I’ve been in my call center job at a large international corporation for 5 years (1 as a contractor). I’ve moved divisions once and since I made that move the job has become more hellish. In the past few months, it has gotten even worse; with two people moving to different positions in the company, two women being on maternity leave, and two people being let go due to “restructuring”.
I try not to let the stress get to me, but it’s too much sometimes. I do yoga, meditate, exercise, eat pretty well, yet the stress is too much to handle most days. I’ve had bad thoughts about hurting myself or just ending it because the workload is so overwhelming.
I’ve had interviews within the company and also externally, but no job offers yet. I’ve been trying to come up with any possible way to get out of this job. I’ve wondered if being fired is a possibility, despite being one of my team’s top performers, maybe I could collect unemployment? I’ve wondered if taking a huge pay cut and working some retail job might be better for my mental health. I have a house to pay for though, and I need health insurance for my epilepsy.
I’m just rambling honestly, but it feels good to express this to people who understand. How did you get out of your call center job? I really can’t do this much longer.
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