life help: I really want to quit my job but I’m terrified of actually doing it. - Help.com

Anon, I will try to help you here. I am going to be your “Dutch uncle,” someone who will try to talk to you like a family member.

The job situation in the USA right now is abysmal. If you quit your job, it could take many months to find another one. We are on the brink of another Depression. If you have a job right now, you are very fortunate.

As for journalism, it’s a very interesting field. The problem, however, is that journalism majors usually make peanuts in the way of salaries. Every newspaper reporter is trying to break into corporate or government public relations jobs. Why? Because reporters make almost nothing for the long hours they work. Music journalism will probably pay even less.

No heat or a/c? Get your co-workers together like I once did . . . chip in and buy a combination air conditioner/heater and have it installed. Beats complaining about it! You can get a used one cheap.

School is a distant priority right now. The first priority is survival. You can take a class over. But if you quit your job, you’ll see what I mean about finding another one.

Follow your dreams . . . but be smart about it. Finish your degree, but don’t quit your job until you have an offer letter from an employer!!!

I know how you feel. I too have a job I am really sick of and would love to quit but I don’t have any prospects right now. The business I work for is on the verge of shutting down because of the economy so any work is a blessing. My only advice would be to not let them bully you into doing more than your fair share. If you are ill or have to focus on schoolwork, tell them frankly that they need to deal with it without you. Point out that you are the newest member of the team and that they managed fine without you before and with all their experience they should be able to handle it. Don’t let you coming in to work be an option. Don’t tell them you’d like the day off, tell them you need it. Don’t give them any maneuvering room to steamroll you into working when you need to rest. Pick your battles!

here im going with chev. I think he is on to something…