I just spent a wonderful time with family over the holidays, I blocked work out for the whole week. The thought of returning to work tomorrow has my stomach in knots. For the first time in my life, I may do something stupid, go to work, collect my belongings and leave. I have some funds put a way and even though it's stupid, I feel this may be the smartest thing I have ever done. Am I the only one that feels this way?
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Yeah I’ve been off for 2 weeks and not really looking forward to going back either. But I’m not really in a position where I can just up and leave without having something else to fall back on. I’m probably going to give it till end of March to see how things settle down or not. And then decide if I need to start looking elsewhere.
Yah, even though you feel this way, as I do and I'm sure many do, do not quit your job. If you want to quit, find a better job first, then quit this one. It is extremely difficult finding a job right now cause there are so many applicants. The fund you have saved up may or may not last long. Paying for healthcare will eat up that fund quickly (and what if you get sick - all those hospital bills).
I suggest you keep the job, take it one day at a time. I know it can get depressing with covid, but hopefully the vaccine will work with any new variants that come up or scientists can come up with a new vaccine fast (like they do with the flu vaccine every year). Covid is going to be a part of our life for a long time. The virus is not going away (just like the flu), but it will all depend on how quickly our body builds antibodies and we can resist the new strains.
I know it can be tough, but keep at it. Be positive, be optimistic, dance a little, sing a little, laugh a lot, and enjoy your time with the family (if you can stand being around them which can also be tough at times).
Keep your job. Have a good year.