I am a bright, 26 year old male who is very unsatisfied with his job, and I believe that it is leading to a severe case ofdepression.

The situation is that I am totally bored out of my mind at work, and there are really no opportunities that I want to pursue at my current employer.Quite honestly, I am too bright for my job. The position that I am in does not require a college degree, and I am someone who graduated with high honors from a major university.

I was hoping that a sales and marketing job would open up in the organization. and that has not happened. We recently merged with another large company and they are consolidating staffs, and some people may actually lose their jobs in the marketing department. I am currently handling claims, and I have no desire to do that for the rest of my life. The claims environment can become very negative. People are always arguing and fighting with insurance companies, and that only increases as you move up into positions of increased responsibility.

Quite honestly, getting on the bus to go to work puts me in a very down mood nearly every morning. I used to be able to read, but now I get so down that I cannot concentrate. I just basically sit there and close my eyes. I know that many people may say that I am lucky to have a job at all, and that may be true to some extent.

I have been considering leaving my job and going to work somewhere part time closer to home while I look for an opportunity that I really want. Worst case scenario, I go to grad school next fall. Would anyone recommend leaving my current position and doing that? Do you think that I would make a difference in my mental state?

I really would have no money worries. Over the last couple of years, I have been able to save nearly one year's salary, and I have no dependents or other significant expenses.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

My friend please do not confuse a 'Down Mood' with full blown depression and please do not go running to the doc to be put on the med's. The majority of people in the world experience a down mood, however many people suffer depression which is an entirely different ball game. When you get to the point of finding switching channels on your tv a major challenge then maybe you have depression.When you see no future in life and struggle to get through the day,then maybe you have depression. When sleep becomes almost impossible and you dread the next day, then maybe you have the big D. When you look around you and everyone is happy and you can't understand what they are getting out of life, then maybe you are hand in hand in 'D' . If your friends and family have turned their back on you because they can't understand what you are going through,then maybe...
A Down Mood is a different ball game my friend. Deal with the situation and change your life....some of us can't.
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I realize that there are some people here who are clinically depressed. I know the difference between a down mood and depression, and I am quite honestly depressed. Sometimes it has gotten to the point that I don't want to get out of bed in the morning. Regardless of whether it is a chronic problem or a bout of depression brought on by circumstances, it is still depression.

Then please do see your doctor. Or ride it out alone, but beleive me it can be a rough ride and the worst roller coaster ride you can imagine, so I do advise that you see your doctor and stabelise the chemical problems with medication. I am sorry you are feeling like this and hope you beat it soon.
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Looks like you have identified that your job is what is getting you down - and that you have the means to change that situation... why don't you look for that part time option closer to home and see what you can find in your free time.

You are at your job a huge part of your week.. whilst it is great to have a job... it is more satisfying to be doing something you at least enjoy!

I am also doing a job that doesn't require a degree - or any major quals... and whilst I am well educated I really enjoy my job! I hope that you find something that you enjoy! and that stimulates you!

I totally recommend you quit your job and find something you want to do. I was stuck in a job I hated and I was too scared to leave due to not knowing what I wanted to do and not having money to do any courses. I would cry most mornings on my way to work b/c I didn't want to be there anymore.

I ended up being fired b/c I was doing such a bad job of my work. It was the best thing that could have happened as it got me off my butt and doing something that makes me happier.

So if money is not a problem, what is stopping you from leaving your dead-end job? Is it really worth your health?

What are you doing? Just curious. I think the primary problem with my job it is so repetitive. I can't do the same thing over and over again. It is driving me nuts. Plus the pay is mediocre. I should have gone into running heavy equipment. One person I know was cutting grass for a living and then got hired to be a heavy equipment operator. He is now making 25 bucks an hour and working tons of hours per week.

I always wanted to be a delivery driver or some other position which would allow me to be on the open road/on the move all the time. I also have ADHD:) Go figure.

I totally recommend you quit your job and find something you want to do. I was stuck in a job I hated and I was too scared to leave due to not knowing what I wanted to do and not having money to do any courses. I would cry most mornings on my way to work b/c I didn't want to be there anymore.

I ended up being fired b/c I was doing such a bad job of my work. It was the best thing that could have happened as it got me off my butt and doing something that makes me happier.

So if money is not a problem, what is stopping you from leaving your dead-end job? Is it really worth your health?

Well I am just worried about not finding another one primarily..at least one with benefits The job market I am in stinks. Pittsburgh is the buckle of the rust belt.

I am also concerned that it will look bad on a resume. What am I going to tell employers? It might look bad if I leave before I have something else. They might think that I have issues if I jump ship in a lackluster job market. :confused: