Or taking a long leave of absence at least.
I worked really hard for 10 years to finally get a job in my dream field, doing my dream project, being at the forefront of science itself.
But it burned me out so fast. I have to fight off suicidal thoughts every day. I have panic attacks in the stairwell at work. I can’t focus and can’t believe in myself to learn what I need to learn to do what I need to do.
For anyone who needs to hear it: no job is worth your health. It’s okay to take time for yourself. It’s okay to just be.
I’m definitely so lucky that I can afford to take time for myself, and not worry about the future or my health insurance; I know so many people can’t in the US.
But I’m excited to take time to do what I want to do – not what I think I should be doing.