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Sam Messersmith's avatar

This touched me deeply. The way you speak of over-giving in jobs really resonated with me. That's what ultimately burned me out completely of corporate jobs. Over-giving was actively encouraged there too. I just realized how much grief I have with all that too.

Linda Gumper's avatar

I bet being a single mother made the fear worse. I don't have kids.

There are people depending on you.

That is a deeper game.

Linda Gumper's avatar

Thanks Sam. This is heartbreaking when you see it but to think you might slip back into it is even more daunting. You fight so hard to get yourself out and now I know how hard I will keep fighting to stay out.

Wendy Scott's avatar

I get the fear. I’ve been there too as a single mum putting up with jobs I shouldn’t have stayed in.