WORKING A 9-5 JOB GAVE ME PTSD! I WILL NEVER WORK AGAIN

[@grace-2127]

I understand. I'm 53. I quit working in 2017. I have had panic disorder with agoraphobia for decades. I've worked lots of retail and I have horror stories too. I swear people used to sniff me out to torture me like they knew I had panic disorder. I went back into therapy and was diagnosed with PTSD. I was told I couldn't work ever again which I already knew. I also knew I couldn't get disability. A disability attorney told me not to waste my time because I have a husband who has a full time job that supports me. My husband works in a factory so we are blue collar. I live very frugally. We are debt free. It's not always easy but I will do without if I have to. Thank you for shedding light on mental health issues. Not everyone is as fortunate as me. Some people HAVE to work WITH mental afflictions. My heart goes out to them.

[@CuriouslyCute]

@@grace-2127 ❤️❤️❤️

[@FidelCashflow13]

Im only 28 but my body is completely destroyed from 9-5 retail/warehouse jobs and im doing the work of 3 people. I've saved in total about $90K so far,Once I reach $100K Im COMPLETELY DONE. I'll make it work even if I have to live in a camper - I mentally can't do it anymore. The customers have gotten simply ABUSIVE since I started working about 12 years ago.

[@billthomas8994]

Living in a camper if you do your homework and are cut out for such a life can be a very rewarding and a very inexpensive way to live if done wisely

[@jennyjenny4501]

I left the workforce in 2017. I have zero debt, I live with my partner who owns his own small farm and is also debt free, and I live extremely frugally on my small income from a rental property I own. We grow much of our food and have chickens and cows for our meat and eggs.

[@Jesus_Saves_Believers]

Nice!

[@nurshark10]

I’m a retired RN of 30 + years. Nursing started out fairly well but as time went on , hospitals became corporations and businesses and to hell with patient care. They didn’t want to staff for safety and we were constantly UNDERSTAFFED for safe patient care. And don’t complain!!! Everything you said, unfortunately applies to nursing. It’s really sad. I would never go back!!! Ever!! I would be afraid to be a patient. So sad. For the first time since 1980, I’m letting my nursing license go. It’s bittersweet

[@FreedomWins635]

I was in healthcare for a few decades and agree with everything you just said. I left in 2018. I let my license go too. It was sad, but I am so much healthier having let it go. Best to you!

[@Chnacatsnflr]

@@nurshark10 I know a retired RN who now volunteers for a humanitarian medical organization. She travels worldwide to help those in the most desperate need. One of the most selfless people I know.

[@Freaysclaw56]

I did the same, let my license go, no regrets.

[@nurshark10]

@@Chnacatsnflr, No thanks. I’m burned out.

[@HeatherGreenjsyk]

@@friend757 Why was it happening? If you have to be cryptic, feel free.

[@mickymickymike4105]

I agree 100%. Working in the customer service industry is one of the most degrading jobs ever. I worked in a call center before in the hood. Nothing but low lives like ex convicts, drug dealers, gang members, etc. It was a 3rd party company for a cable provider. The workers would fight each other, typically women. I would be on the phone making a sale and the customer on the phone would always hang up because they could hear everything that was happening in the call center. The power to the building would cut off often, hang to bring your own toilet paper, workers would steal your food out of the fridge, people would constantly ask me for rides home, and the bosses were all ghetto and rude. I was also a cashier and stocked shelves at several grocery stores. I witnessed drug addicts doing drugs in the bathrooms to the point the bathrooms were closed for the customers, I witnessed people stealing, I have seen coworkers having romantic time in the break rooms, an angry customer waited outside for an employee and tried to hit him with her car. In closing, I stopped working with the public, learned how to code, and now I write programs for apps for a company that deals with disabled children. I'm glad I got the customer service experience early in my 20s because it taught me a lot about people in the world and is why I'm cynical and stoic. I would go a step further than living in a tent if I had to do those jobs again. I'd rather die. Lol

[@Kitty.Nocturne]

I worked retail for years, it literally mentally destroyed me. Never again. I totally get where you’re coming from.

[@richardloo9852]

This is why., I'm basically a loner . Most people will fu@k you over for things they want. Tired of dealing with other peoples BS . Never pays to be nice, because yo get screwed over & over again .

[@tinaturull3793]

I worked at the 99 cent store for 4 years after losing my job at a Aerospace job (37 years) they closed that company and moved it to Iowa. I live in California. Couldn't get a job (Covid) but I was blessed to get the retail job. Most customers are pleasant, but I had bags of apples thrown at me and other stuff. That is when I really found out how mean society is. I endured the closing of the store. I am 66 and now I am still looking for a retail part time store. It is so sad how people are so mean and do not care to treat you with respect. Love your channel.

[@camille4323]

I know exactly what you're talking about , I was at my last job 15 years, I retired at 62, I didn't think I could make it the last year I was so burned out. I have learned a lot about myself in the last year. Frugality can be fun! It's worth it ! Thank you for all your tips.

[@caroltao9699]

@@camille4323 I retired at 60 from a soul crushing job even though I knew I would have to struggle financially. I'd do the same thing if I had to do it over again. I knew I would have a heart attack or stroke if I stayed it was so stressful!!

[@bjoernschumacher5852]

Society alone gives you PTSD today....

[@chynawall8500]

@@bjoernschumacher5852 Word.

[@RebeccaMarie-j8b]

I had to go from full time to part time just to stay alive. I was truly losing my mind. I have a lot less money but the peace is well worth it.

[@sabrinab7276]

PTSD is no joke. I'm sorry you have experienced these horrible things. Prayers for healing.

[@josiemaromi6981]

20:11 Companies set unachievable metrics so they can justify low/no raises 😡

[@manos_halki]

Prepper Princess, it never occurred to me how co-workers and HR will "team up" in order usurp someone else's schedule. I left a very toxic work environment a number of years ago due to my manager fishing for information and lies about me from my co-workers to get me written up, put on a PIP, or have me fired. Years later, thanks to this video, I connected the dots on when my manager changed my schedule around to accommodate someone else on the basis of what she heard from my co-workers. I had seniority both in position and years working there and I was furious that my schedule was changed, especially since I worked for it in order to spend more time with my family. And don't get me started on the "well, you don't have kids..." excuse as if those of us without children suddenly don't have family or responsibilities.

[@onusnous]

You are very correct. People are AWEFUL when they get a bit of power over those they consider "underlings". It's very nice to be able to have the option to just walk away when the narrsasistic rage boss starts. The look on their face when you just calmly say, you know, I can go if you don't like my attentiveness, promptness, and efficency at this position. He absolutely did a 180, begging me to stay. I just took off my butcher coat, calmly folded and put it down, and walked out. No hard feelings, I have dignity and self respect and will not tolerance being taken for granted, covering other people who just dissappear for half a day without clocking out, being belittled, or scolded because someone else did not do their job. Nope. There are so many other opportunities out there. 😊

[@cindyjones520]

When I left a retail job, I told a very nice department manager "If you see me sleeping in a cardboard box on a sidewalk, know I am happier than when I was working here". -- Yay! Rocky gets some Peanut Butter!!

[@videostoviews2262]

😂😂

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

I am so lucky in my job. I work for a small business, great bosses and because it is a boutique i work by myself so i work without those wonderful coworkers!

[@ofsoundmind143]

Yep. I’m about to quit my $200k/yr job. Because it’s that bad mentally. Took an 8 week personal sabbatical this summer to avoid the stroke or heart attack worry. It was a nice break but I realized I really need to work for myself.

[@Jesus_Saves_Believers]

A 200K per year job bad mentally..... Ya think😂😂😂 duhhhhhh

[@conniebranham-b9x]

I’m so glad I don’t have to work. Things have changed so much over the years. People are just mean and rude.

[@guykenniker9498]

I never answer a phone call unless I know who is calling

[@greyhoundmama2062]

My problem working retail was not the customers, it was the coworkers. I really enjoyed this video, you are totally right on.

[@dianascobee1718]

I work remote and will not work in an office setting again. Co-workers are the worst and the Woke mentality makes me crazy. Nobody can take a joke anymore.

[@beaulieuc8910]

Well it is not a joke if it is nasty about disabled people etc

[@AncientApothecary]

@beaulieuc8910 actually, maybe people shouldn’t be so weak minded and toughen up a bit. That’s the real issue. We live in a world full of pathetic cry babies who can’t just brush things off and ignore rhetoric they don’t agree with.

[@finestgrowth]

Thanks for speaking on this topic. I've gotten counseling from 9 to 5 ptsd/work trauma.

[@PrepperPrincess]

People in the comments sure are making light of it. It’s not a joke and a lot of people I worked with have had mental problems. One woman started having Grandma seizures from the stress and became permanently disabled.

[@finestgrowth]

@PrepperPrincess Some people even considered $uicide from the trauma from some of the stories I heard.

[@finestgrowth]

@@PrepperPrincess It's a serious issue and I think some people are in denial.

[@RaisingMyWildflowers]

​@@finestgrowth My husband lost coworkers to in part to stress from factory work . . . 5 coworkers in four years took a permanent way out. One was a person I graduated with. It's awful. They also forced people to work in 115+ degree heat until one passed away from it. The man asked for a break and they refused because it wasn't time. Also refused to allow people to leave who had Covid and felt they had to go to the hospital.

[@finestgrowth]

@RaisingMyWildflowers This is heartbreaking 💔 I hope more people are able to leave abusive ptsd causing jobs and still be able to take care of their families & themselves.

[@drsusieg]

The workplace is a battlefield. People have degraded in their relationships. Cold hearts.

[@angiewn1]

When i quit my job i realized i needed to change my ringtone to a different, more calmer sound because every time i would hear the other one my anxiety would kick in and i would start sweating because my brain connected that song to stress. It might sound insignificant but It really helped.

[@tammihughes6229]

I changed mine to church bells for the same reason

[@lisadabrosca8394]

OMG I can totally relate to this. I work in a hospital and just drastically cut my hours because of people like this. It’s terrible what the world has come to.

[@restingsmirkface]

"When you work in retail - your biggest problem is the customers" So funny, but also 100% true.

[@susyq810]

I completely understand and am so sorry you have gone through such terrible work experiences. You have shared information that I can honestly relate to because I have worked retail and food service and property management. Working with all these different problems added to my becoming a loner and anxious in social gatherings including even answering the phone. I am very glad you are not involved with the stress you faced every day anymore. I am sure there are many others who are dealing with what you experienced but feel stuck.You have helped people by sharing what happened to you and I believe you have given encouragement to many who want to change their work situation. Thank you so much.🌻

[@keyonakelly7680]

YES!! I can relate to every single word of this video!!! I've been in every single situation you mentioned. Our work culture really needs so much work and I too have PTSD from retail and call centers.

[@KlasyKK]

I worked in a grocery store in the "shady" part of town and because I was their best cashier they gave me a small raise and promoted me to be in charge of self-checkout. That job was extremely stressful because people were stealing all the time and it was my job to prevent that from happening! I was threatened, harassed, followed to my car and even had a tire slashed! I quit and never went back!

[@christinamccarty7225]

Had a job paying over 100k a year in education. The disrespect from parents and students was so awful I took earliest retirement possible. I make 60% less and am 100% happier.

[@lakecrab]

My uncle was a Public School Principal here in SE Looziana. We would see him during the holidays when he and his family would come to visit and drink some Scotch with my Mom. He HAD some stories.

[@kathleens4252]

I was blessed to teach in a private non-elite Christian school where the teachers were supported/appreciated in every way by the administration. My principal had been a classroom teacher and understood the struggles that classroom teachers encounter. I have been retired for 12 years and still miss teaching the future leaders of America!!

[@Tm___]

Retirement is the best thing that ever happened to me. I don't have to slave for the man anymore.

[@JR-zm2yu]

Congrats - You may be 1 in a million these days that can afford to retire🏆🙏

[@lindas9806]

I can't wait! Very close, need to finish fixing my finances.

[@lindas9806]

I had to call our IT call center. He rudely answered the call, then talked to me like I was doing something to him. I imagine he was taking his day out on me. I have digital anxiety from the amount of digital overload there is.

[@SissyKay]

ditto...was so happy to retire! Although I did have great bosses all my working years except for the last 3 years. The last 3 years was a new CEO and she was a raging bitch of a narcissist. But I didn't get PTSD from her, thankfully!

[@HaileysHealth]

lol I’m getting PTSD just watching this video. I make $25 to $50/hr with my cleaning business depending on the service, and I’m wayyyy happier doing that. Plus, if I call in sick to clients, they tell me to rest and get better. When I called in sick to a 9-5 job, I was pressured to come in or get fired.

[@suzboeh633]

My 16 year old teen worked the holiday season for a big box chain. Dealing with the public as a cashier caused her to lose her faith in humanity.

[@dianels5984]

This is even in the healthcare system. Always working short, & no respect. Exactly why I retired.

[@chynawall8500]

People are legit traumatizing. Working would be so much easier without the mistreatment.

[@samuelbarrett5701]

If all forms of disrespect were punished and not tolerated, whether by customers or upper management life would be atleast 50% easier, less stressful, and society would be healthier.

[@AnnAndNala]

Thank you for talking about this. I agree with you 100% and have experienced every scenario that you spoke about.

[@marlyngeeding1877]

I know exactly what you are talking about. I was able to leave my job as a Registered Nurse. The patient was always right, I was lucky that after 30 years in health care. I was able to quit due to medical reasons. I like you am debt free and own my home. I really enjoy your channel. ❤

[@Arizonagirl1981]

You are so right about call centers! I’m a lot happier being off the phones and working from home for the last 4 years. I have zero office drama!😌

[@x.y.7385]

I started working in IT in 1981. Retired in 2020. I really liked my coworkers. In that time we would go to lunch frequently and after work get togethers which slowly diminished over time. I can't imagine what it's like today only 5 years away from working. It's sad what people have become.

[@Marylandhappiness]

Amen comments about co-workers! Worked 27 + years in emergency communications/911. I loved my job, very rewarding & felt more like my calling, not just a job. However, the jealousy from co-workers, the backstabbing, and the pc bs, the last 3 years would find me outside on my break talking myself out of walking out no notice. Still miss the work, but not the office drama.

[@muzerhythm2242]

FULLY AGREE and can relate to the call center insanity!😵‍💫 Especially bathroom breaks...we clocked out of our phone or computer and had 4 minutes, and if we were late same...chewed out in from of the department. My MAIN reason I can't work 9-5 job is the office games: the gossip and bullying...and all the scenarios you pointed out with people going behind your back and going to HR happened to me as well.

[@cheryljohnson206]

OMG it is sooooo bad these days! I have to tiptoe around a “very sensitive” coworker and we have to “be very careful and make sure our emails are worded in such a way that they cannot possibly be taken the wrong way.” SOOOOOO STUPID! This is just insane, way out of control.

[@kathymurphy4721]

It gave all of us PTSD but we had kids to raise and bills to pay. Been retired for 2 years and still wake up at 5 am, sometimes with the horror of thinking I'm late. Haven't gotten over the guilty feeling of grocery shopping in the middle of the day on a week day.

[@karenbenning2166]

Retired 4 + years ago. I worked at the same law office for 50+ years. I guess I was very lucky. Most of my clients were very nice and seemed to appreciate my help. Same with most of but not all of my co-workers. I think the world has gone crazy since covid.

[@JR-zm2yu]

The office politics ETC & working 1 job as if you were 2-3 people started long before C V actually. C V & high prices is what has people unhinged imo. One never knows what the other person is going through. I have noticed that customer service reps are not allowed to think for themselves - perhaps that's by design so that we welcome the incoming r o b o t s? The M Ws don't help either🙄💜🙏

[@latishiabedwards1423]

You we're probably lucky because Lawyers are usually respected and you were only around a few like minded people.

[@shellysherman6551]

Just got out of a school district job. The students and their parents were HORRIBLE!!!

[@islesofshoals3551]

Truth!!

[@reflect4627]

Likely the parents were horrible students too. I think they may need a "parent school" and a "student" school, as in how to relate to education professionals. If they dont measure up, then out the door they go. Bye bye. Lets make teachers, teachers again, not punching bags for dysfunctional families.

[@KaiLuck]

I agree and I'm glad you decided to prioritize your mental health over these jobs.

[@brianhall8097]

I'm sorry to hear that prepper princess I was also have PTSD it's a really horrible sometimes you feel like jumping out of your skin for me it wasn't just from work it was from a lot of different circumstances my daughter getting raped and blaming herself almost lost her due to suicide then a 20-year marriage now divorced during that time my three siblings my mother and father passed away less than 11 months sorry I just had to vent.. for all that have PTSD just hold your head up lean on God that is what's helped me and having my faithful dog thank you prepper princess for the video👍😄

[@alligatorhorse]

I could detect a rise in your stress level just describing your call center job. I retired after 24 years in law enforcement ... I never made any money, and the working conditions were not always great, but I loved my job and never dreaded going to work ... Unless I had a court date and had to wear a tie. This narrative lets me know how fortunate I was.

[@DanaDoes]

You are absolutely right. I've experienced the same. Working in these horrible places made me sick. I'm trying every idea I can to not go back to that world but so far failing. I'll never stop trying to get free of it.

[@LisafromPNW]

I worked in a call center for three years. What you said about the experience and the resulting PTSD is spot on. I also worked as a receptionist for over a decade and, again, you're spot on. It was just as bad.

[@sunset10001]

I know exactly how you feel about the workplace and PTSD.

[@berri6015]

I finally took the leap. Not a huge safety net but I couldn’t do it anymore. I’ve been listening to you for a few years now. I love you prepper ❤️

[@carolineestep2693]

Same Prepper, same. I worked at a call center for five years and it was hell. I’d starve to death before I ever work at one of those hell holes again.

[@vk8sj]

same!

[@Laura-ih7vv]

I’m retired now but when I was working as an LPN the job made me antisocial. The patients weren’t the problem it was their family members and coworkers. It’s brutal out there!!

[@GiselleMetcalf-Grosso]

I volunteered at a food bank. I got sworn at because one of the people felt like they had to wait too long. A client complained about a can of soup that was past its expiration date. I was chastised for throwing food with expired dates in the garbage. :- (

[@PoetiqueMs]

Wow. Imagine complaining at a place, giving you free food! Unbelievable. No gratitude.

[@kimmy6639]

I ran our local food pantry, volunteer, for 5 years. I never saw that behavior but I did have problems with the other volunteers over comments bout the car they came in or if she didn't have her hair done she could buy food etc..they had no idea if these were facts or not. I was lucky enough to persuade most of them that this probably was not the volunteer work they really wanted to do. I could work with those getting food much easier then those helping.

[@jamespn]

I can see why you’re getting rid of your rental property, being a landlord can trigger PTSD.

[@ccrbonline1752]

I agree! Many years ago, my ex and I moved from our rental to a home we purchased just a few doors down from the rental. The owners were an old couple who lived several states away, so I agreed to help show the house to rent it out (for pay). OMG, never again! (And I didn't even own the home.) I finally talked to the owner about renting it out at a reduced rate to a secretary that I worked with. She and her husband stayed in the home for almost 15 years, never paid late, and the owner loved them. I would not have done that job a second time!

[@friend757]

I’m as burned out on nursing at hospitals as you are for working retail. Lol

[@msjulsfl]

Me too! Work nights. Just tired @63

[@TerriHernandez-p4x]

Working NOC shift and the patients are from the streets, the mentally ill. I am burnt out at 67. The patients fight staff & we have no rights. Stress is physical & mental. Admin doesn’t care.

[@joseg7710]

It sounds like hell on earth. I'm glad you're out of the rat race now and paid off your home and live comfortably. Noone deserves what you're talking about.

[@immanuelwithsu]

I love ALL your videos, but this one really hits home. I’m miserable where I’m working because of the same things you talked about. I don’t know how to get out of it. I’m so glad you no longer have to have those kinds of jobs! (& LOVE Rocky at the end!) ❤❤❤

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

My dayjob is as an online therapist, the majority of my clients have chronic anxiety/ptsd from trying to cope in modern society,particularly employment related and or past abuse.

[@jme928]

My husband and I have been very blessed to work for like minded mom and pops business with owners who have had our backs. I would never work corporate.

[@GillianBaldwin-de9nz]

I worked for 12 years at the circulation desk of a public library and it was pretty much like your description of retail and call center work. When my husband got a work from home job we relocated to a less expensive part of the country and I left my job. Now I spend my days doing a lot of what you do so we can live on one income, save, and so my husband can retire in a few years. Living frugally will allow us to retire. Thank you for sharing your story. Customer service is brutal.

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

Why is it so bad working at the library unless some of the co-workers got to you?

[@GillianBaldwin-de9nz]

Library patrons can be surprisingly hostile! I have many stories. Too many for this reply. Stay cautious in a public library. There's more going on than the average friendly patron realizes. ​@@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys

[@The_Fancave]

I hear you! I spent my teen years through my 20's working 80-100 hours per week between school and work. (I put myself through college for both of my degrees). I spent my 30's working 60+ hours per week, and am now 41, working 50ish hours per week. *All low wage scheisse jobs, I might add. The PTSD is REAL! People have definitely changed for the worse. I worked in a grocery store throughout high school. There were times that I had to deal with customers who were unpleasant, if not downright rude, but I never once feared for my safety. Now, people are selfish, unhinged lunatics. I've lost all faith in humanity. On a side note; that call center who restricted bathroom usage was in direct violation of OSHA.

[@littlelittledeer1435]

I had to go on disability at 49, but I worked for the public for over 30 years. Waitress for 12 years (I heard a woman tell her daughter, when the daughter said 'Mom, you're in that lady's way; Mom says "That's not a lady - that's a waitress.") & 18 years as a water clerk in a city , where I heard "I pay your salary", "It's the fault your retirement plan that the state to go broke", & my favorite :" I'll have your job" (Go ahead, you can have it). I met some truly wonderful people though. There's a lack of empathy in the world.

[@shirlysmilesmusic6919]

Want to see some crazy folks? Work at a library! It gets scary sometimes. We have to let anyone in the library. I've got so many stories. I've been at my job for over 20 years and burnt out.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

I work in a law enforcement job and I have unlimited bathroom breaks. When I worked in retail, I could barely take a break and I was always stressed out.

[@jennifermcmahon3517]

I to have PTSD from working at a call center for 10yrs and then a bank for another 10. I’m in a place now that I can just work part time and I pick up a few 5hr shifts at Amazon and looove it. I just package people’s junk orders. No customers no phones no BS corporate meetings. No supervisors to deal with or bogus deadlines or quotas.

[@susangray45]

Honestly, the older I get, the more I hate PEOPLE..

[@vampythevampy1711]

👍

[@z3r0trust]

I could not agree more... Well said. Most ppl are awful. Not all, but many, many are.

[@beaulieuc8910]

Agreed

[@RockyTop7]

I was a nurse. Many times I peed my pants because I had to go so long without even enough time to go pee. I worked 12-16 hour shifts with one 30 minute break.

[@CuriouslyCute]

21:19 Lol! I love that you don't swear! Makes me so comfortable watching your videos. I have a swear muter but it only works on PC, so your vids I can watch on my phone!😂

[@Ronni.M]

I've had some really difficult jobs, but I got PTSD just listening to you! That's inhuman. You lasted longer than I would.

[@tammyplummer1612]

I like my job. Been at it for 24 years. I am the manager and am well liked. I treat everyone around me with respect even if I really don’t care for them. I think that’s the difference with some people.

[@esteeb42]

I married at 19 at the beginning of our marriage I worked as a medical assistant until I was about 6 months pregnant with my husband and I first child. We had our son and then 22 months later our daughter. I needed o earn an income to help out however, I knew I could not have a 9-5 out of the home job which would mean leaving my children, my husband felt the same. I started and in home child care business and did that for 19 years. I can't imagine an office job, I've seen so much family / friends do it and I'm thankful I never had to. We never lived the high life, we enjoyed an annual trip to the fair from money saved in a 5-gallon water container over the course of a year... and other inexpensive things. Our children always had new clothes at the beginning of each school year but not name brand.. when I ask my children who are now 38 and 40 if they would have preferred their life to be different. They say heck no... my 38 year old daughter stays home with my 4-year-old grandson which means sacrifices and not a fancy way of life but her family says they wouldn't trade it for anything.🥰

[@lindah4135]

I get this Princess. I’m a professional. My last job I worked there 20 yrs and I loved it until my last boss who bragged was a Christian, but didn’t always act like one. The last 8 yrs were hell and I even got psychological help through this company because of that boss. I always received stellar yearly reviews until her. I was the go to girl if my coworkers needed help. I stuck it out until my retirement. I have empathy for anyone who has a great work ethic and has these types of scenarios. Love to our great workers! ❤

[@A34NR]

I have worked in customer service, in a family owned bakery and a cafe, respectively, and fortunately, both experiences were positive. The pay was modest, but the customers were generally polite, and the owners would send me home with all the bread and milk I needed at the end of the day. Best of all, they were the kinds of jobs I could leave behind at the end of the day. On the other hand, I worked an office job for a large company (AIG), and it was one of the most miserable experiences of my life. I simply quit one day after catching myself contemplating whether or not I should step off the platform into the path of my morning train. I have never been acquisitive, but at that point, I started to live as frugally as possible. My aim was to be able to thrive on an income that was less than the unemployment benefit, whether I was working or not. Now I am debt free, I have substantial savings, my time is my own, my needs are few, and I have never been happier. I love the frugal lifestyle!

[@susanrarey4307]

I completely agree. This nonsense happens to restaurant workers a lot. Managers are completely insane. They seamed to enjoy cheating their employees. More than once, I worked a ten hour shift without a single break. Against the law? Not with their little loophole. When I complained that I hadn’t had a break, their response was always, you can take a break any time you want, as long as you are caught up. FYI, that never happens to restaurant cooks. The only time things are caught up, is when you can go home because things are caught up. I will never do it again.

[@CobraMotivation-sy3qf]

Imagine what it will be like when the food stamps and welfare get shut off.

[@taryn1414]

Im glad I saw this! I thought it was just me dealing with this. Everything you mentioned was spot on. The workforce has become so EVIL! Due to this ,I am struggling to hold down a job longer than 6 months. I developed major depression due to this and have been unemployed for a year now. I am praying to find some WFH job but it’s harder than people make it out to be. Im hopeful though!

[@robinblack3865]

Working in an office, backstabbing was common.

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

I feel bad for people who work for a living these days. Monsters abound at the work place. I agree with what you say.

[@kellywerner5976]

I finally started working for myself in 2018. It was the best decision. Yes, I work very hard, but to be your own boss is amazing. Living the American dream.

[@fishinghole333]

I'm similar in lots of ways. I left the nine to five 8 years ago. I worked hard in management positions, but it crushed me emotionally. I'm blessed to have a paid off house and no debt, I love to cook and never eat out, and I pray I NEVER have to return to the traditional work force. I gave up a lot of frills like manicures, constant shopping, vacations, etc. but I would not trade it for the world! I'm with my husband and daughter so much, and we're a very close family. I've learned to be careful how I sell my time, and to sacrifice in order to do so.

[@donnathompson4067]

Fabulous. I loved that seeing I related to it so much. As a former worker at a grocery store one of my coworkers got a frozen whole bird turkey thrown at her because the customer wanted 2 turkerys for Thanksgiving when the sale was one per customer. It's unreal working in retail these days.

[@z3r0trust]

100% agree with your comments about HR & management are not on your side. Of course, they are on the side of the company. Don't ever talk personal stuff or visit personal websites at work. Just assume everything you do at work is being monitored and everything you say or type can be used against you.

[@princessdumbarton9877]

Because it is.

[@weirdarto]

You've described a lot of my working life. I have also started my own business this year that is building up - for the last few months I've been working on my business PLUS working my soul crushing job. I think I'm going to be able to quit the job within a few months. When I'm having a bad day at my job, a game I like to play is writing my resignation letter in my head - and it can get pretty long. But in reality, the only thing I'll probably say is "Bye." I don't want to spend much more energy on it and I may not even give notice.

[@rebeccazegstroo6786]

Wow! I've been so lucky. Worked in hospital labs, didn't deal with public, and co-workers were decent.

[@ashjoma]

I worked as an emergency department RN. There was a local drug dealer family, who were frequent flyers and would tell us nurses they knew where we lived and that they would wait for us in the car park to get us. 30 years on from this particular department and I haven’t forgotten how nasty these people were. I do understand what you are saying PP. I couldn’t imagine being screamed at all shift in a call centre. And knowing you have to deal with this every day for a minimum wage job.

[@truthcooperator4683]

Me too. Never again 9-5! Today's jobs can be handled 3-4 hour max 4 days a week. The pressure to perform is insane.

[@ccrbonline1752]

I have all the great benefits you mention, but only because I'm self-employed. I'm Employee of the Month every month of the year!

[@mysterypro_music]

I loved your video! Sympathized and empathized! Been there, done that!

[@camolife9208]

Agree 100%! Ty Princess for sharing. Worked in a call center for 5 years. Never again. 2 min handle time was the expectation. 10 hour shifts. Felt like dropping dead after 100+ calls in a day. I apologize now if I speak to someone on the phone in customer service if the call lasts over 2 min. Sorry if I messed up your handle time metric. We were modern day slaves managed by slave drivers.

[@williamgreen3967]

You are absolutely correct. After working many years as an on-call tech for the police I can't answer a telephone any more. Now, I am no shrinking violet and served my country in the air force. However, being the go-to guy absolves everyone of all responsibilities to learn their systems. In the UK right now the government complain about people who are 'economically inactive " it's for exactly the reasons you so eloquently describe. People need to realise that you trade something for your paycheck that you can never recover - your time. Thanks for highlighting this issue. It's important 👍

[@Maddie-lv5sg]

Thank you for addressing this. My son suffers from anxiety because he is high-functioning autistic. He is graduating college and going to cybersecurity school. If he can not get or keep a job we are going to purchase off-grid property to have him care for himself and we will leave our home to him. I know it will help if he works but I am prepared if he doesn't and this is an important issue even for a neurotypical person. I am retired and I love it.

[@karencrislip7693]

I worked at a call center for 5 yrs......everything you said was right on........never again!!!

[@Mys.Teri67]

I've always been polite when calling a company. But I took a call center job and between rude calls and being told not to spend so much time helping people i was getting way stressed we rearranged our budget cut out things and I quit. DH was happy no more stressed moody crying wife. I totally understand PTSD from that job. I was lucky to have the freedom to leave.

[@lisaj7011]

I worked retail for ten years... NEVER AGAIN!!!

[@SimplyEastTexas]

People are terrible to the young people. They’ll go in around 8 in the morning for coffee and harass a barista that has been there since 4:30 am. Meaning that barista has no social life due to having to go to bed by 7 or 8… get up around 3:30 and head to work. It really pisses me off when I see it. So many people are so arrogant, hatful, and ignorant.

[@johnmcginnis5201]

I don't consider GenZ lazy. They are skillless. A child today can go their entire formative years without doing a single chore or job.