Call center job, stuttering & anxiety
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Call center job, stuttering & anxiety Hi folks! I’ve been doing this call center job as a stutterer for 7 months now that I am considering leaving. Although I can manage my stuttering at some good point, every day at work is still very challenging and draining from start to finish depending on how anxious I am; as I might go mute for around 2 to 3 minutes or experience panic attacks while on calls; but for God’s honest truth, neither my supervisor nor customers were rude to me because of it. However, waking up every day to do this job is mentally exhausting & draining in the long term. I took 2 days off from my annual leave now besides my days off BUT I still keep thinking & fearing the first day of going back again to work, even though anxiety becomes somehow manageable after the first two hours of the shift or if one of the workmates I like is present, otherwise, nothing makes it any bearable. So, I'm not sure if it is wise to quit to recover and start therapy while searching and applying for different positions -or start a freelance job- with no Plan B or any signs of being accepted in other jobs and positions I applied for, as everyone around advises me to stay where I am until I find another job. I do have my savings backup & it's a cultural pro of where I come from is that I don't have to worry that much about paying bills. On the other hand, I cannot really tell if I hate the job I have or if I hate the idea of work itself. I know that everyone is different, but seeing people who could do this job for more than one year makes me feel like I'm making excuses for myself to quit, I do have this internal battle of labeling myself as a lazy spoiled bum who quits so fast without trying enough, and that I still have more to give; which due to I cannot make a decision. So, I would appreciate any piece of advice from you all! :)