What do you do when you absolutely hate your job but can't find anything better?

I work for time warner cable and the pay is good and the benefits are outstanding, but the hours are the worst. I often miss out on family events and other important things because I have to work. I really just don't like dealing with the customer's either because some days I just don't feel like fixing everyone's problems which is pretty much my main job... I thought about being an electrician because I used to be one but I'm so affraid of getting laid off and I live by myself so I have only my income to rely on. Anybody out there know anything about being a union electrician or have any other ideas at all about what I could do about this problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!