Would you quit without a new job?

[Anonymous]

I have an awful job of taking files out of Recall boxes and checking for the relevant information. Then taking out the paper from the file and doing the data entry info from it.

I've been doing this since August 2023.

In that time my hand us starting to become weak.

I've had back pain, shoulder pain, now my fingers are cramping from pulling out the paper from the ringbinders. When I lift, pull open doors, brush my hair, even changing my tops from getting dressed, the top half of my arm is quite painful.

My wrists are starting to hurt from lifting the files as they weigh about 1kg each.

If I'm trying to get up off the floor or my chair, my arm starts shaking uncontrollably.

I went to my boss and she said do a few boxes at a time and do something else in between

I need to leave but my. family won't let me.

I owe my family some money. I worked it out and I'll fully pay them back by end of May.

They still won't me leave without a job to go and said I'll embarrass the rest of the family and I'm a failure and to suck it up and you won't be able to find anything within 6-12 months.

My arm is in pain and they think I'm making it up.

If I keep doing this job I might not be able to work again if my arm gets worse.

My sister says " I'm tired of your complaining about lifting files"

I would rather have no job than do this.

Would you go to. the doctors to get a medical certificate to show your family you're not lying?

Would you leave without a job even if it is causing you pain?

[HollyK21]

My aunt has been working at a grocery store for so long that the motor function in her wrists is all messed up, she wears wrists braces now but still does the job until she either finds a new one or retires. I also used to work in a massage spa, met a wonderful lady with fingers warped and bent (some distals nearly sideways) from her job, was on different pain meds, yet she still worked but with accommodations. My point here isn't that you should suffer but that sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do until you can do something else, and figure out how to make it easier on yourself in the meantime.


You must have a pretty decent relationship with your parents to even consider the potential of being jobless but not having to worry about a roof over your head, bills, food or whatever else, you’re comfortable. But being in your late 20s, they don’t want to take care of you financially and with the way our economy is going prices are only going up. None of us middle and working class can afford to be jobless unless we have no choice.

[exitseven]

It would depend on the circumsatances. I ws married with a wife and 3 kids to support. I had to work even though it was a tough, crappy job

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[AI Opinion]

It's essential to prioritize your health. Consider visiting a doctor to assess your physical condition and obtain a medical certificate. This can help communicate the seriousness of your situation to your family. If the job is causing significant pain and potentially long-term damage, it's reasonable to explore other options, even if it means leaving without another job lined up. Consider reaching out for professional career advice or support groups in your area, which might help you find alternative work while managing family expectations and your financial situation. Always prioritize your well-being.

[Anonymous]

I would, I already have, several times.