Hi there, Girlfriend!
I think your career goal boils down to what you need in the present, versus what you want in the future. ....... Did that make sense?
In other words, if you need financial stability right now, then I'd recommend sticking with the job, working hard, and waiting for that promised promotion. They like you there and they've told you you're up for the promotion.
That being said, it doesn't mean you have to give up the writing ambition. You can write in your spare time, when you're not at work, and I believe the writing will get your mind off the depression and onto something you enjoy -- and something you do well.
Kelly, I understand how you feel about working at a job you do not like. Before I took the my last job, I had been having a very difficult time finding a job at all, experiencing a lot of prejudice because of my age (believe it or not, I was only 55). I ended up accepting a job that was really beneath me. I hated it, but because I had no choice, I decided to become the BEST at it, to really shine, to show my employer that I was the best employee he had and that he should promote me.
It worked. It all worked to MY benefit. I enjoyed the challenge of proving to myself I could be THE BEST. When I left that company and retired, my boss -- an attorney -- gave me a letter of recommendation like you would not believe; I cried when I read it. Part of it read, "She saved my A$$ on many occasions....."
Nice way to end my working career, wouldn'tcha say?
Kelly, try to think of how you can turn that job around to make YOU feel good about YOU. I know you can do it. (And get out that writing tablet on your off hours!)
Your friend,
Bevvy
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