Aweful fear

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I used to work in a department store. I didn't feel either way about the job, I was upset I didn't have more time to spend with friends but I didn't have many so I didn't worry too much about it. I've always felt anxious in job interviews or going to a new school or anything of that nature.

Last year I got a job being a cashier at a local store. It was a dull job with nothing unusual about it. I had to clean the disgusting bathrooms there on my first day, that night I went and slept in the same room as my mom. I felt really low and degraded. I felt worthless and I was seriously planning to kill myself. I walked around all day freezing, always cold. I never got any peace and I felt horrible. I stayed home sick from work a lot and often went home early from work because I felt like throwing up, constantly, I couldn't eat and I could hardly sleep. I quit the job and I felt seriously like I saved my life doing so, however, now I can't seem to find a new job or even get myself to try, I feel so afraid of feeling that way I can't stand it.

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  • christine
    14 years ago

    Its good that you quit before depression took over your life. There are plenty of entry level jobs that have a very positive work environment. I started by working at starbucks in highschool and all of the people I worked with were very nice and friendly. No matter how much you think you need a job, nothing is worth feeling depressed. Try to take your time to find a job you really enjoy with colleagues you can be friends with and whatever you do, always put your health and happiness first.

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  • dodongos
    11 years ago

    Awful*
    Sorry. I had to.

    But I've experienced the same thing with a terrible class I took for two years. I wanted to just be dead, but I couldn't leave. So I finally just failed it and was forced to leave. I say quitting was the best option for you. It worked for me.

    Good luck.

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    It sounds like this fear is really getting in the way of your life. Have you considered talking to a doctor about it? I also like sherry's suggestion about training for a job you like.

    In the meantime, are there any jobs you can apply for that definitely won't involve cleaning bathrooms?

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  • sherry
    13 years ago

    Hey, I know this is an absurd suggestion, but why don't you train for something you like.

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  • mtnw
    14 years ago

    christine is right. if you felt that bad at that job, it was time for you to give it up.

    doesn't it figure, the new person always gets the bathroom duty.

    because you were feeling so bad at the time, it is natural that you would connect it with the job. maybe you're right.

    hopefully you are feeling better now or will be soon. when you are up to it, you will start looking for another job. good luck.

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