I dreamed I was working at this restaurant. They hired a new manager and made lots of changes. Like small things like turning the overhead music way down, so no one could hear it, and some big changes. I showed up, not even scheduled to work, but they forced me to stay and work anyway. I had responsibilities I had to take care of outside of work that I needed to take care of that day, but I tried to work as long as I could. I started at 8am & at 8pm, they had not even given us a single break or let us eat. I asked when they thought they may let me leave. I had been at work longer than anyone else that day, for 12 hours, without food, and I desperately needed to go take care of important things. They refused to let me leave. They said they were making these changes because it was better, but it wasn’t. They said employees needed to get used to working without breaks and the managers would tell them when the job was done. And they said we needed to get used to it. I was so nervous to do this, but I finally quit. I said I just couldn’t do this. I said please don’t forget to pay me for the 12 hours I’d worked that day. I hoped so much I was making the right choice. I hoped I could find a better job. I believed I could but was so nervous if I was wrong.
This dream may reflect feelings of being overwhelmed and stressed in your waking life. The changes in the restaurant, such as the new manager and new policies, could represent changes or challenges in your own life that you are finding difficult to adapt to. Being forced to work without breaks or food in the dream could symbolize feeling overworked, underappreciated, or not having time to take care of personal responsibilities.
Quitting your job in the dream may indicate a desire to break free from a situation in your waking life that is causing you stress or discomfort. It could signify a need for change, setting boundaries, and prioritizing your own well-being and needs. The hope and nervousness about finding a better job could indicate mixed feelings about the unknown future, but also a belief in your own capabilities to overcome challenges and find success in a new endeavor.
Overall, this dream may be urging you to listen to your own needs, set boundaries, and take steps towards a more fulfilling and balanced situation in your waking life. It could be a sign that it’s time to reassess your current circumstances and make decisions that prioritize your own well-being and happiness.