I hate my job but I cannot quit
Hi there. I know a lot of people have posted something similar but please hear me out.
I graduated college in 2021 and joined my current position in a lab in 2022. I mostly perform administrative work while assisting in a few research projects. However, the work environment is drastically toxic and I have been heavily unmotivated to get anything done. There is no room for growth anymore since my colleague that I work with is condescending and makes me feel utterly useless when I give inputs or suggest ideas.
I catch myself crying in the bathroom and feel extremely depressed. I do not even want to learn new concepts and I am trying my absolute best to put up a face but I cant even get myself to feel okay.
I want to quit but the job market is completely horrible. I have a few friends who have not been able to obtain a job in months.
I am working on a few side certificates and I have been making that my main priority but I am scared that I am legit useless.
Any advice on how to manage this?
Posted Aug 4, 2025, 4:28 PM UTC