<prompt> Human: I have worked in an office of an establishment run by a relative for almost 5 years now. The leadership is lacking and it affects me in different ways. I moved from another state and quit a great job to come work for this relative. I wish I could go into detail about why Id risk so much, but this post would be way too long.I can say that I was initially told that a major part of my job would be data entry and running reports. I accepted because the hours would allow me to go back to school and finish my degree.Well, I came to find out, after moving and starting the job, that it wasnt data entry or reporting. The plan was for me to take the place of an administrative assistant and essentially be the assistant to my relative. That is a job I would not have taken because I would never want to work directly under a relative -- for obvious reasons. There was no training, goals were not set, and job duties were not given or explained. It was run kind of like , who ever has time to do this task will do it.Then lay offs came and everyone was scrambling to take on duties of those who were laid off -- and not simply because tasks needed to be completed, but because they needed to look indispensable and not be next on the chopping block.Sometimes Id be super busy because I would seek out things that needed to be done and then get hit with other duties from my relative. Other times Id practically have nothing to do.The word nepotism has been thrown around and its frustrating because I cant explain to anyone why I am in this position. I could never quit because when I tried, the relative would make promises about it getting better and throw on a guilt trip...like is done to anyone who tries to leave. Also, I have too many monthly financial obligations.Two car payments totaling around 900Cell phone bill - 100Car insurance - 170My husband pays the mortgage and I put around 200 toward utilities.Its hard to find a job in my location where Id make the same salary.But I cant take it anymore. My relative can be quite unprofessional. I dont like the way other employees are talked to. I dont like not having specific job duties. I dont like the negativity and stress that radiates off my relative anytime something, no matter how little, goes wrong within the business. This relative doesnt want me to quit and I think its because they fear it reflecting poorly upon them. Like, Wow, this persons relative wont even work there.I am only half way through college and have some savings. I think if I quit, Id be okay for a month, but then Id have to find something pretty quickly...hoping it will work with my class schedule as well.Any opinions, tips, advice? EDIT: Forgot to mention, I am in a contract until July 1st. I cant apply anywhere until my contract ends. Im going to have to either sign on for another year or somehow have something lined up just before my contract ends. Assistant: EDIT: Forgot to mention, I am in a contract until July 1st. I cant apply anywhere until my contract ends. Im going to have to either sign on for another year or somehow have something lined up just before my contract ends. Human: How are you in a contract that precludes you from even applying somewhere? Are you assuming this?Granted Im accustomed to working in At Will states, so this whole concept is alien to me.Assistant: It doesnt prevent me from applying elsewhere. Its just that if I apply for a job elsewhere, I wont be available until July. I fear that any jobs open today wont wait for someone who isnt available until July.  <response>: A couple of months certainly isnt unheard of. Keep in mind as well, the job search can take a while, and the hiring process can take a while. Maybe the middle of may would be a better time to start looking. If Im reading this correctly, you cant quit before then anyway?Use this time to get your job search done, let the employer know when you get to the When can you start? stage. Importantly, interview your employer when they interview you, so you dont get into this situation again! 