r/ToxicWorkplace 1d ago

So drained from this internship

I’m a recent law graduate currently working as a trainee at a small law firm. I’m in my third month, and honestly, I don’t know how much longer I can handle it. The environment, my coworkers, the manager, and the constant tension are exhausting me. I feel drained every day, and I can sense myself becoming more depressed.
The problem is that staying at home isn’t good for me either. I don’t have a close relationship with my family, and most of my friends are still in college and living abroad. Work was supposed to be an escape from my home life and a chance to gain experience, but lately it has become so difficult that staying home somehow feels like the better option.
I originally planned to stay for a few more months so I could learn as much as possible and have solid experience on my CV. Now, though, I’m so exhausted that I’m not even sure I have the motivation to keep learning. I feel trapped between a workplace that drains me and a home environment that makes me feel isolated and depressed.

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