“Ok”

My job situation is becoming unbearable. Working for this company was meant to be a stepping stone, a way to learn new things while I figure out what to do next. Lately, though, I feel like the learning has stopped and I’ve overstayed my welcome.

Yesterday, my company received payment on two invoices that I’ve been chasing since I moved to accounting in February. I sent proof of delivery at least four times. I sent my boss an instant message (my only interaction with her is via email or instant messaging) telling her all about it, saying “I just wanted to share the good news,” and her reply was “ok.” There was no “good,” no “thanks.” Just “ok.”

The sad part is that this “ok” is the most nonnegative thing my boss has said to me in nearly three months. Maybe I’m expecting too much to hope for any amount of positive feedback or encouragement. My workplace has become such a negative environment that even an apathetic, neutral response is the most I can ask for.

I need to get out of this, but I don’t have a plan. Do I want to willingly become one of the millions who are unemployed and have no health insurance? I can’t afford to quit. But can I afford not to?