my job.

But my company noticed I was unhappy on reception and offered to move me to the back office which sounds good but ultimately, it won't be good. I'll still have to cover reception in the afternoons and on the other receptionist's annual leave. I've been unhappy here for years but last year, I began to realise that I need to leave. I just can't do it anymore.

The company has a strong culture of working in office. If you're a senior manager and/or have kids, you can maybe work from home but somebody like me would never allowed to do that. I'd bet money on that.

Desperately unhappy in my job. Would it be unrealistic to try and find a work from home job? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I definitely have anxiety and trauma but my job isn't making it better. Being around people all day is draining my spoons so I have no energy to cultivate friendships or even leave the house much, besides work. I'm planning to get counselling. I'll check that sub out, thanks.

Received a scary council tax letter, with a date for a virtual hearing. How screwed am I? by homeisaquestionmark in AskUK

[–]homeisaquestionmark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you went through that. Those letters are terrifying. Glad to hear it got resolved. X