I also sometimes wish that I did not have to work. My job has an extremely negative environment and it makes me feel worse about myself sometimes. I wish I could quit, not have to worry about finances, and take my time in applying for a job elsewhere. I would be quite happy to get involved in volunteer work instead of a paid job if I could.

I can't do that, though. If I quit without a new job I would be so totally screwed financially. It would make me feel really bad also, to explain to people why I don't work. Wish I had a more socially acceptable reason to stay home and recover.