Nov 14, 2025•3 min read

what am i sacrificing for this

8:00 AM: Havent seen my family in 3 weeks. Too busy. Always too busy.

11:00 AM: Best friend getting married. I might not even go. Cant take time off.

1:00 PM: When did work become my entire identity? Who am i without this job?

3:00 PM: Saw a therapist ad. "Burnout recovery". Laughed. Then cried. Then booked an appointment.

5:00 PM: Colleague had a breakdown. Left in an ambulance. Everyone acted shocked. Are we all just pretending were okay?

8:00 PM: Missed my nephews birthday. Again. He probably doesnt even remember his aunt anymore.

10:00 PM: Whats the point of money and success if i have no time to enjoy it? No relationships. No hobbies. No life.

Trading my life for a paycheck. What a bargain.

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