I currently hate my job. However, the nice thing about working for the state is that if you make it 30 years, you can retire and start getting that money (60% of your highest salary) RIGHT AWAY.
This means that if I can stick it out for 19 more years, I can "retire" at age 53 and get more than enough money to live on - especially if I also have savings, 401k, and home equity at the time.
It might even be worth it!