Still Here, Still Tired, Still Grateful
Hello there!
I guess I’ll keep coming back here—looks like the spirit of writing is finally kicking in again!
How’s burnout treating you guys at work? Is it just me, or are we all struggling with the same thing?
There are days when I feel so burnt out that I can’t even bring myself to open my laptop—unless, of course, an urgent email pops up (a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do).
Life at the office post-COVID has definitely changed. We used to work from home, had rotating schedules (not that everyone followed them), and as accountants, we somehow ended up with a sort of freelance lifestyle. Most of the time, we only show up at the office during tax return season, and spend the rest of our days working remotely—or let’s be honest, just staying home. Funny, right?
So how am I still burning out?
Honestly, I think it’s the systems and SOPs from management. Things keep changing—blame gets thrown around, fingers get pointed. It’s exhausting. Ever felt that rare spark of motivation to get things done, only to have someone in upper management kill it with one long-winded judgmental rant? Just when you’re ready to power through your tasks—poof—it’s gone. Just like that.
I’ve been thinking a lot about changing careers. But I’m still here. Stuck. Drowning in the comfort of a salary I don’t think I can find anywhere else.
My age makes me feel like I can’t compete with the Gen Z crowd. The “freelance” lifestyle I’ve gotten used to has held me back from looking for something new. Or maybe I’m just not a risk-taker. Am I? Well, the evidence speaks for itself, doesn’t it?
Sometimes I wonder if the commitments I made early on are keeping me here. Or is it just me not being brave enough to take the leap? What does it feel like to have that bold, risk-taking personality? I admire how Gen Zs speak their minds, share their ideas freely, and know their worth.
Sigh—if only I was born in their era, maybe I’d be vlogging my way through Coachella by now! Hehehe.
So, how do you cope with burnout?
When it hits me, I shut everything off. I disappear—but not in a way that burdens others. I lay low, don’t even touch my phone, just zone out completely. Then, once I’ve regained some energy—some strength to face the world (or the work world)—I get up and return. Like magic.
Burnout has made me hate my job at times, but at the same time, this job is part of my life. It’s the work I’ve loved, the life I’ve chosen, and the salary that supports my commitments.
It’s one of the things I’m still grateful for—to have a job, to feel burnout... because in a weird way, it reminds me that I still exist in this world. And let’s be real—I love payday! That one day when we all treat ourselves with good food and little gifts. Treat yourself, queen!
I hope when you experience burnout at work, it’s followed by sweet moments that make it all worthwhile. Happy working, everyone!
xoxo_M.