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friendlyChestnut3812
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Feeling like a failure
Work & Career / by friendlyChestnut3812
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 August 23rd, 2024
...See more I need some advice or at least words of comfort. I’ve hated my job for over a year because of an unmanageable workload and difficult coworkers. I’m on a project with a massive learning curve and it feels too challenging, which overwhelms me a lot. I’ve tried a few things and got more training but it hasn’t improved much so I know it’s time to get another job. The issue is I’ve applied to so many jobs for the last 2 months and haven’t even gotten an interview. I wish I could just quit and take a break from working but that’s not an option because of my mortgage. Therapy and keeping myself busy with hobbies after work has helped but I feel very stuck, depressed and hopeless in my situation. I constantly dream of things I’d rather be doing and want to run away from this stressful project. But at the same time, I question if I should just suck it help and focus on the more positive parts of my life.
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Overwhelmed at work all the time
Work & Career / by friendlyChestnut3812
Last post
 August 26th, 2023
...See more Hi everyone! This is my first post and looking for some advice. I’ve been working at my company for almost 10 years and currently am a manager. I’ve been experiencing higher levels of stress for the past year because of the increased workload. I’ve had to help with some tasks myself plus lead and work extra hours, since my team is understaffed (we’re in a hiring freeze so getting a new person isn’t an option). Lately it’s been getting to the point where I’m feeling burned out all the time, cry at least once a week at work and struggle to relax when I’m not working. On top of it, my job wants to me to study and get certifications in my free time since I don’t have time during work hours. I used to love work but now it’s something I dread. I generally don’t feel excited for much anymore. How can I can help myself and my family?
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