rich, sorry about the job situation. There was a lot of that at my last job, I quit after 10 years because I just couldn't do it anymore. Are you on medication? Can you maybe elaborate a little on your life & why you are in such a bad place right now? I would say since you are a manager at your current job, you would have no problem getting a less-stressful job elsewhere. Maybe take a few weeks off before you start a new job? Hang in there!

You need to do what your heart is telling you to do and what is best for you, and only you. Hugs GB

I agree with gramybear Rich you have to do what is best for. If you can afford to take a little time off until you get your life in a more comfortable place then I would do it. Be patient with yourself and take this time for yourself.

Yep, you gotta be having at least some FUN at a job, that place where we spend so many of our waking hours.

Ideally, the strategy is to line up another job before you leave that one, but if you're really that unhappy, ain't feeling the love or a sense of fun, and have enough money to get by for a few months while you look for another one, yeah, take some time off before you get physically sick. Just don't allow wonderful home life to make you lazy.

work is miserable, you have to be around people you have no control over who they are, you have to cooperate with some who are like thornbushes, others like dumbasses, and then the completely self absorbed,, I prob fit into that category. I'm happy with my own company.

I'm in a similar boat. I transferred a few months ago for a new position. I was warned by people I knew and trusted it was a bad idea. I insisted I that I was bored with my current position and a challenge is what I needed. I still push forward but find myself way overqualified and constantly having issues with coworkers. When I just do my job I out do them, when I train them their ego takes over and they become bitter. I seem to work with a bunch of insecure people and it sucks. I only want the best for them but they seem to feel they can only succeed around weaker people. Most days I can't wait to get out of there.
I am however just going to look for a different position elsewhere in the company. I spend most of my life with the same people at work and see no reason that needs to miserable.
All my energy goes into work, when I get home I am done. My days off I spend crying and trying to find spurts of energy to gt some things done.
My job has always been a source of inspiration for me, and unfortunately the only source for me. I can't afford for that to go away.
Good news, I made operational associate of the month for April. Bad news, nobody told me. I just noticed the award on a wall a couple of days ago. Further proof to me that I excel at my job, and the people around me resent it, including my bosses who couldn't congratulate me on the honor.

I really feel like almost every is miserable at work.
Not many people like HAVING to work.

BUT I want you to know:: I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!

I was working in telecommunications for two years. I remember saying, I love my job. This year had changed. It may have been because this has just been a tough year for me, but I couldn't handle going to work anymore. Last month, after having the weekend off, I just didn't go back. It wasn't the best decision I made, but at that time, I felt that it was best for me.

Sometimes, even though it doesn't seem like a good idea, we have to do what is best for us. If you're not okay, you're not going to be able to preform your best at work.

No one can really tell you what to do, because you're going to do what you want anyways. But I will say that from my experience, quitting may not be the best option. Maybe there is someone that you can talk to at work. I found out after I just didn't show up any more, that I could have taken a leave of absence for up to 90 days. I kind of wish I would have known that. But I think you should really look at all your options.