So much going on at the moment

[2sara1]

I feel like I’m on the verge of a breakdown. I have ALOT going on in my home life at the moment, which doesn’t help by working a 70+ hour working week. I never switch off from my job anyway as it is just one of those careers that you can’t leave in the office at 7pm when you’re on the way home. But recently everything is making me so anxious to the point where I feel like my head is too full if that makes sense? I was sat watching tv tonight and my head just went wooosh and I felt like I was going to blackout. I’m juggling so much I just feel like it’s all getting on top of me and I can’t seem to catch a break. I wish my job would understand when I need a couple of self care days but they never would.

[kenster1]

oooooft.70 hours is double the average hours worked.im surprised you aint suffered before now.you must be a hell of a worker.its no wonder you cant switch off.you have to put what is best for you first and that's your health.if your employers cant or wont reduce your hours then I would seriously consider my position.if they know your health is suffering surely they would help you out.70 hours is way to much.

[Tonyhope]

You must take a break,you can't do your job well unless your complete,try talking to your boss again

[Hidden]

Hello, sorry to hear about the stressful time you are experiencing. I was a manger for most of my working career in a stressful job, so I can maybe understand some of the pressures you are under. I think you already know that is important to have a proper work-life balance and it's disappointing that your manager is not ensuring you are not working excessive hours. The main responsibility of any decent manager is to look after the welfare of his/her staff. Are you able to approach your manager to, at least, discuss this or, someone else, such as a Union representative? I do not know where you live, but in some countries there are, quite rightly, laws governing excessive working hours. Are your colleagues in the same position and can you discuss the situation with them? Maybe you could also speak to your doctor about the negative impact of the long hours? Apart from the long hours, do you enjoy your job? I really do hope you can get this sorted out soon, so you have more free time to enjoy your life. Take care,

[2sara1 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the reply. I do enjoy my job and I am good at it. At times it is very stressful and I miss having a life but recently I have been asking to have days off because I am burning out, but because I am good at my job my manager (I’m not sure if she is joking) keeps saying I am not allowed the time off. It’s all a laugh and joke but then I actually never end up getting the time off that I want. I understand that I am one of the strongest in my team and she wants me there 24/7 to be selling(I work in sales) but my health is suffering and so is my relationship at home. I work weekends, he has weekends off. We don’t spend any time together. I am starting to think money isn’t everything and I should look elsewhere

[Hidden in reply to 2sara1]

Are you not entitled by law to have paid leave?

[Hidden in reply to 2sara1]

Yes, I think you've answered your own questions there. An open and honest chat with your manager is definitely needed, right? Does she know how you are really feeling? The team and your productivity will suffer if your health suffers, and your health and your personal relationships are the priority. Looking at it from the manager's perspective, what is the point of having one of my best employees go off sick or leave the company, because she's over-worked? It doesn't make commercial sense (apart from the staff welfare aspect). Maybe you do not need to look elsewhere yet, especially if you enjoy your job, but, yes, some adjustments are required to get the right balance. If your manager isn't willing to listen to reason, then, yes, perhaps, you should consider other options. Take care,