Work and Mental health: Some dream…

Some dream…

By Anonymous - 21/04/2021 17:00

Today, I'm a full-time Investment Portfolio Analyst at one of the largest groups. It has been my dream job and I worked my ass off. I'm one of the best analysts there and people like me. Also, I haven't slept properly for 3 months, without a single day off. I'm about to get mentally sick. FML

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You deserved it 489

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By ihateschool - 26/03/2024 22:00 - Canada - Burnaby

Today, I've been sick for five days and I have two college essays and a exam coming up, along with a few other assignments. I've been working non-stop for five days with less than six hours of sleep per day, and more assignments are flowing in as I am working. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/10/2020 05:03 - United States

Today, I started the internship of my dreams. The company has nothing for me to do, so I sit and stare at the clock. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/07/2019 08:00 - United States - Gainesville

Today, I'm so sick, I'm even sick in my dreams. Orientation for my new job starts tomorrow. FML

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Chronic

By sick not siiiick - 02/08/2021 18:01 - Australia

Today, after years of being unable to work because of chronic illness, I finished my second week of a new job. I'm so utterly and completely wiped out, I don't know if I can continue. FML

I agree, your life sucks 948

You deserved it 147

Lifegoals

By Anonymous - 29/05/2023 18:00 - Germany - Buchholz in der Nordheide

Today, I’m unemployed with no children and hardly any social life, so you’d think my life was a constant, boring holiday, when in fact I'm so busy every day that I think I might have to designate myself a “day off” just to recover from the stress. FML

I agree, your life sucks 498

You deserved it 351

By sad as shit - 01/01/2016 00:41 - United States - Conway

Today, my life finally seemed to be getting on track after recovering from major depression, paying off most of my debt, and scoring an amazing job. And then I woke up. FML

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I'm totally wired, can't you see?

By Anonymous - 03/11/2021 20:00

Today, because of my new job, I'm so tired I can’t think straight anymore. Long hours to make a sterling first impression? Nope. I haven’t even started working yet, I’m just exhausted because it all stresses me to the point I can’t sleep at night. FML

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You deserved it 266

Exploitation

By Anonymous - 20/12/2021 17:01

Today, after trying so hard to get myself back on my feet, I had an amazing interview and I was hired on the spot. I was so happy, until I read the position I was given, and it turns out I didn't get full-time, I got barely enough hours to even be part-time. FML

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You deserved it 190

By sleepy - 03/01/2011 02:58 - Norway

Today, after a two week holiday, I'm returning to work exhausted. I had nightmares about work every single night. FML

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By NotAMorningPerson - 12/02/2011 04:02 - United States

Today, after informing my boss that I needed stress leave from my 70-hour-a-week shifts, I got my new work assignment. Sixty hours a week, starting at 2 a.m. FML

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Suaria 38

Wednesday 21 April 2021 18:19

The thing is you have to learn work-life balance. You do need a break from any job for the most part.

bleachedraven 14

Wednesday 21 April 2021 20:33

Congrats on working hard and having an amazing career! There does need to be a balance to keep you sane & healthy.

Comments

Suaria 38

Wednesday 21 April 2021 18:19

The thing is you have to learn work-life balance. You do need a break from any job for the most part.

cuz803 44

Wednesday 21 April 2021 18:56

True victory and success sometimes is derived from pain and sacrifice. You're a champ OP! Carry that insomnia as a trophy! "If you're going through Hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill

Billie-Jo 9

Wednesday 21 April 2021 19:33

congrats on landing, on you're dream job!

bleachedraven 14

Wednesday 21 April 2021 20:33

Congrats on working hard and having an amazing career! There does need to be a balance to keep you sane & healthy.

Jonkbaby 22

Thursday 22 April 2021 7:54

I am glad you are pursuing your dreams so well, but I want you to be able to dream-dream as well

red6joker 8

Thursday 22 April 2021 13:52

You have to sacrifice things to succeed.

Jon Tessler 14

Thursday 22 April 2021 16:35

take a damn sick day. i am sure you get sick days as part of your benefits. stop thinking the great job is all you have to live for. sorry but you need to learn that a work/life balance is important to your mental and physical health. to all those telling the OP congrats on getting her "dream job" and to work hard, what good is a dream job, if you kill yourself by working so much you can't even enjoy it. this is really an FML warning from the OP that she is burnt out, a little compassion is in order here.