I should warn everybody to don't bother reading on unless you really care, because it's pretty dark and depressing...but at least it explains why I haven't been writing much here lately. ( Read more... )
Hey, kiddo-sorry things are sucky right now. But if I could, let me venture to remind you that in a lot of ways it's not us, it's them. I know so many bright, talented hard working women who've done everything we've been told would lead us to a better life-and are getting SCREWED by the system. I wish I had an answer. I really do. And for what it's worth I left you a review on ff.net and really enjoyed what you wrote.
Sue, just wanted to say, I've read your post and I'm sitting here going 'yep, yep, this is the position way too many women are in. I hope you can stick it out, maybe channel some of the COMPLETELY VALID frustration and rage into some activism or art, something to help put that anger to use. I think we are all feeling the pinch of wanting to hope, but being so burned out by the status quo. Hang in there!
I'm sorry you're feeling so depressed. I think seeking assistance is a good idea. I wouldn't worry too much about it being a pre-existing condition or having it held against you. Half the country is on anti-depressants.
Oh Sue...I know EXACTLY how you feel. It's stuff that I wrestle with every single day. Work is insane, I have almost no social life, I'm barely keeping my head above my debt, every time I turn around I have another health and or/financial problem. There are a lot of days I sit and wonder what the point is.
And while your fears about seeing someone probably have some weight to them, I honestly would tell you not to hesitate. Even just a couple sessions with a master's level therapist might be enough to put things in perspective. I've been going to a therapist about twice a month now for about two years and she has helped me through a lot of things. At the very least, you'll have a sympathetic ear to talk to; sometimes that's enough.
And honestly girl, if you ever just need to vent to someone who's on the exact same page, you've got my number.
Ugh. Things just suck all over. I have tremendous sympathy for you, and sadly no solutions.
As much as you dislike taking a second job, perhaps it could be in a company that you'd like better than EY. Maybe it will give you the job satisfaction that you aren't getting from EY.
Do seek some help with the depression. Not just pills, but someone to talk to.
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I know so many bright, talented hard working women who've done everything we've been told would lead us to a better life-and are getting SCREWED by the system. I wish I had an answer. I really do.
And for what it's worth I left you a review on ff.net and really enjoyed what you wrote.
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And while your fears about seeing someone probably have some weight to them, I honestly would tell you not to hesitate. Even just a couple sessions with a master's level therapist might be enough to put things in perspective. I've been going to a therapist about twice a month now for about two years and she has helped me through a lot of things. At the very least, you'll have a sympathetic ear to talk to; sometimes that's enough.
And honestly girl, if you ever just need to vent to someone who's on the exact same page, you've got my number.
*Big Hug* Hang in there.
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As much as you dislike taking a second job, perhaps it could be in a company that you'd like better than EY. Maybe it will give you the job satisfaction that you aren't getting from EY.
Do seek some help with the depression. Not just pills, but someone to talk to.
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