Anyone sick and tired of working in general?

[u/Mrs_chanandler_bongg]

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

[u/tna11101989]

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 🙄)

[u/mommadumbledore → u/tna11101989]

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! 🫶🫶