re: I could use some job advice

As far as some of the other jobs spoken of ITT, I have done a lot of research into them but have come up empty. I guess I just have no idea how to even look for jobs effectively.
Hoo boy, all that and a defeatist attitude as well. Even if you manage to find a job, you'll need to learn to emote more positive, affirming, willing-to-work vibes than evidenced in any of your responses in this thread. Seriously now, depression is insidious and can paralyze a person; a few sessions with a therapist can help you figure out whether you hate your job, or whether your defeatist attitude is merely a symptom of something larger. You're 26--the world should be your oyster, you should be runnin' n gunnin', cheerfully looking for the next opportunity. Not sad-sacking it on a messageboard...unhappiness is causing you to bang your head against a closed door while ignoring the open window you could easily climb through.

Back to the job hunt: monster, Idealist.org, the state gov't jobs website (there may be opportunities suited to your skills/interest that have preferential treatment for existing state employees). Figure out what companies you'd really like to join; search their specific websites for openings. Approach the job hunt like part-time work: set aside specific time each day to research opportunities, to seek out people working in those fields, to network with people you know doing jobs you'd like to have (take 'em to lunch, buy 'em an after work beer and pick their brains--ask questions, do not bitch about your current job), recruit your spouse or significant other to help you network....

Additional education is NEVER a bad idea. Pick something you don't know much about, go find a class/training session/book/webinar about that topic (whether a foreign language, a culinary skill, or career skills like negotiation or programming). Pour new information into your brain each and every day--new ideas and information chase away negative, defeatist thinking.