[dcbell]

I had a situation very similar to this; I quit and started freelancing. One of the smartest (well...most worthwhile, probably not the smartest) things I've ever done. I had it easy as a single college student---if you're supporting a family it's a bit different---but if you're in the same position, do it. Move if you have to. There are worse things than hating your dead-end job. But not a lot of them.