What is your current Job? ™️

[Sleeper System]

I'm more than certain there are some working adults here.
After all, a large percentage of depression comes from having to deal with a job. I'm just curious what people do for a living and how they feel about work.

I'm certain that at least 80% of my ideation comes from having to face the reality that everyone has to work and it's the new slavery of the modern day. Inescapable.

Even now i'm dreading work tomorrow. I hate that the only way to get paid more is to take on more responsibility and abuse. It's not even worth it. And having to deal with politics and pressure from people who only see you as a number. Not to mention there is always too much to do and not enough time or help. Ugh. I would ctb just to escape this life.

 

[without_chance]

I do online tutoring and substitute teaching. I make only a couple hundred dollars a month. Due to AI and cuts to the DOE here in the US, demand is lower than ever and my income is even less than it was in previous years. I was working on getting my teaching license but turns out I dicked around for too long and the program I'm in is expiring sometime early next year. So, with that, I'm unable to envision a future for myself more strongly than ever before.

 

[_AllCatsAreGrey_]

Work and the facticity of modern life is def a big part of my ideation. I hate it. I can see how work is grinding away at my body and mind.

I work as a machine operator doing packaging at a coffee roaster.

 

[Sleeper System]

I do online tutoring and substitute teaching. I make only a couple hundred dollars a month. Due to AI and cuts to the DOE here in the US, demand is lower than ever and my income is even less than it was in previous years. I was working on getting my teaching license but turns out I dicked around for too long and the program I'm in is expiring sometime early next year. So, with that, I'm unable to envision a future for myself more strongly than ever before.

Teachers have always had it rough. I'm not surprised that AI is starting to crawl its way into online jobs. In a few years it will probably make my job obsolete. I think losing my job would seal the deal for my CTB. I don't have the heart or mind to start my life over like that. I hope we both come out ok. Hopefully.

 

[whybother2002]

Ever since I got "fired" from my last job, I help my parents in their sewing small business. Very tiring but it's all I have.

 

[itsgone2]

For anyone that hates their job, embrace it. Losing it is the worst. I didn't like mine at times but now company is being sold and it's completely thrown me into a tailspin.

 

[Sleeper System]

Ever since I got "fired" from my last job, I help my parents in their sewing small business. Very tiring but it's all I have.

That's cool. Having a small business is better than nothing and it's nice to have parents that can hold it down like that. Do your best. I know it's hard.

 

[itsgone2]

I'm certain that at least 80% of my ideation comes from having to face the reality that everyone has to work and it's the new slavery of the modern day. Inescapable.

It 100% sucks. Employers have zero loyalty to anyone. You bust your ass like crazy and they still eff you over for shareholders. At some point we need to rise up.

 

[penguinl0v3s]

I work in healthcare out of passion and it's fun. I like to talk to other healthcare workers about their lives out of curiosity. The doctors I've asked are satisfied about their jobs. But it seems like nurses may be overworked and underappreciated. Of course working a lot of hours (being overworked) can kill anyone, and it seems like lots of jobs are becoming like that....

 

[Sleeper System]

I work in healthcare out of passion and it's fun. I like to talk to other healthcare workers about their lives out of curiosity. The doctors I've asked are satisfied about their jobs. But it seems like nurses may be overworked and underappreciated. Of course working a lot of hours (being overworked) can kill anyone, and it seems like lots of jobs are becoming like that....

I was really close to making a career change into Healthcare but then I realized I sort of hate people. I am a bit of an introvert and having to fake being happy or act like i care at a job every day would drive me mad. I think you have to be passionate about the work to be in that field and you shouldn't be in it otherwise. I don't like people being mistreated by supposed Healthcare proffesionals.

 

[penguinl0v3s]

I was really close to making a career change into Healthcare but then I realized I sort of hate people. I am a bit of an introvert and having to fake being happy or act like i care at a job every day would drive me mad. I think you have to be passionate about the work to be in that field and you shouldn't be in it otherwise. I don't like people being mistreated by supposed Healthcare proffesionals.

I pretended to care about people for two months and then gave up. Healthcare is full of people that hate other people, so it's okay to be that way sometimes. I just got really really good at the roles that are not patient facing and now they let me stay in the back and whizz through all that stuff the whole day every day.

To be clear, I'm not saying to be rude. I do my job in listening to people's problems and trying to help them out the best I can. I just don't think a fake smile is necessary. I keep a neutral face and I've noticed others do too.

 

[At The Bus Stop]

It's strange how the anonymity brings comfort to talk about things you maybe wouldn't necessarily say to people in person..

I work as an accountant, and I actually hate my job. I'm not sure why I hate it and I feel like it's somewhat linked to my "dissatisfaction" with life amongst other things. But, at 18, I obtained my first job in Finance, and thought "this is fun" but as I got older, I slowly hit a realisation that this isn't me. I don't know what is me, but not this. I did tree surgery for a bit, but the person I was working for drew the worst version of myself out. The remarks they would make, the misogynistic tendencies and the lack of emotional intelligence when discussing sensitive matters was surprisingly damaging.

I moved back into accounting and have been there since. When I think of work that will make me happy, I think of a veterinarian or something to do with animals. I have VERY strong emotion and compassion towards animals, considerably more than what I do with humans. But, I am also very lazy and don't think I can put the effort in to become qualified.

But it seems surprisingly common, the frequency of people who actually hate their jobs - whether it be 9-5 or contracted. All to just participate in the "rat race" and be disappointed with the life they're making the money for.

 

[penguinl0v3s]

When I think of work that will make me happy, I think of a veterinarian or something to do with animals. I have VERY strong emotion and compassion towards animals, considerably more than what I do with humans. But, I am also very lazy and don't think I can put the effort in to become qualified.

Not sure if you're looking for advice--if you aren't just ignore. Being a vet tech or a pharm tech that works with animals doesn't take a degree. Maybe you'd like that?

 

[_Gollum_]

I'm a software developer in the public sector. It's pretty alright, I'm 100% WFH (although this has its downsides) and, although it's not totally above board, I essentially make my own hours. Before this I was a developer at a bank, and I made a lot more money and had better benefits but it was soul-sucking. I honestly couldn't even tell you what exactly I was doing there, it was just coding into a black box. Now I make a lot less money but my work is more aligned with my values. I used to dislike work, like most people, but now I'm pretty neutral towards it. Gives me something to do at least to distract me from thinking about how much of a scam sentient existence is.

 

[snow_in_summer]

I'm a teacher. It's mostly the feeling like I can help someone, even a little bit, keeping me in it because everything else is insanely stressful for me

 

[At The Bus Stop]

Not sure if you're looking for advice--if you aren't just ignore. Being a vet tech or a pharm tech that works with animals doesn't take a degree. Maybe you'd like that?

I'm always open to hear peoples thoughts and opinions - it can give a perspective of something I'd maybe never think of.

The ideal scenario is a GP Vet, and so would be required to have high grades in biology and chemistry followed by some form of "specific" qualification listed as a bachelors degree from University (I'm from the UK). But, an alternative route could be an apprenticeship and becoming a veterinarian nurse - which would be considerably easier and probably the equivalent of what a vet tech is?

But, I need to get over the hurdle that is life at the moment, if I make it that far, I'll definitely consider it.

 

[orbwithinorb]

I have a WFH job which I don't take for granted as I've had breakdowns before trying to work jobs where I'm around people all day. I don't do very interesting work, it's a bit of data-entry, a bit of analytical work and a lot of answering e-mails. It doesn't bring my life any meaning but it's so easy and stress-free that I don't want to lose it.

 

[ConstantPain]

I'm a database administrator and I end up doing a lot of training people on how to use the database, along with monitoring and generating reports. I've been at this job since 2016 and worked from home 2020 - a few months ago and now they want me back in the office full time. I can't physically or mentally handle it besides the fact that it's nonsensical and BS. This week I have to meet with our director and HR to more than likely get written up and it will be amazing if I can get through it without telling them to go fu*k off. As much as I despise these clueless people and can't possibly handle 9-5 Monday-Friday in the office, losing my job might be what finally helps me ctb. If I can't even afford this miserable existence, ending it seems the logical conclusion. 2025 has been too much and AI's going to replace me soon anyways.

 

[telekon]

I'm a business development manager for a very small company and I suck at my job... I WFH most of the time and it's hourly so I clock in and out as I please but have mental breakdowns frequently so some days (lately most days...) I only work like 3-5 hours. I'm financially draining myself and looking for a new job that I can actually feel confident in doing.