Spiralling at work

Seeking Advice

Hello, unmedicated and undiagnosed AuDHDer here (hopefully not for long, first assessment is in three weeks!).

I am really struggling to not go insane in my current job. It actually brings me to tears how miserable I am most days. On paper, it’s a cushy, fully remote corporate job. But it’s repetitive, involves daily meetings with my micromanager, and now involves training AI. My manager is a terrible communicator and does not fully explain the reasoning or purpose behind certain tasks. I often struggle to complete these tasks especially as they are so menial. I constantly feel like a failure.

Before anyone suggests talking this out with my boss, there is absolutely no point. She is a workaholic with no empathy and expects everyone to work/live like her.

I cannot cope with this level of stress everyday and fear that I am on my way to burnout. I have been looking for a new job for several months but have not had any offers. I don’t want to quit without a new job but every new work day makes me want to hand in my notice to save my sanity.

If you’ve been in this situation, what has helped you?

Posted Apr 4, 2026, 1:10 PM UTC

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