promotion or prison?

9:00 AM: They offered me senior manager. More money. More responsibility. More hours.


11:00 AM: Said yes immediately. Why did i say yes?? I can barely handle current workload.


2:00 PM: Everyone congratulated me. I smiled. Inside im screaming.


4:00 PM: Looked at the job description. 60 hour weeks minimum. My life is over.


6:00 PM: Called mum. She was so proud. How do i tell her im drowning?


8:00 PM: Linkedin post about the promotion. All the likes. All the congrats. Nobody knows im dying inside.


10:00 PM: This is what i worked for. Climbed the ladder. Reached the top. So why do i feel empty?


Success shouldnt feel like this. Should it?

Responses (1)

💬AnonymousNov 26

I agree success should make you happy. You should be able to enjoy the achievements of life. I say take a look back and be thankful to what you have achieved. You will feel good. Share this with your friends and family. Keep writing

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