4 Months Later
It’s been a while. I started a new job in the south east of England, and without hesitation, it has consumed my life. That said, I’m genuinely enjoying the role. I enjoy the position, the team I work with, and the sheer amount of new skills I’m learning, many of which I can take into my personal life. However, as I mentioned in my previous post before starting this job, I certainly haven’t managed to become kinder. The stress of the role, combined with the expectations and demands placed on both me and my team, feels relentless. Weeks of 75–85 hours (40 being over hours), have become the norm. And through it all, there hasn’t been a single “thank you” to be heard. So I find myself back at the beginning again. After wondering what happened, I started noticing myself becoming angry, impatient, and mean to people. I caught myself wondering whether I should be teaching everyone lessons instead of showing them understanding. That’s when I remembered this blog.. And, ultimately, I remembered...