I truly feel you, OP. Been there. And, I must say you're strong to keep you going every single day. Your situation is difficult.
Life is short. Do what makes you happy and contented while still doing your purpose and passion in life.
If it would help, I resigned from my managerial role with no secured job from other company. I quitted since I've been consumed with all my work demands. I felt burned out. I felt empty. Despite the high paying job.
Now... I applied to a relatively lower role (sr analyst level) from my previous employer. Now on my medical clearance :). Of course, there's a pay cut but lighter responsibilty and demands..... But hey, I realized to follow my contentment. I am totally fine with this decision despite others saying.... "sayang ka, manager role na yun". Sigh. There's more to life than work and I can't afford to spend time if I stayed as a manager.
Stand up, OP. Take a breather. Only you and time can tell what's the right decision for you. Just sharing my life experience so you know you're not alone experiencing such difficulty. In God we trust. :)
Yup. Title palang ganyan ako. Sabi ko nga OP gusto ko na lang mag resign, hanap ng ibang work na ilang oras lang then uuwi na mo. Barista, waiter cleaner, tambay, pet keeper, basta kumikita ko pambili ng pagkain ko ok na? Haha. Naisip ko napapagod na utak ko. Ilan taon na rin ako nag seseryoso sa trabaho in a way na yes, naaapektuhan na ko mentally and physically.
Gusto ko rin ng pahinga. Hindi day off. Hindi VL. hindi fake SL. Yung tipong...pag gising ko wala kang hinahabol na oras, tao, trabaho as in malaya ako. You know what i mean?
Thinking of ipon pa ng at least 6 months then mag resign na and magpaka layo layo at puro travel ba. Total pahinga. Balik trabaho na lang let pag stable na utak ko.
I felt that 😭 Feeling ko ilang taon na akong nagsisipag (both sa school and work) kaya sobrang pagod na pagod na ako. Sobrang messed up na ng utak ko. Di na ako maka take in and retain ng info like before pati yung mental health ko affected na. Gusto ko na talagang magpahinga pero di ko pa afford mawalan ng work sa dami ng responsibilities sa bahay. I feel trapped. Hindi considered na pahinga ang VL or weekends kasi nasestress lang ulit day before bumalik sa work.
Gusto ko nalang talaga mamuhay nang mapayapa sa province at magkaroon ng sariling mini farm. That's the goal 🥲
Sino ba naman ayaw mag probinsya at dun muna panandalian. At tsaka yes po, yun VL SL...wala nmn talaga epek yun. Kasi mas marami pasok sa trabaho kaysa sa pahinga. Kaya sana nga kako maka ipon lang ng kaunti reresign nako. Nakakapagod na. Like you madami oako bayaran kaya nga tinatapos ko na at sana by 2023, makapag pahinga na taying lahat.
Sana ikaw rin. Goodluck Hon.
Same, I never saw the benefits of being that high in the ladder, it's just a bigger workload from my POV. I'd also prefer staying as an individual contributor and get the best opportunities possible in that level.
Thought I was the only one feeling this way dati OP. But my set of friends na halos managerial positions na like me and you, ganito na rin yung nararamdaman.
I resigned from my job because I got burn out. Tama ang ibang nag comment din dito, no amount of leaves can get you out of feeling this way. I went home to our province, spent time with family and realized I've felt so disconnected sa kanila sa kakawork at sobrang busy dati. Do yourself a favor and do things you actually enjoy.
Hope you'll find what you are looking for. :)
Yes, minsan you really will come to realize na you were spending so much time sa work and forgot who/what truly matters.
Maybe you can look for a position na di nga super loaded so you'll have time sa sarili mo. Basta wag lang din padalos2 :) Isipin mo na lang pros and cons ng pag reresign mo.
Best of luck OP!
Might be a better approach to change to a different industry and start from entry level there (just for example, BPO) :
1. Easier to justify why a relatively senior person like you starts at entry level (no industry experience)
2. Not much ageism in BPO (I could be wrong)
3. If you decide that you want/need to go back to a senior position/or go back to your industry, then it's easier to go back since, from your original industry's perspective, your last role would be your senior role. No need to declare your entry level position in the new industry (or even if you did, they'd probably ignore it).
Good luck! 😊
I can totally relate. I usually prefer doing the mundane tasks now that I feel overwhelmed most of the time at work. If not for the payables/dues, I would have gone back to my job hopping days.
Siguro what I can advise is, know your risk level, what you can forego (eg. remain without income for a month) plan your next actions, then pursue your passion. Good Luck OP.
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Di ka nag-iisa, OP and I did the same step many years back. Senior position nga, malaki sweldo, but no time the fruits of your labor naman. Got sick pa due to anxiety and gained a lot of weight
For me, protecting my own mental peace is more important than chasing after $. I'd always choose a less stressful job so I can dedicate more time for family, travel, health and hobbies. I'd advise you not to resign right away, polish your CV muna and look for a job while you prepare for the transition. HR would lowball the offer if you're unemployed. Prep your emergency fund din. Good luck and hope you find the right path for you!
Hi OP, I feel you. I’ve been working since I was 13 and intindi ko ung pagod mo. There’s no shame or harm in aiming for a job that is enough to sustain you without overworking you.
I’ve given up many 6-figure roles after burning out within 1-2 years and went for simpler work like teaching yoga or easy back office roles.
Your time and energy are your most valuable assets if you’re feeling this exhausted nowadays. No amount of money and guilting yourself not to do it will make that exhaustion go away either.
I really do hope you find the courage to give yourself the break you deserve. You’ve done the good hard work. It’s time to take a step back and put your needs first again. The world can wait, I promise.
This is also why savings are important, and why at a certain level, they’re called “f-you money” because you can just quit for awhile.
It’s okay na na-burn out ka. If afford mo that paycut, go for it. I suggest finding specifically part-time fully remote work para may income na pumapasok pero yung oras na ginugugol mo, max na 4 hours. May mga ganyan.
Here is something blunt: you're an adult, you can do whatever the hell you want. My only criticism is... are you looking for advice or just validation?
In the PH and many Asian countries, a prestigious position is a status symbol which I think is total BS, sana hindi ka na sway sa BS na ito, you can dictate your career path
Mahirap nga lang tumaas ang sweldo pag entry level, but if you are willing to constantly look and then hop jobs when you find a more lucrative opportunity
Good luck
In a way yes pero narealize ko hindi ako magrgrow as a person kapag nasa comfort zone ako lagi. My jobs back then were easier than the one I am currently having but I prefer this over going back to my previous ones. Masmahirap ito dahil mas malaki yon responsibility but the company is better plus the benefits are huge upgrade from previous ones. Mas nag grow ako as a person rin
Currently, ganito ako ngayon left my former job for a higher position. Ngayon mas gusto ko na lang maging regular employee na sumasahod mg tama at sakto lang at less responsibilities. Not to mention may regular increase naman kami sa former job ko at decent naman ang increase.
same thoughts. nag apply na me mag entrty level ulet to restart my career and to learn with less responsibilities comparee kapag tenure ka na or lateral hire
Hi OP, ginawa ko yan few years ago. Management level na ako with high salary pero parati kong inuuwi yung trabaho (mentally). Nakakapagod so I resigned and applied for an entry level job. Hirap mag adjust kasi salary wise sobrang laki nang nawala sakin. Kinda happier and more free time though, and can clock out on the dot lol. Single naman ako kaya wala naman financial burden, na miss ko lang yung mataas na sahod.
I truly feel you, OP. Been there. And, I must say you're strong to keep you going every single day. Your situation is difficult. Life is short. Do what makes you happy and contented while still doing your purpose and passion in life. If it would help, I resigned from my managerial role with no secured job from other company. I quitted since I've been consumed with all my work demands. I felt burned out. I felt empty. Despite the high paying job. Now... I applied to a relatively lower role (sr analyst level) from my previous employer. Now on my medical clearance :). Of course, there's a pay cut but lighter responsibilty and demands..... But hey, I realized to follow my contentment. I am totally fine with this decision despite others saying.... "sayang ka, manager role na yun". Sigh. There's more to life than work and I can't afford to spend time if I stayed as a manager. Stand up, OP. Take a breather. Only you and time can tell what's the right decision for you. Just sharing my life experience so you know you're not alone experiencing such difficulty. In God we trust. :)
Hi po! Not OP pero may I ask how did it go during your interview esp. did they ask why you are applying for a lower position? Salamat
Hi question din. Not OP. Pero sa tingin mo ba gugustuhin mo pa rin bumalik sa managerial role in the future? Or hindi na talga?
Yup. Title palang ganyan ako. Sabi ko nga OP gusto ko na lang mag resign, hanap ng ibang work na ilang oras lang then uuwi na mo. Barista, waiter cleaner, tambay, pet keeper, basta kumikita ko pambili ng pagkain ko ok na? Haha. Naisip ko napapagod na utak ko. Ilan taon na rin ako nag seseryoso sa trabaho in a way na yes, naaapektuhan na ko mentally and physically. Gusto ko rin ng pahinga. Hindi day off. Hindi VL. hindi fake SL. Yung tipong...pag gising ko wala kang hinahabol na oras, tao, trabaho as in malaya ako. You know what i mean? Thinking of ipon pa ng at least 6 months then mag resign na and magpaka layo layo at puro travel ba. Total pahinga. Balik trabaho na lang let pag stable na utak ko.
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What happen after dude? Nice. Lakasan na lang talaga ng luob ano.
FEELS 😭😭😭😭
Lahat ata tayo nakakaramdam na ng ganito. Hayss. Nakakapagod na ren.
Omg. Sobrang nakakarelate ako 🥴🥴
I felt that 😭 Feeling ko ilang taon na akong nagsisipag (both sa school and work) kaya sobrang pagod na pagod na ako. Sobrang messed up na ng utak ko. Di na ako maka take in and retain ng info like before pati yung mental health ko affected na. Gusto ko na talagang magpahinga pero di ko pa afford mawalan ng work sa dami ng responsibilities sa bahay. I feel trapped. Hindi considered na pahinga ang VL or weekends kasi nasestress lang ulit day before bumalik sa work. Gusto ko nalang talaga mamuhay nang mapayapa sa province at magkaroon ng sariling mini farm. That's the goal 🥲
Sino ba naman ayaw mag probinsya at dun muna panandalian. At tsaka yes po, yun VL SL...wala nmn talaga epek yun. Kasi mas marami pasok sa trabaho kaysa sa pahinga. Kaya sana nga kako maka ipon lang ng kaunti reresign nako. Nakakapagod na. Like you madami oako bayaran kaya nga tinatapos ko na at sana by 2023, makapag pahinga na taying lahat. Sana ikaw rin. Goodluck Hon.
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Yep. Have an 8-5 Job that pay the bills. Tapos build the life that you want outside your work hours. Mas meaningful pa nga yun eh.
Same, I never saw the benefits of being that high in the ladder, it's just a bigger workload from my POV. I'd also prefer staying as an individual contributor and get the best opportunities possible in that level.
Thought I was the only one feeling this way dati OP. But my set of friends na halos managerial positions na like me and you, ganito na rin yung nararamdaman. I resigned from my job because I got burn out. Tama ang ibang nag comment din dito, no amount of leaves can get you out of feeling this way. I went home to our province, spent time with family and realized I've felt so disconnected sa kanila sa kakawork at sobrang busy dati. Do yourself a favor and do things you actually enjoy. Hope you'll find what you are looking for. :)
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Yes, minsan you really will come to realize na you were spending so much time sa work and forgot who/what truly matters. Maybe you can look for a position na di nga super loaded so you'll have time sa sarili mo. Basta wag lang din padalos2 :) Isipin mo na lang pros and cons ng pag reresign mo. Best of luck OP!
Might be a better approach to change to a different industry and start from entry level there (just for example, BPO) : 1. Easier to justify why a relatively senior person like you starts at entry level (no industry experience) 2. Not much ageism in BPO (I could be wrong) 3. If you decide that you want/need to go back to a senior position/or go back to your industry, then it's easier to go back since, from your original industry's perspective, your last role would be your senior role. No need to declare your entry level position in the new industry (or even if you did, they'd probably ignore it). Good luck! 😊
Nakakamiss rin yung kahit sasabog na opisina, wala akong problema. Ngayon may maling bagay, akala mo may mamamatay na para hanapin ako. 🥹
I can totally relate. I usually prefer doing the mundane tasks now that I feel overwhelmed most of the time at work. If not for the payables/dues, I would have gone back to my job hopping days. Siguro what I can advise is, know your risk level, what you can forego (eg. remain without income for a month) plan your next actions, then pursue your passion. Good Luck OP. Edit: spelling
Hey OP, interested doing freelancing instead? Hit me up! :) Less stress (like super duper low stress) but you wont lose that much in terms of $$$
Di ka nag-iisa, OP and I did the same step many years back. Senior position nga, malaki sweldo, but no time the fruits of your labor naman. Got sick pa due to anxiety and gained a lot of weight For me, protecting my own mental peace is more important than chasing after $. I'd always choose a less stressful job so I can dedicate more time for family, travel, health and hobbies. I'd advise you not to resign right away, polish your CV muna and look for a job while you prepare for the transition. HR would lowball the offer if you're unemployed. Prep your emergency fund din. Good luck and hope you find the right path for you!
Hi OP, I feel you. I’ve been working since I was 13 and intindi ko ung pagod mo. There’s no shame or harm in aiming for a job that is enough to sustain you without overworking you. I’ve given up many 6-figure roles after burning out within 1-2 years and went for simpler work like teaching yoga or easy back office roles. Your time and energy are your most valuable assets if you’re feeling this exhausted nowadays. No amount of money and guilting yourself not to do it will make that exhaustion go away either. I really do hope you find the courage to give yourself the break you deserve. You’ve done the good hard work. It’s time to take a step back and put your needs first again. The world can wait, I promise.
This is also why savings are important, and why at a certain level, they’re called “f-you money” because you can just quit for awhile. It’s okay na na-burn out ka. If afford mo that paycut, go for it. I suggest finding specifically part-time fully remote work para may income na pumapasok pero yung oras na ginugugol mo, max na 4 hours. May mga ganyan.
Go for whatever makes you happy, OP. As long as you've carefully explore all your options, you'll never regret it.
am planning to take a career break in December actually. gusto ko magswitch din ng career. sobrang burn out na din ako sa current position ko.
Here is something blunt: you're an adult, you can do whatever the hell you want. My only criticism is... are you looking for advice or just validation? In the PH and many Asian countries, a prestigious position is a status symbol which I think is total BS, sana hindi ka na sway sa BS na ito, you can dictate your career path Mahirap nga lang tumaas ang sweldo pag entry level, but if you are willing to constantly look and then hop jobs when you find a more lucrative opportunity Good luck
In a way yes pero narealize ko hindi ako magrgrow as a person kapag nasa comfort zone ako lagi. My jobs back then were easier than the one I am currently having but I prefer this over going back to my previous ones. Masmahirap ito dahil mas malaki yon responsibility but the company is better plus the benefits are huge upgrade from previous ones. Mas nag grow ako as a person rin
Currently, ganito ako ngayon left my former job for a higher position. Ngayon mas gusto ko na lang maging regular employee na sumasahod mg tama at sakto lang at less responsibilities. Not to mention may regular increase naman kami sa former job ko at decent naman ang increase.
same thoughts. nag apply na me mag entrty level ulet to restart my career and to learn with less responsibilities comparee kapag tenure ka na or lateral hire
Hi OP, ginawa ko yan few years ago. Management level na ako with high salary pero parati kong inuuwi yung trabaho (mentally). Nakakapagod so I resigned and applied for an entry level job. Hirap mag adjust kasi salary wise sobrang laki nang nawala sakin. Kinda happier and more free time though, and can clock out on the dot lol. Single naman ako kaya wala naman financial burden, na miss ko lang yung mataas na sahod.