I started my first corporate job in March 2026 as a part-time worker and was promoted to full-time in June 2026. Before this, I had two part-time jobs in retail and a small law firm for about six months each. I'm really grateful for the opportunities I've had, but my current office, which handles immigration and visas for employees across more than ten hospitals, is severely understaffed. The quick training and increasing responsibilities, combined with minimal support, have led to me feeling burnt out. Despite my amazing team and a supportive manager, I've made a few small mistakes, and I'm very hard on myself. I’m considering quitting to find a job that allows me to feel more like myself again. However, I’m also planning to attend grad school in the fall of 2027, and I just got accepted into a program in my dream location, the Netherlands. Unfortunately, I haven’t saved enough money for grad school, and I’m worried about finances. Currently, I’m earning $22 an hour, and I’m already looking for a second job on top of my full-time position. I feel exhausted, often cry before or after work, and I go to sleep immediately after my shifts. This stress has hindered my progress on grad school and scholarship applications. I’m scared that if I quit, I won’t find another job quickly enough. I’m really at a crossroads and need advice on what to do next.
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