Mentally

I don’t usually post like this, but I genuinely need help. I’m an iOS developer with around 7 years of experience, and lately I feel completely stuck and mentally exhausted. I’m currently working in a small company where things have been getting worse every day—the team has shrunk, work is low, and instead of management taking responsibility, all the pressure is being pushed onto developers. We’re now expected to handle communication with external teams in a very specific way, and if updates are not written exactly how my manager wants, I get publicly criticized and disrespected on a daily basis. It’s not constructive feedback anymore, it just feels humiliating. Many people in the team are already trying to leave, layoffs are happening frequently, and after I tried to push back, I’ve started feeling targeted as well. The environment has become stressful for almost everyone, and it’s getting harder to stay focused on work. What makes this even harder is that I recently became a father, so I’m trying to balance the need for stability with the reality that this job is affecting my mental health badly. I want to be there for my family, but I’m mentally drained by the end of each day. I feel stuck between a toxic work environment, a difficult job market, and family responsibilities that don’t allow me to take big risks. I’m not someone who usually asks for help, but I’m at a point where I really need it. If anyone knows of any iOS opportunities (remote, hybrid, or on-site), or if your company is hiring, I would be extremely grateful for a referral or even some guidance. I’m ready to join immediately, and even advice from people who’ve been through something similar would mean a lot. Thank you for taking the time to read this.