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Burned out. Need real advice.

1d ago1 min read

I love my kids more than anything but I'm running on fumes. Work has been brutal the last two months, we had some staffing changes and now I'm doing the work of 2 people. I'm waking up at 5:30 to work before the kids get up, then parenting all afternoon/evening, then back online after bedtime. My wife is starting to resent me because even when I'm home I'm checked out or thinking about work. I had two hours last weekend where I just sat in my car in the garage because I needed to be alone. I don't even recognize myself right now. I've been thinking about asking if I can go part time but we need my income. I'm stuck. Anyone been here?

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CCole B.Regular1d ago

Real talk, burnout is serious. I've been there when work goes sideways. Can you talk to your boss about what the next two months look like? Sometimes knowing there's an end in sight helps you get through it.

DDerek P.Regular1d ago

That staffing shake up sounds brutal. Two months of extra work is no joke and your family sees it. Even just blocking out one day on the weekend to completely check out from work mode can help reset you.

TTom R.Regular1d ago

Three kids here and I get it, some seasons at work just drain you. The fact that you love your kids and want to be present for them means you're already doing better than you think. This rough patch won't last forever.