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Mediocre-Pair-2821's journey

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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I recently started a new job as a project manager at a tech company after leaving a toxic work environment. Unfortunately, it feels like I jumped from the frying pan into the fire. My supervisor is extremely controlling, micromanaging everything we do, even down to reviewing our emails. I didn't even interview with her, as I was moved to this team after accepting the offer, which was a huge red flag I ignored at the time. Since starting in July, I've realized that the productivity expectations are unrealistically high, making it difficult to take even short breaks. With over 20 years of experience, I find it frustrating to be treated like I need constant supervision. I'm already feeling the urge to start looking for another job, but I’m torn about whether I should stick it out for a year to avoid a gap on my resume. Should I just start applying now or wait it out? I really need to figure out my next steps.

    Job title: project manager

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    Feeling Got a Job Miscellaneous Thinking

    I recently accepted a new remote job in medical billing after 2.5 years in my current position. While the new role offers better pay, I'm feeling a significant lack of excitement about it. Over the past year, I've been experiencing burnout at my current job, especially with recent changes like outsourcing to India that have made my workload more challenging. Despite the potential for a better salary, I'm filled with anxiety about starting this new job. I find myself bored and unmotivated in the medical billing field, and I worry that jumping to a new company won't alleviate the burnout I'm feeling. My husband thought I was eager to leave this industry, but the reality is that it's the only stable job option available to me right now. I have no interest in gig work or customer-facing roles, and I feel trapped by my lack of skills to transition into something different. Sometimes I wonder if I should just stick with my current job, where I know what to expect, rather than face the stress of a new position. I'm struggling to shake off these feelings of burnout and anxiety, and I'm unsure how to move forward.

    Job title: medical billing

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