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How to deal with burnout?

Im feeling extremely burnt out. I've been working at the same retail store for two years now, never gotten a raise. For the last, idk 6 months, I've been working 5 shifts a week, all about 4 to 6 hours. My partner moved in with me in the fall and has been struggling in the job search, the anxiety is weighing on both of us. I havent had the money to do anything fun in months, and haven't had the time or energy either. I never get multiple days off in a row, I spend all my time working and my only free days grocery shopping. All my money goes towards groceries etc. I just miss doing…things. not work related, not shopping for food or pet supplies, etc. My mind is constantly on work, job searching, if im gonna be able to afford food or monthly payments. I'm trying to…


Im feeling extremely burnt out. I've been working at the same retail store for two years now, never gotten a raise. For the last, idk 6 months, I've been working 5 shifts a week, all about 4 to 6 hours. My partner moved in with me in the fall and has been struggling in the job search, the anxiety is weighing on both of us. I havent had the money to do anything fun in months, and haven't had the time or energy either. I never get multiple days off in a row, I spend all my time working and my only free days grocery shopping. All my money goes towards groceries etc.

I just miss doing…things. not work related, not shopping for food or pet supplies, etc. My mind is constantly on work, job searching, if im gonna be able to afford food or monthly payments. I'm trying to pay off debt and start a savings account on about 700 a month. I'm starting to look for a new job in the admin field, as I have college certification for it, but cant find anything part time or anything that will even give me a chance without experience.

I feel like something needs to change soon but I dont know how to make that happen. I want to work less shifts a week, maybe longer ones if I could to keep the hours, but my job doesn't really do that. I really dont know what to do anymore to ease my mind and stress. I cant really do a whole lot for fun without worrying about money, like going out to eat or to the mall, just enjoying myself and my partners company. I need a vacation but obviously, cant afford it on my poverty wage. Cant work full time due to severe long term mental health problems and like I said it is impossible to find part time in admin.

Sorry for the pointless post. Just looking for support or for others to share their stories, basically. Its hard out there and I hope you're all hanging on.

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