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I've had several jobs, some retail/customer service/waitressing typed stuff and some not. Honestly, I despised every last retail typed job I've ever had. I was happier when I was unemployed for months and months. I was definitely happy in jobs where I was put dealing with abusive customers and coworkers. I was so miserable when I was working in retail last year. Even though I don't love my current job 100% of the time at least it's not sucking the life out of me. So yeah I can relate.

The best solution would just be to get a less toxic job. For all you know, a different place will attract a less toxic clientele, or maybe you can do something that isn't customer facing.

Honestly, these kinds of jobs can just suck, I think it's why so many of the older people there are so nasty and miserable to deal with. Just try to do things outside of work so your job isn't the main focus in your life and hopefully it help your mood. Also set goals for your mine besides just making ends meet so you can feel better about what you're doing.