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>I'm not well off like most people on here, I can survive 4-6 months with no salary, which I'm likely going to have to consider given my firing seems imminent a
by apohn 4y ago
>I'm not well off like most people on here, I can survive 4-6 months with no salary, which I'm likely going to have to consider given my firing seems imminent at this point.
>My mind knows what needs to be done, but my body says no and I am overwhelmed by apathy.
I've been there before. I was completely burned out but had to keep working. You need to find a job where the expectations are sensible.
It took me more than 1 year find the energy to change jobs after I burned out and in hindsight I waited way to long.
Find a new job and make sure you ask questions like
1)What's the work culture. When do people usually start working and when does it end?
2)How often is there a fire that needs to be put out?
3)If I need to take a 2-3 week vacation, would that be considered normal?
4)Are deadlines set in stone or frequently accelerated?
A healthy job environment will help reignite the part of you that has gone dead. It might take years, but you'll get back some of the faith and motivation you once had.
It took me 3 job changes to find a job with a good working environment because I simply didn't have the guts to ask employers the tough questions about the working conditions. With my current job I was very direct in asking questions about work/life balance and the manager and good managers/employees were equally direct in giving me answers. Being in a healthier work environment has done more for my mental health and personal life than anything else did.