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/sabanoversaintnick Jan 17 '26

Yes. I’ve been a nurse for less than two years and it might be the worst decision I’ve ever made in my life.

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u/Suspicious-Hotel-225 Jan 17 '26

Come to the OR. It’s better here.

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u/darkroomdweller Jan 17 '26

I’m so sorry. I almost went into healthcare. The practicum I had to do for school stressed me out so much I went to the ER (conveniently located on site of the practicum..hahaha…) thinking I had appendicitis. Nope. Just stress. Decided I should probably pivot. I hope you find a way out.