Escape unbearable dispatch job: Find new role before quitting.

The user is experiencing severe mental health issues and dread from their 911 dispatch job, despite financial stability. The overwhelming advice, and a clear opportunity, is to actively find a new job before quitting to avoid employment gaps in a difficult job market. Options include seeking less stressful roles in marketing (leveraging prior experience), general admin, or even temporary positions like retail or substitute teaching. Simultaneously, therapy and developing coping mechanisms for stress are recommended. The goal is to transition to a role that prioritizes well-being without sacrificing employment continuity, leveraging their savings for support if needed.