Burn out got the best of me....

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January 27,2023 at 5:30PM UTC

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Burn out got the best of me....

I was burned out when I took my last job.

I was the boss, I had an immense amount of pressure on me to change the direction of the company without the leadership support. I spent hours trying to adjust, sell, and accommodate the needs of the business and my team. Oh my team.

I wound up leaving my job after I gave it my all, and I mean my all, and was still not accomplishing the demands of the business. But now, I've had time to reflect and realized I'd been burned out for years. YEARS. Don't let that happen to you. I landed my dream job and mentally couldn't manage it.

I still haven't figured out whats next, but I am starting to take action and move the needle on a few things.

If you've identified symptoms, please take care of yourself. You only have one life to live and you owe it to yourself that it be a good one!

Best of luck to you smart and talented ladies!

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AnonymousFebruary 6,2023 at 7:58PM UTC
I couldn't agree more, and I have been STUNNED at the extent of the recovery I've needed and how long it's taken to get back, not even to baseline, but at least to where I can consider taking permanent position. My biggest regret is not leaving 6 months earlier, when I knew I had to get out but I couldn't figure out how.
AnonymousJune 28,2023 at 1:22PM UTC
Been there. You gave your all to your company and in the end feel like you're mentally dead. You have to take care of *you*. I myself am still recouperating (bunions, calluses and all) from my job, where I gave my all including being there for everyone and supporting everyone and in the end got treated like crap. You have to relax and take care of you, yourself ...and you. I hope things work out for you. And IT Will.
JennySeptember 18,2023 at 12:17AM UTC
The things that bosses are now accountable for is inhumane. My current director isn't great but overall I appreciate her and she works 14 hour days and has to be perfect at all times. I'm worried she'll burnout suddenly and randomly, just not be able to get out of bed. She has to do it all. Schedule for 20 people under her, take messages 24 hours a day (its healthcare so she has to answer all emergencies). Horrible. But there is hope. There are other jobs and there are ways to tell potential employers that one of the things youre looking for is some predictablity and balance. When I wa burned out from a hyper comptetive job I began asking interviewers that I am a dedicated worker and often the best but I no longer view my identiy as a worker and require time with family and friends. If they think thats entitled then they don't have to hire me. So many people are scared to ask for bare minimum like not getting calls at 2am.
Jackie RukaSeptember 18,2023 at 6:36PM UTC
Been in that boat and did not realize the extent of my burnout and how I was functioning on fumes for years... i walked away to save my own physical and mental health as well. best move I ever made. No job is worth your overall health. I started a business to help women form work/life balance and create a time and income freedom pathway beyond the corporate toxic environment.
All the best. Reach out if you need some self discovery for your success path.