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I just started a job at school a few weeks ago. It's only 3 days a week, but I find myself absolutely dreading to go. It drains my happiness and results in me not enjoying Sundays at all because I'm so busy being worried about the new work week. I'm trying to practice putting up that stop sign and transitioning back to the present moment, but my mind knows what's looming over it. I've always hated working and I have a pretty pathetic work history. I honestly thought this job would be more comfortable for me because it's not a retail job. Turns out I feel the same about it as I did my last one.

Also, the mere idea of graduating and then working 5 days a week for 9 hours a day and NEVER having a summer break or break of any kind for rest of my LIFE is positively terrifying. I feel so alone in that; everyone else just says "That's life." But for me, it's a feeling of being trapped. If I feel this stressed about my current job, I have no idea how I'm going to handle a full-time job for the next 40 years or so. Any advice or similar feelings? Thanks.

Hi,

I think we are on the same boat. I asked my previous employer if I could work from home and they agreed; it was great since I get anxious about commuting, and have panic attacks. But then, the work was so little I couldn't support my family, so I was forced to look for a fulltime job. Although I love it, the commuting, having a panic attack on my way to work and back home is draining me. I wish I could stay home with my 2 kids. And like you, on Sundays I get very anxious about the work week. My husband also is always saying that is life, but I sleep 4 hours a night, don't eat at work until I get home, have panic attacks, and then need to take care of the house and my family, I feel it is too much. I wish I didn't need to work; I think my anxiety level would be slashed off more than 50%.

I too had a hard time..but..during a yoga class I discussed what I felt about work and how much I dreaded it..then she said to me..."blossom where your planted". That hit me so hard..I don't like my job and pray a new job opens up..but for now..I am blossoming where I am planted. I am concentrating on how I can bless others and be a benefit to others instead of how I feel. It helps take your ming off the work your not liking to do and focusing on something more positive. I am trying to only see the blessings there so I can go back eachday...knowing I am one day closer to finding a better job! I congratulate myself when I leave each day just for going....you should too.

I like that, honeydew. I actually like my job, but there are other situations in my life where it would be a great idea to remember to "bloom where I'm planted" and look outside myself. Great suggestion.

Thank you for the advice, guys, and for letting me know you can relate to this.