Hello fellow OzBargainers,
I hope this post finds you well and hopefully this post is in the correct forum.
I was just reaching out to ask anyone about their experiences with feeling undervalued and maybe a little hopeless at work.
Sorry if this sounds like a downer of a post, but, the place where I am working at the moment, although it's not a complete nightmare, it can be unbearable at times (physically, mentally and emotionally given my workplace). So far it's the only job that I have been able to cope with for the last 5 years and while I am good at it, I feel that I'm not getting anywhere.
Lately it has been taking a toll on my mental health, I keep convincing myself it's just a bad day but it's not always the case. I've given up on looking for other jobs, as it feels like I'm kind of trapped here. I don't really know what I can do. I'm thinking about perhaps talking to a psychologist maybe to clear my mind a little.
I just want to know if anyone has had similar experiences, where they were afraid to leave one job because you don't know if the next one will be worse. I'd really appreciate any advice or feedback.
I hope everyone is doing good, and wishing you well.
Take care and kind regards,
TK
Edit
I really want to thank everyone who took the time to read this post and comment. It really has had a profound positive impact. Knowing that this is something others have faced and have somehow made it to a better place offers some hope. Just reading the comments has been helpful and has helped with formulating some plans of action.
I'm deeply thankful for everyone :)
Chances are your job sucks as much as most people's, but you're surrounded by a-holes. If that's the case, save your money for retail therapy.
What job do you do?