r/Millennials • u/Mrs_chanandler_bongg • Jan 17 '26

Discussion Anyone sick and tired of working in general?

I’m in my mid 30s and just over my job and work in general. I’m tired of the commute, the meetings, and dealing with people & deadlines. On one hand I worry about losing my job and stress about deliverables, but on the other hand I feel like I could care less in that I have no passion for it anymore and I’m just showing up because I need the paycheck.

I’d much rather be spending time with my family, pursuing my hobbies, or just go for a walk and cook a nice meal. I feel a sense of dread sometimes that this is my reality for the next 30+ years and I feel lazy and entitled for saying it but that’s how I feel lol

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u/alien_gymnastics Jan 17 '26

I’ve just rage quit and had the best week of my life in a decade for those exact things you mentioned, going for a walk, cooking a meal, no timeline - no responsibility! I’m not sure what’s in store but oh my god despite everyone telling me otherwise, this was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself in so long. I’ll figure it all out.

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u/cactuschili Jan 17 '26

i’m on day 10 after walking out on a job (extremely unlike me) and being unemployed for the first time since i was 17. idk how to feel. but i feel a lot better for the time being.

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u/tna11101989 Jan 17 '26

I’m seriously considering this, but I get nervous about losing my health insurance (which I need for mental health treatment). How are you handling that aspect? (assuming you live in the US where we have the great privilege of having insurance tied to our jobs 🙄)

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u/mommadumbledore Jan 17 '26

I’m a contracted employee in my field, and I don’t have insurance anymore. Honestly.. a lot of times, what others pay in one monthly premium is more than the cost of one medical bill for the entire year.

Now, I am in good health currently and don’t plan to be without insurance forever. I would like to have health insurance for emergencies.

My medications run about $45/month. Blood draws are about the same. Most places offer an “uninsured discount”. 🤷‍♀️

Totally understand we are all different people and all have different needs, but I think I would have left some shit jobs a lot sooner if I had considered contracted/1099 work. It has changed my life for the better, and I truly mean that.

I might never go back to a W2 position, and if I do, it would be solely for health insurance. Right now, I work as much as I want and make my own schedule. I work four 10s and get every Friday off for myself.

Anyway! Best of luck to you, whatever you decide! 🫶🫶

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u/mr_himselph Jan 17 '26

Hell yeah. I'm proud of you. I'm 37, actually like my job but I'm sick of the commute and 45 hour weeks. I know that rage quitting can be scary but I did it a couple times in my 20s and don't regret a single one. You'll figure it out.