I’m a 20-year-old female working full-time at a local pet store, and I’m at my breaking point. I was supposed to work all summer before heading back to college for my junior year, but the job is making me feel suicidal. I’m surrounded by wealth while struggling to pay my rent, seeing customers drop hundreds on dog treats while I worry about making ends meet. I’m forced to promote unhealthy products because we’re a boutique store, and one of my coworkers is a hoarder and animal abuser, neglecting the pets in our care. Management refuses to act on it, and I’m left to pick up the slack for her laziness while being underpaid and overworked. This week was particularly bad; with another full-timer on vacation, I was expected to manage the store alone, and I received angry messages from management when I couldn’t keep up. I’m making only $14 an hour, which is below the minimum wage in my state, while a new part-timer is earning more than me. My girlfriend is about to start a job that pays well, but I’m terrified of losing my income and being unable to support us again. I’ve started applying for other jobs, but I’m worried that I’ll face similar treatment elsewhere. I used to enjoy my job as a part-timer, but now it feels like I’m doing the work of three people with no support. I’m also disabled and concerned about finding a job that accommodates my needs. I’ve talked to my girlfriend about this, and I plan to speak with my therapist soon. I relapsed on self-harm due to the stress, and I know this job is destroying my mental health. I’m considering quitting, but I’m unsure if I should wait until the 1st of the month to ensure we can pay rent. I just want advice on what to do next.