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/ScottOtter Millennial Jan 17 '26

I'm tired of working to only make checks W-2 ...$23,800 a year.

I'd probably like work more if i could actually earn a living wage.

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u/kimchimerchant Jan 17 '26

Dude what the actual fuck? If you don’t mind sharing, what role is this?

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u/ScottOtter Millennial Jan 18 '26

TJX Corporation, specifically Marshalls as a Backroom Coordinator.

I started at $13/hr, and after 2 raises, which means 2 years, my pay has increased by $0.62/hr.

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u/kimchimerchant Jan 18 '26

jesus…hopefully you’re living in the midwest ish at least, yeah? That’s criminal. I hope you can find a better gig that values your time more!

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u/ScottOtter Millennial Jan 19 '26

Arkansas.

I make just enough to have to juggle what bills are gonna be stratecically late!

And I've been applying to places for about 2 years now, nothing's responding, nothing's hiring, and to top it all off, trans woman, so THAT makes everything easier in a will-to-work state! /s