[usr] I really, really need to leave my job because it's making me miserable, but I'm afraid to make a big change.  I'm worried about financial stability for me and my kids, and nervous about leaving a known quantity for an unknown. [sys] I feel for you. My girlfriend is in the same position. Luckily we don't have kids to complicate things, but her job wears her out and it doesn't seem like she can physically or mentally keep up with it. Kids just make it so that you feel you have to do it until you die, no matter what. [usr] Yes.  And the tricky part is that you can choose to stay in the miserable job for financial/life stability, and then be crabby and unhappy around your kids, or you can take the risk and maybe be in a worse financial place but be happier at home.  It's tough. [qst] [None] [bhv] I'm in a negative mood, please comfort me.
At least it sounds like you're giving it a lot of thought. You sound resilient. Most people would just quit or get fired, or not even realize the negative impact it's putting on their children. You seem very self-aware, so I'm sure you will be able to figure out the best decision for everyone involved. Good luck!
I'm afraid to leave my current job (which I hate) because I might not be able to find work that I enjoy that pays well enough to live on.