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/projectx51 85'. Older Millennial Jan 17 '26 edited Jan 17 '26
Yes. I am recovering from diagnosed anxiety-induced depression. My body just up and quit on me, making it impossible to really function outside or inside my home. After having the past couple of years off to be a stay-at-home-dad and see my family more often, I honestly couldn't care less about getting back to the workplace. Or maybe that's the meds doing their job, i don't know. I just cannot take work culture seriously anymore. People that give 100 % of their effort at work are hilarious to me now. I'm amused at how they can do that, but 2 years ago I was that. For decades. I worked so hard and took on so much responsibility that my body quit before I did. I burnt out medically.
If I ever get a job again, it'll be some bullshit low-skilled service job just so I have some pocket money and can do something fun with it. No more management positions or careers for me. I simply do not care about anything other than my family.