I am feeling stuck and burnt out… I have disliked my current position for a few years, but b/c I hold the healthcare coverage I’ve dealt with it.

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1. Crystal HowellJune 3,2022 at 2:51PM UTC

   A few years, other industries have health insurance.

   Banking, Healthcare Admin, hire a recruiter to do the leg work, while you work. Be specific, list your skills, and accept nothing less than $____________________, with full benefits.

   They don't charge you anything, Good Luck

2. AnonymousJune 3,2022 at 3:00PM UTC

   To keep your sanity you must prioritize your health & wellbeing as well as you family's.

   To do that you must address the burnout and toll your job is taking on you.

   I was right there too. My job was sucking the life out if me but my compensation was so good I lost sight of the cost.

   I finally and slowly flipped my mindset upside down. I made sure to get my health in order by visiting my doctor to making sure nothing too out of line was happening and found that my thyroid was not working properly. Once that was under control I went to a nutritionist and designed a healthier more conscious eating plan. Then came a re-design of my yoga practice, meditation practice and lots and lots of rest. Once I felt lighter I planned more time with family and friends and community. Vacations were real breaks, weekends started on Fridays and were restful times where I completely switched off work. When I did have to spend time working, I made sure that time was recouped during the week no matter what

   Finally I became more sensitive to my body abd my level of joy in my life. I made adjustments when something didn't feel right and I paid close attention to the quality of my sleep.

   This helped me see my career in a better light. By no longer feeling overworked and drained I gained more enthusiasm and fun in my career. This in turned attracted opportunities that matched my new balance and outlook on my life.

   You can do this. Start small and create little changes. An uplifting audiobook on the way to and from work. A walk outside at lunch. Hire a house cleaning service to relieve you of those duties. A walk after dinner. Slowly adding support and relief to your days can really shift your mindset.

3. AnonymousJune 3,2022 at 4:24PM UTC

   Wanted to add to what has already been said, and go a little deeper.

   Take a moment to think about the way you define yourself. Are you part of a family? If so, what roles do you play (mom/dad, sister/brother, daughter/son, wife/husband, etc)? What types of things do you like to do (read, cook, hike, kayak, bake, sleep, volunteer etc.). Now combine all of that with work and think of it as a pie. What percentage of the pie is work and what percentage is the rest of the stuff? This is who you are.

   So much of burnout is getting wrapped up in thinking that you are only defined by what you achieve at work (I am guilty of doing this too). Remembering that you are so much more than just your job is the first step. Once you remind yourself of the other things you define yourself by, figure out a way to do them. This is what Elizabeth and the other posters were talking about.

   If you define yourself as a reader and enjoy reading, set aside time during the week to do that. If you are close to your family find time to have a 10min chat. It will be hard at first, you will probably feel guilty. I highly recommend blocking time out in your calendar for it, or setting an alarm to remind you (at least initially).

   As you add these things back into your life, you will find yourself feeling more fulfilled outside of work. This fulfillment should help provide you with some sanity. Once you feel more sane, then fire off the resume and get yourself out of there.

   Hopefully this helps. I deal with burnout on and off and I find that I feel better when I make sure to take a little time during the week and do what I enjoy.

   Good luck! :)

4. AnonymousJune 3,2022 at 4:48PM UTC

   I was in a toxic environment - saved up and quit. I know it's said to have a job before one leaves a job, but in my case I couldn't do it (the toxicity drained me). Medicaid covered our health needs (family of 4), or I was prepared to use the healthcare marketplace. I took time to "detox" and now am back to work in a different industry (same expertise) earning 30% more. It is possible. Maybe a last resort, but possible. Wishing you increased health and wellness sooner than later.

5. AnonymousJune 3,2022 at 11:27PM UTC

   Right now it is all about your mindset.
   Make an intentional decision to take control and ownership of your Work/Life/Balance.

   Put your well being and health first. Measure out some downtime to get your mind and body right. How about the following:
   -45 min exercise i.e. walk before and or after work to destress (read up about the benefits of walking 30+min/day)
   -Weekends: Make an effort to spend time in nature and get some down time with family and friends.
   -Pray and meditate that mind of yours. I can tell from how you are writing your mind is going 10million miles a minute. That used to be me, and I worked myself to a point of becoming ill. Don't let that be you.

   Carve out the time to do you. Carve out the time to get aggressive and laser focused on putting out for as many bids as possible in your area of expertise. But also be strategic about it. Finding jobs in larger organizations where there are multiple people in you job function gives you the lattitude to have more flexibility in maintaining that work/life/balance because there are more people to spread the responsibility around, versus working for a small business.

   Keep reminding yourself.....the sooner I start....the sooner my now will be in an environment where I am happy and content.

6. AnonymousJune 11,2022 at 3:40PM UTC

   Thank you all for your input!! I’ve incorporated stronger boundaries…I’m enjoying my time off and using my PTO time to enjoy some freedoms, providing clarity… now deciding if I want to use my skills and flip industries or continue in my industry, just a different role/ side…