Burning out, ask for a demotion, or say screw it and leave? I'm currently burning out really quickly and I'm not sure how to go about it.
3 months ago I was promoted to an account manager. I'm a travel agent for the ultra wealthy and arrange their travel plans.(Business or personal) This new role I'm in requires me working 7 days straight on call 24/7. I then rotate to get 7 days off.
I'm really struggling with this schedule. Some days are fine and I only work 8-10 hours but others are so long. It's not uncommon for me to have three 18 hour days in a row. Between this and my email buzzing all night (I have to monitor to ensure it's nothing timely) I'm going crazy. I don't sleep and barley take care of myself during my 7 days working. At least 3 of my off days are spent laying on the couch recovering.
I know I need to move out of this role ASAP. I jave let this go on to long and the mental tole is starting to take affect on me and my family. I liked the company I work for, of course I'm having doubts now. I'm afraid at this point that I won't make it in time for a transition to take place as they estimate 6-8 weeks typically. I'm very afraid that I'm going to burn a bridge and walk out mid shift as I I'm reaching my breaking point. If I leave this company I'll most likely have to take a 30% paycut as my skills are niche but a this point I'm about to say F it and turn in my 2 weeks. (I do have an emergency fund and a spouse who works)
Any advice??? I just wish I didn't have to fight so damn hard to feed my family.