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I am a fellow who normally works 70-80 hour weeks. The job is extremely high demand & while many would argue that getting paid part time minimum wage for that amount of effort is terrible - it’s one of those fields where if you truly love it the whole thing is worth it.

When I started at this position 2 years ago I was extremely hopeful and energetic - I made a lot of good changes within the department that my boss hadn’t seen anyone do before & the idea of a full time position has gotten thrown around more than once. I work my ass off no matter the day or how I am feeling, which sets me apart.

However, over time there have been multiple instances where I have gotten in trouble for expecting too much of our system or my boss. Repeated defending of dysfunction, ego, lack of consistency, bullying, and sexism have all occurred. This has gradually lowered my patience & the only one who has gotten mad at me for speaking up about these issues is my boss. I have rocked the boat too much & now have become “unprofessional, disrespectful, and a victim”.

I fell into a depression this spring until I went to a conference and ran into several mentors who reminded what the standard should be & how much of a future I have in this field. I am now coming out of it & taking care of myself more. I am now trying to find a full time position, but if I cannot I am stuck here trying not to feel bullied and disillusioned.

Has this ever happened to anyone? What did you do?

TLDR: The job I once really loved now burns me over and over after I joined a specific organization. I feel taken advantage of and bullied. How do I handle this?

Semester ended & I can’t find my ground. As a GA, I worked 70-80 hour weeks easy for the whole year in a high demand role. Now I come home at noon and sometime between 2-5pm will fall asleep and have a 2-3 hour nap. Then I can’t fall asleep at night.

I am trying to get out of this but I am finding myself exhausted, I guess because there is nothing in the afternoon that pushes my focus or adrenaline. I am frustrated by this.

Has this happened to anyone else? What did you do?

Hi all - kinda weird one but I live in a more rural area that is between two major airports (the short one, an hour away & the long one, two hours)

I am going to a conference on Monday & just realized my boss has scheduled the flight to leave at 6am from the further airport. I would have to drive a couple hours at 2-3am just to get there at 4. I do not necessarily feel comfortable with this.

Has anyone ever slept in their car at the airport? I feel like this may be frowned upon & need to find a solution.

Update:
Wow this really blew up. Appreciate everyone’s helpful advice - I was able to get a hotel. Thanks for all of the info