I work 7 days a week, 16+ hours, I have a great knowledge for stock markets, & yet I'm now tired of my life, I don't want to do a job anymore, either a business or nothing, I've lost many friends & recently my girlfriend due to my work hours. And I'm thinking about just quitting my life now...
2007-03-27 18:37:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
the answer isn't to quit life the answer is to quit that very demanding job and find one less demanding... your friends and family will come back once you are not dedicating your life to work
2007-03-27 18:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by prettygirl_80650 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression is a natural occurance when you are devoting your life to getting ahead and it's not only not happening, but you are losing friends and loved ones in the process. Rather than thinking about quitting life, you need to find a way to end this depression and start looking at life from a COMPLETELY different angle.
Being tired of doing a job is an excellent first step, you say a business or nothing which tells me you are already on the right track. Now you need to work on your mental health, which you must understand, is not a bad thing. We all need a pick-me-up now and then especially when times get dark. If you want to talk and perhaps a little inspiration, by all means email me. Sometimes the solutions are right there, we just need someone else to point them out.
2007-03-28 02:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mexico4me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Monster.com and find a new job in a related field; don't do the exact same kind of work you are doing now. Also, you might consider finding a government job--usually these have next-to-no stress and good job security with work weeks that never exceed 40 hours (some jobs might be only 35 hours). You can find a new girlfriend and new friends through your new job. So, finding a new job will probably help yourself the most. And, don't quit your life; aren't you curious how this life of yours turns out? Stick with it--you will be fine.
2007-03-28 01:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by MJQ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I met a guy in Kennebunkport, Maine who was like you.
He worked in the stock market for 12 years, 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. He absolutely hated his life.
So one day he wakes up and says, this life sucks....
He went into work, quit, and moved up to Maine.
Just like that!
His wife divorced him (he thinks she was only in the relationship for the money anyway) and so he was all alone with no wife and no job.
Sounds depresssing - it wasn't!
For the first time in his life he felt absolutely free. When I met him, he was running a little bookstore above one of the restaurants in Kennebunkport. He loved selling books, he loved meeting the customers, he loved Kennebunkport, and he loved life.
So quit you hassled life and go escape somewhere for a year or so, and figure out what you really want to do with the rest of your life. Take charge of your life - carpe diem.!!!
Hope this helps
2007-03-28 01:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by DaveInSeoul 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quit your job and go on a long sabbatical. I'm assuming you have the funds to do, considering how hard you're currently working. Take the time off to evaluate your life and career options, many professionals under your situation suffer burnout. Perhaps consider a career change, or different employer that emphasis life/work balance in its company.
2007-03-28 02:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Dat L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit your job, sell your house, and move some where really cheap for a year to detox your mind.
I can't tell if you are serious by your last line, but if you are:
If you need someone to talk with about your suicidal thoughts,
please do not hesitate to call the National Hopeline Network:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Take care of yourself. People in this group really do care about each other.
2007-03-28 01:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a one way air ticket to a poor country and immerse yourself in someone Else's culture for a few years.The basic need for survival will override any desires,wants or boredom that you are experiencing at the moment.Your mental state of mind can only be fixed by you,with maybe a little help from reality and a psychologist or therapist.Good luck and I hope you find yourself.
2007-03-28 01:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by Eat My Shorts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly man, just quit your stupid job and travel someplace man, go stay with family for awhile, or just spend time doing what you enjoy! You have been spending too much time pleasing other people and being a robot, time to get in touch with yourself, be selfish and do what you wanna do in life! You will find a girl who can understand this and who will bring life into you and will compliment your life,,,someone who will appreciate you and visa versa....someone you will enjoy living life with man.
2007-03-28 01:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I can give is actually a question or two. Do you love what you do? Have you watched the secret? If you answered yes to ? #1, you are on the right track in life! I found the secret to be life changing and very motivational.. Check it out.
2007-03-28 01:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by April D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋