Some people might say (or might at least think) we are defective if we cannot just "suck it up" and keep right on working no matter what, but in reality it is more like so many of today's workplaces are defective. So, maybe just take a look at what we expect from a job (sense of fulfillment, decent pay, recognition, etc.) and/or while we are there (reasonable workload, fair treatment, healthy environment) and then assess the matter of compromises needed at one place or another if it might be the overall best available.