[protomyth]

If you're that young (18??), you can almost definitely afford to quit tomorrow and look for something better.

It very probably is the opposite. A lot of people who end up working at 18 are doing it because they need the money and their support network is poor.

[whateveracct]

That's a good point. If things will go to shit if you quit, by all means don't. But regardless look to secure a job before quitting.

[gravypod]

Can confirm. Been working as a SWE full time and trying to finish my degree since 19. I would not take this pile of stress if I had a pile of money.

[rconti]

It's hard when you're young (no savings, car payment, whatever).. but it gets harder before it gets easier.

This is a time in your life when you're (hopefully) not supporting anyone else, don't have a ton of possessions, don't have a mortgage, can couch-surf, eat ramen, etc.

[rjplatte]

Well, yeah, no. Family is leaving the country, S/O got kicked out, and I have a Great Pyrenees.