Quit job...feel useless...help?

Question

I've always worked but my job, aside from being 40 miles away one way, was impossible. I hated my coworkers, hated my job, hated it all so I quit. It seemed like a good idea but now I feel guilty. Like I've let down my family. I want to go to school but I feel like I should be contributing to our finances. My husband is supportive and my kids are great but I still feel bad. Has anyone else been through this? What did you do?

Answer 1

I quit my job, too, and feel exactly the same way. As a matter of fact, my power just got shut off and I feel like the biggest loser around. I need a job that I don't hate so much and that I don't mind getting up every day to go to. So, yes, I DO know how you feel, probably worse.

Answer 2

just go and find another job that you enjoy,make money,be happy.

Answer 3

Hi there,

Job = Stress.

But you have to have a job that you love.

So go out there, find another job! Good luck!

Answer 4

Please don't feel guilty. You are FAR from useless, and you are very very far from letting anyone down!

You wouldnt benefit your family even if you brought back a paycheck for a million a year if you are unhappy. You completely did the right thing.

You say your husband and kids are supportive - so I say go back to school! Life is to be enjoyed, life is to be loved, and life is to be happy.

The amount of happiness you must give your family (not to mention all the animals in the world to go to lengths for!) means you should get some back, and let yourself be happy!

I havn't been through this - but Im trying to understand how you feel. It might be hard, but stop kicking yourself for doing the right thing.

I really hope you stop blaming yourself for nothing soon, and go back to school like you want to do. Your happiness is more important to your family than anything else - so let yourself radiate that happiness! You and your family are a team - you work together. From the sounds of it, your 'team' wants to do whats best for you now, if they are being supportive.

Look after yourself, smile, and go for it!

Answer 5

where do u live since you have internet and a computer then go to jobbank

Answer 6

traveling is the pits girl and 80 miles a day is to far to go every day even if you loved your job, you tried your best for that job and no one can ask more than that, you take your life in your hands going that far every day and by the grace of god you got away with it you as a mother and wife don't need that amount of stress, after traveling that far every day you must have been so tired by the time you got home all I can say is well done best thing you've done for you your husband and children    

Answer 7

Alright I'm right there in that boat with you.  BUT, I quit work when our oldest daughter was 2 yrs old.  She is 10 now.  The fact is you probably felt guilty (to a point) when you were working.  Now you feel guilty because you are home.  Look into maybe either going to school part time or a part time job.  Don't let guilt make rash decisions for you.  If your husband and the kids are cool with it, then let go of the guilt and do what makes you happy.  I guarantee everybody will be happier in the long run.