Hi all
Need to rant but also get some advice.
I've just started a new (unpaid) position. It's 9-5, but it's really 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM by the looks of it. And I have to commute, so I leave at 7 AM, and get home at 7:30 PM. I've never been so unbelievably exhausted in my life. I'm a hard-working uni student but this is just something else. The train is hot, crowded and uncomfortable so I can't even relax on my commute. It's a competitive position even though it's unpaid, because it potentially could lead to a decent job, and I should be STOKED to get the experience. But I'm just miserable. I have NO time for anything! Like I don't even have time or energy to do my laundry or iron my clothes for the next day?? I have pets to look after and that's all I have any energy for.
I know this is reality for most people, I'm not trying to be an asshole. Just really feeling down about the whole thing. My question is, does anyone have any tips on how they survived this kind of work? How do you deal with a 9-5 and even get enough sleep? I'd appreciate some support