Should I get out?

Hi all,

I understand there are a lot of these kinds of posts popping up lately, but I’m really just looking for some human connection and advice. To make a long story short, I’ve just started a new job after unemployment for 8 months following my 2nd layoff in a row. I just have a BS in Public Health, though I’ve worked in labs (clinical, GLP, and now Pharma) since the start of my career in 2020. I have mostly worked as technical leads for clinical labs and in operations. I was so excited to start my new (full time) job in sample management recently, and all the wind has been taken out of my sails. It seems to be the same story everywhere I go: people are overworked for paychecks that are just making it. I’m making good money at this position , but it’s not that good (less than 100K.) I’ve only been working this job for a month, and already I’ve had days where I started by sobbing in the bathroom for an hour because I feel undertrained, overworked, and a LOT of pressure to perform. I’ve come to the realization that maybe I just don’t like biotech? Or maybe I’m not cut out for it? I’ve worked in fast paced and high demand jobs basically my entire career, but something about the stress and expectations of this current job is getting to me, and doesn’t feel normal. Is there anyone who has made the transition from clinical/operations in biotech to another industry and had success? Am I stuck because of only having a BS (I’m not sure I can afford more schooling, my family has 0 money and my savings are strained.) And I know everyone will groan but I am partial to flexible hybrid/remote jobs, as I have Crohns disease and sometimes it can be really hard to be in the lab all day. I tried to shoot for some clinical coordinator/EHS positions, but didn’t get past many interviews. I know it’s tough out there right now and I am very grateful just to be employed, but the existential dread I feel at the idea of sticking around in Biotech is significant. I would be very grateful for any advice people have, even if it may not be what I want to hear.

Thanks so much in advance!