I'm so tired (vent)

Billygoat

Hi everyone!

I guess I just need to vent a little, so I hope you don't mind me coming here. Some of you know I started a new job this past March with a pharmaceutical company. It's just a temporary position with the schedule having me become permanent in December. It's about a 20 minute commute (which is good here in Dallas), pays well, I have great bosses, fun coworkers, the job is challenging, and I pretty much enjoy working here. So I truly feel blessed with this job, considering what I've experienced in the past. Some of you may remember what nightmare experiences I had at my last job. But even with the fact that all seems well, I am working SO many hours. I'm tired. I'm in here at 5 this morning trying to get caught up on stuff. I get paid overtime, so money isn't the issue. I'm just tired. I feel like I eat, sleep, dream and breathe this place sometimes. I guess working 50 - 60 hours a week isn't something that I can handle very well. Physically and mentally I mean. Even my scheduled weekly date nights with Mozzer aren't quite as enjoyable because I'd really love to just SLEEP. How pathetic is that when I have such an awesome hubby?! I know I have a lot of great things in my life, so please forgive me if I sound ungrateful or whining. I guess being physically and mentally exhausted just makes me feel...blah. And whiney. And tired. Did I mention that?

Life is good, so don't worry. (For you mothers out there - you know who you are.) I just need more rest. And a hug if anyone has any to spare.

Thank you for listening to me babble...and please forgive me. It is rather early.

Andi

Gopher

Andi,

Wow you ARE in to work early. (I'm not at work yet, just got up early --couldn't sleep.)

A person ought to be resting this time of day (5-6 a.m.). Work shouldn't start till 7:30 or 8.

Despite having many good things in life, this overtime you're putting in IS a serious issue if it's sapping all your energy and you have little or no "life" outside the job.

Now and then, we all have to do overtime on our jobs, that can be expected.

But did you go into this in March with the expectation of a 60 hour workweek? Is that what is going to be expected of you starting three months from now when your job becomes "permanent"?

When companies are functioning well, they usually have or get enough staff to handle the load. If there isn't enough staff to handle the load in your department or area, you really ought to talk to someone, perhaps the Human Resources area. Otherwise, you're going to burn out, lady! And you don't deserve that, and Mozzer deserves a little more of the "real you".

In general, if a person's workload cannot be handled in an 8 hour day / 40 hour week, there needs to be some re-evaluation or re-assignment of duties. You ought to be able to get your important stuff done in 8 hours, I think. Using HR as a liasion may help resolve this situation.

Sorry if you didn't want advice, but you got my two cents.

And how 'bout a ((((( hug ))))).

- Jeff

berylblue

Andi...

Know how you feel. Lots of hugs to you, sweetie!

Maverick

It may be time to "Sharpen the saw"! You are in a tough spot, you want a permanent position so if you complain they might unload you. Could you ask for a three day weekend? If you can, don't work like a maniac at home, just veg. Bottom line, don't let your health or your marriage suffer! Priorities! Who loves ya baby...Maverick

Shakita

Andi:

Wow, 5'oclock in the morning....no wonder you are tired! Are you getting to bed early enough at night to make up for the time sleeping in the morning? Right now I am holding down two jobs until I am sure that my new job is secure, so I am a little tired myself. I hear from people of other countries that say that we here in America work too many hours, and are so tired in our "off" time that we can not enjoy it. Sounds right to me.

Hang in there......if you get sick from working too much you will be good to no one.

Mrs. Shakita

StinkyPantz

I have a hug to spare ((Andi)), but this is one of my last ones, so cherish it .

xjw_b12

Just think how stressed you'd be if you didn't have a job !

My work day starts at 6:30 am, and ends anywhere from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. I often have to come back after supper or come in on a Saturday to get caught up, so 50 - 60 hour work week is not unusual for me either.

Though I would probably be more productive, if I wasn't on JWD while I'm at work ! LOL

arrowstar

((((Andi))))

Bless your heart. I don't know how you do it.

<motherly voice> You're going to just wear yourself out at this pace. Lots of people have made good points. What good will you be to your family and your job if your out for exhaustion. Let's also consider your productivity if your sleep deprived. Not to mention safety issues. Speak to someone at work about your concerns. Do they see this continuing into December? What plans do they have to bring on more help during this peak time? How do they picture 2004?

It's very apparent that you're a valued employee. Let them know your feelings toward the work environment and the people. No anger, just honest concerns and questions.

Darlin' one, this will all work out. ((Andi))

Lisa

Lady Lee

((((Andi))))

I don't have much to add to what the others say but getting burnt out isn't the way to go Take care

Nikita

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