Should I end a “dream job” if I feel miserable after 6 months?

I am truly at a loss right now and don’t know what to do, and after a lot of googling I was unable to find anyone with a similar experience.<br><br>I landed an incredibly competitive job that is considered a “dream job” in my career field (I’m a fresh graduate) and had my heart set on getting it for years. I went through a 6 month grueling training program and was placed at a great location and a manager that everyone speaks highly of. So far so good. <br><br>I did everything right, I read every book recommended, I networked with people currently in the position so that I could get a good idea of what to expect, and I spent a lot of time shadowing people in the role so I could get a good idea of the skills required and lifestyle that would come with it. I felt so confident that I had made an informed decision, and was ready to commit to joining this company and working my way up the career ladder. <br><br>The first 3 months were a huge learning curve, but I expected it to be. Things started to get easier in terms of my workload, and the tasks didn’t feel so monumental anymore. But something else started kicking in. I started waking up every morning feeling miserable and anxious, and crying in my car before work every day. I felt like I was living through Groundhog Day, because every day I do the exact same tasks and have the same conversations, and it’s truly so mind-numbing and boring. I feel like I’m just a robot following a set of procedures to get through the day. I’ve tried hard to get involved in company initiatives, volunteer, join committees, anything that I can do to liven up my daily work. Nothing seems to be working.<br><br>I feel a huge sense of loss right now. I have been working towards this goal for so long, and it feels like my whole career plan and vision for my future has been turned upside down. I’m devastated and heartbroken, and I don’t know where to go from here. I’ve tried so hard to make it work, but at this point I’m leaning towards just ending it and leaving the company. <br><br>The problem is, this is such a competitive job and a “dream job” for many people in my field, and everyone keeps telling me to suck it up and power through because this is my “dream job” and career field. I feel so conflicted and unsure about what to do, and I desperately need some advice.