And just got fired from my dream job in management. I devoted 3 years of my life there. Worked off the clock, bought things with my own money, went extremely out of my way to do extra tasks, and followed all the rules. The only thing I don't regret is doing everything I could to make 40 hours of my employee's week better.
Looking back at it, I was a work junkie. It was a high for me. The money didn't matter. All I wanted to do was be at work. On my days off I would sleep just to make the time go by faster so I could be back at work sooner. When I wasn't sleeping, I'd be doing work tasks on my phone. When I was at work I'd never take my breaks or even take the time to eat or drink. I never felt burned out though. Work was my speed and excelling at it kept me going.
My narcissistic boss didn't like how I challenged him by for sticking up for myself after he said something out of pocket in a group text. Next day, I received my termination letter. Now I have nothing. I don't know who I am. I have no purpose. I've done nothing but cry for the past week. Can barely open my eyes because they're swollen. Haven't left my bed or showered. Never felt this depressed in my life.
Just posting this to advise others to not be like me. If you have to work, just work. Get that paycheck and nothing more. The people you work for do not care about you. You are just a name in a time clock and a way for them to make money.
But I'll be fine, and hope you all will be too.