[Medicated]

My current work situation is really awful.

I'm new at my [temporary] job, and the people I'm working with who are supposed to be mentoring me very clearly don't want me there. They all hate their jobs and are looking for positions elsewhere. They have a collective reputation for being the grumpiest, most cynical, and most bitter people in the establishment... and I have the pleasure of trying to work with them 40 hours per week. Other employees openly say that they feel sorry for me having to work with this group.

On top of that, the client population is 97% immigrants, none of whom speak English (Spanish is the native language... and I don't speak Spanish). My job is hard enough without a severe language and cultural barrier to make things more difficult. We're poorly funded with limited resources, and the facilities are dingy at best. It feels like a 2nd-world country.

Every morning I wake up and DREAD going in. I have the comfort of knowing that this position is only for another three weeks, but it is still completely MISERABLE. I wish quitting or transferring were an option, but it really isn't. If I quit, I'd lose my entire career... not just this temporary position. I feel so trapped.

So, not only am I going through medication changes and withdrawals (admittedly my decision and my fault), but I'm dealing with a really nasty work situation... AND I'm in a legal argument with my bosses (which is another rant completely).

I don't even shower some days (like today) because it takes me so long to force myself to get up and get moving that I don't have time.

Sorry... I just needed to vent.

[blueoctober]

Originally Posted by Medicated

Every morning I wake up and DREAD going in. I have the comfort of knowing that this position is only for another three weeks, but it is still completely MISERABLE. I wish quitting or transferring were an option, but it really isn't. If I quit, I'd lose my entire career... not just this temporary position. I feel so trapped.

Sorry you are feeling trapped in this position. You only have 3 more weeks to go , so try to practice self care during this time. Do something for yourself that you enjoy i.e. going to the movies, going for coffee etc.