I started on repronex and had an allergic reaction it to, got hives, swelling, itchy, fever, it wasn't fun. We switched to gonal-f and that went fine. Pretty much all the injectables are about the same.
No, I never did ivf, getting pregnant was only a minor problem for use, it was actually carrying the baby and since there were no genetic defects, ivf would not help us any.
Your ovaries will be much more stimulated with the injections and you are likely to feel way full and bloated. I produced something crazy like 23 eggs one month and I was in pain. I think the actual procedure isn't too awful, I am sure its not a picnic but I haven't heard any major complaints about it.
It definitely sounds like it is time to look for a new job. It sucks to hate you job. I don't mind my job as much as I do my boss and the sicker I get the harder it gets. Sorry, maybe someone else can help you with that aspect!
-------------------- Taking it one day at a time.....