OT - Feeling down in the dumps

Sorry you are down in the dumps Skye! I think becoming a CM rep would be great for you...something you enjoy. It's so hard to have a job you hate, it effects your entire life. Maybe you can try the CM thing and if it works for you, you can resign and do what you love!!

So sorry to hear your downs are taken over... I worked in a call center for some time also.. EWWWWWWWWWWWEEEE I feel your pain.. With all that experience tho.. your so qualified to do anything your lil heart desires! Just go get it! and dont take no for a answer... things always have a way of working out.. and if ya have to eat beans and rice for a lil bit to find your amazing job.. well worth it I say!! Go get em tiger!

Sounds like you need to revalue your life. If the job is making you that unhappy, then it isn't worth it. There are other jobs out there. Say your prayers and listen to the answers. :) Connie K

Well, Skye, I am very proud that you didn't cave in on the smoking thing. I quit before about 6 months before I got pregnant, as did DH. Within a year of her being born, he started smoking again and I would have a couple when he would come home. I quit very soon after because we were going to be getting life insurance and I didn't want to pay 2 high rates. DH quit (for the second time) a year and 4 months ago. He blames his weight gain on not smoking but I'm working on walking daily and better eating habits.

I hope you can find something you like - I know how it is when your job seems meaningless. I would suggest checking into the CM thing, then get yourself going with that, and maybe you'll be able to resign feeling more comfortable about what's in store for you.

Hope you get to feeling up again.

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I know just what you are talking about. I got a job just out of high school in an insurance company. Worked in insurance for more years than I care to mention and finally realized that not only did I hate my job but I could really go no higher without an college degree. So, that's what I did. I went back to school...only part time at first and then full time later. Now, I am teaching elementary school (5th grade) and could not be happier. I am doing what I was meant to do. I wake up energized each morning, ready to start my day. A big change from laying there wondering how many sick days I had left and how many days to the next holiday. Sometimes it just takes a kick in the pants, you know?

Selena Louisiana

Skye I'm sorry your feeling so blue but glad that you feed comfortable enough to share your feelings with us. My thoughts are that it may not be the call center environment that is causing the issue, but the company you work for and the kind of calls you are expected to take. I work for an auto insurance company. We have several large call centers and in the Accounting Dept where I work we have a small phone unit that handles calls from our CSRs that are on the phone with the insureds. I used to Coach that group and I won't tell you that there is never an irate call but most of the calls aren't so bad. I really hope that a few days off will help you feel better. Be sure you are getting enough sleep...this can also aid in how you feel about things. Congratulations on getting a few pages done! Wish I could say the same. Have a better day tomorrow and know that we're here with hugs for you! Susan

Hi Skye,

So sorry to hear you're having a hard time. I was about a month ago myself and venting to my scrapping group here really help me turn the corner.

Sounds like your husband would rather you be happy and have to work at the money situation than have you unhappy and have the cash coming in. Maybe start thinking of what you'd like to do. Look at different Craft/Hobby stores. Maybe there's an opening to tie you over til you figure out what you want to do. Maybe you could offer to teach a scrapbooking class. Share your talent.

You can vent anytime. There's always somebody around here.

Best Regards, Lynne

Hey Skye, Sorry to hear that you ain't feeling too good. I kinda went through that last year. I used to be an engineer and I reach a stage where I just absolutely hated it. Went back to uni this year and decided to study social work. I'm currently on my placement and I am just absolutely loving it. I hope you find what you want to do. Sending you hugs and wishes. Don't feel bad about venting here. We're here to listen. :)

Skye, We all know how you feel because i think evryone goes through that at some time. I think just having a job that one has to go to and answer to everyone and be nice when you don't really feel like it,is what makes jobs unsatisfying. I think that is why having this wonderful "hobby" is so rewarding. It is something you love to do,you are leaving a legacy for your family and you can be as creative as you want without anyone telling you how to do it. :-) Hang in there ,dear. Things will get better. Hugs,

Sabrina :-)

Skye, I hope taking the day off cheered you up a bit! Did you get to do any scrapping? Go for the CM thing, and start scanning the papers for a better job. You shouldn't be miserable doing something for so many hours out of everyday. Find something you can enjoy!!

Smile, Janet in Maine

Thank you so much to everyone who has replied to me.... You guys are so supportive and wonderful. Thanks!

I left work today after just 2 hours, it's ridiculous, pretty soon I guess it won't be my choice and they will just fire me!! (I just don't know why I can't motivate myself and keep my chin up).

DH is such a tower of strength for me, without him at the moment I don't know where I would be. I have rcv'd some information on the CM consulting and am seriously looking into the that. DH also wants me to see a counsellor (through a program at work) before I "throw in the towel" so to speak. I am ok with that, but just don't see that it will make much difference, I just want to leave.

Any of you that work from home, can you share some of your "secrets"? How does one start??? I would love to work from home.

Thanks again, Skye...xxx

Sounds like you really need to either quit working for a little while or look for another job. It sounds like it is affecting your happiness and life in general. Good luck on your decision.

Teresa in MD