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I'm sorry, but if you're not prepared to deal with food service or retail, then you won't be prepared for anything ever.

There are more 'mellow' positions, even in these environments - especially retail. But you have to realize that the negative experiences of retail will occur in literally every other job in your life. You will have to deal with a certain amount of idiots, every single day. It may seem especially frustrating and inconsequential when someone is complaining about their burger, but you will experience people complaining about things (customers and coworkers) that make no sense no matter how 'important' of a job you have.

There are plenty of low-key retail jobs. A large store is actually great for avoiding people, ha!

As for kitchen work, dishwashing is a little separated from the stress of customers and actually making the food that people will complain about. I got paid well as a dishwasher, especially where you got a share of the tips.

I also deal with major depression and anxiety, and work does not help. You still need to learn to let the garbage from work 'slide off' your back somewhat more.