[Koko2]

I'm working a thankless job that's giving me low self-esteem. The crux of the matter is the boss never gave me a chance to do the usual job duties that everyone else does, so everyone treats me like a retard. He has kept me to remedial chores that no one else likes to do. There's not much point in applying elsewhere because I've been treated similarly by past employers. I need to be self-employed, but since my hours were slashed, I can't save enough money to get started with my own business although I have one in mind if I ever were to have some money.

[Jan1212]

Your health is important too. How long have you been feeling like this? You can apply elsewhere, don't let your job dictate your future

[tigerlily84]

I'm sorry that your boss is treating you that way. That's horrible. Is it possible in your line of work to freelance for another firm to get some extra income? I know it isn't a solution to your problem exactly, but perhaps one of the freelance jobs could turn into a permanent one. Just a thought, I dunno.

I can relate. I feel as though I am stuck in a box and everytime I try to get out, the lid is slammed shut. It has become quite depressing....our president was in town today and although I have spoken with him in the past (to no avail), I was so sad I left the office and went home.

[Koko2]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I just viewed the replies since I haven't checked this thread since a few days after it was posted. It's possible I could work another job during the day since my current job is nightshift. I've rarely worked two jobs in the past, but maybe I could try it out.