I work in tech support and deal with the nastiest, angriest people in the world. I am basically a punching bag for 8 hours a day, getting screamed at, sworn at, hung up on, and treated like an idiot. All my calls are recorded so I have to be super nice and just eat all the crap they throw at me with a smile. Every time that phone rings I cringe because I know it's going to be another horrible argument about something I cannot control (their poor internet access for example), or dealing with an 80 year old who cannot even figure out how to turn the computer on. I am mentally exhausted every day, my blood pressure is sky high, I have an ulcer, and I'm on Xanax. All because of dealing with nasty, angry people. This career has turned me into a bitter and hateful person and I don't want to socialize with anyone anymore. I just don't understand why people are so MEAN.

I really need to find a new job but have been trying for 2 years and getting nowhere. (I applied for a job today that already had 120 applicants, so I doubt they will be calling me back.)