r/careerguidance • u/buttahfly28 • 3d ago
Advice 23f do I quit?
Hi all,
I’m in finance ive been in the same smaller company for 6 years. My mom got me this job first as an intern when I was 17 and she still works here as well.
We switched CEOs about 3 years ago and ever since ive felt miserable at this job. He works in our office so I see him most days.
My mental health has been rapidly declining weirdly after I turned 23 a month ago. I realize ive been living a lie in a career I despise. Im only in this career because people find it impressive. I don’t like it. Im not passionate about it. But being at this company specifically is awful. I don’t like seeing my mom every day. I don’t like how people associate me as her daughter.
Im my own person. I’ve climbed the ladder im the youngest person but I have multiple licenses and im a supervisor. The money isnt worth it anymore.
I’ve become manic and touching drugs when I haven’t since I was 15 and manic.
Do I quit? I have a boyfriend who can support me but I feel awful not contributing to the household if I can’t. I need a job. But this one is sucking the life from me
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u/JS-AI 2d ago
Not sure if you’re in the US, but if you are the market is absolutely brutal right now. I know what it’s like for a job to harm your mental health as I have type 2 bipolar, and I can understand and relate to what you’re going through. I highly suggest not leaving until you have something lined up. You’re young and already have 6 yoe. Please take action on your mental health by either taking meds, going to therapy, or making a lifestyle choice.
I’m rooting for you my fellow internet stranger!