Took a sick day as I'm burnt out

[Henrietta1000]

I work between 44-50 hours a week which I know isn't even as much as some people on here must do, however working 6 days a week is draining.
I have no children so I know it could be worse, but I'm fed up. So I've called in sick today, luckily my last sick day was a year ago and it's not a job where they'll be short staffed.
I'm in the Civil Service as an AO. Whilst I enjoy the role, an AO salary is not great for a person living alone..I've applied for 3 EO roles but have come to understand how unbelievably slow they are. I sent 2 of my applications 3 months ago and still waiting to hear if I have an interview!
So I've currently got a second weekend/evening job. There's no guaranteed overtime in my civil service role, it used to be unlimited now it's capped.

I'm a qualified teacher, but gave up trying to get a job. I'm in languages, was turning up to interviews with 5 others and failing every time, got put on a support plan in one so resigned, or just not getting interviews. So I did supply, which was fine and paid better but I wanted something permanent and stable.

Please do not tell me it's worth it because of the pension, when you have a low salary and are quite young, you're obviously not going to put up with that for 30 years!
I've had a very productive day so far, cleaning my home and tidying, also just catching up on TV.
It's hard sometimes! I went to a hen the other week and all of my schoolfriends are now band 7 or 8 NHS, manager of xyz, and I'm in an entry level admin job despite going to uni.
6 days a week isn't sustainable much longer!
It's not even an AIBU, just a rant. Even EO roles are very competitive, I'm so fed up.

You weren't too burnt out for a hen party 😄

Just to reiterate, I am not intending to stay for the pension, I need a higher paid role in my immediate future.

Pointless reply but ok.

Won't be answering to idiotic replies from now on, btw.

What do you want from this thread?

Validation? We're not your mother. Some of us are juggling children, health problems, aging parents on top of a job like that but you need a day off.

You made your decision own it. There's no question here as you've made the decision already.

Take your sick day and enjoy. We have all done it despite what others on here may say 😉

I haven't come on here to ask your permission for taking a day off, I'm talking about my wider situation, I am entitled to take a day if I feel I need it, it's not a competition or race to the bottom.

But you posted for validation. Why do you need it from strangers.

Sounds like you need a change!

Have you considered investing in professional help just to get your CV tip top? Make sure you’re maximising all the chances you get.

Also some interview guidance or mock interview with a friend in a similar sector to the job you’re applying for?

Also, be proactive and don’t just apply for advertised jobs. A friend of mine recently just sent his CV to loads of offices in his field and someone contacted and said they were thinking of hiring someone but hadn’t advertised so come for a chat and since there was no competition he just had a good chat with the interviewer and got the job!

It feels impossible now, but you only need that one person to give you a chance and you’re on the up and up!

Yes it’s rubbish that qualified staff can’t get a job in their chosen profession. It’s also rubbish to take a days sick leave to clean your house - I’d have taken a days annual leave. When I’ve been burnt out I couldn’t get off the sofa never mind clean the house.

Come on now, this is supposed to be a supportive thread not a one upping each other on our shit lives in a race to the bottom!

OP doesn’t think nor did she say she’s worse off than everyone else, she’s in a rut and wants some constructive advice and suggestions 🙄

A day off for burnout is acceptable, but my employer wouldn’t be happy if I was taking a day off for burnout because I’ve taken a second job.

If your job doesn’t pay enough, get another one. If you can’t, work out where your skill gap is and work on this, then get another job.

Well if they didn't pay such poor wages, maybe i wouldn't need to get a second one?

Oh yeah, I'll just get another one, that's not at all what the been trying to do for months.

Well as a self employed tax payer, who doesn't eat if I don't work, I think you are a pisser taker choosing to work 6 days a week and then taking time off because you are 'burnt out'.

OP it sounds like you work long hours and don't often take time off sick so take the day and recharge

AO jobs in the public sector are the easiest you’ll ever have. Ask me how I know. You’re unlikely to be considered for promotion because of your sick leave.

Well guess what, I'm not getting paid for my sick day today! So I'm not a 'piss taker'

For my only sick day off ever in this role?

Obviously a few people are projecting their own anger about sick days here, so to make you feel better I'm not getting paid for today!

Does your employer know you’ve taken on a second job? You have to declare it

In the civil service you get paid when you’re off sick.

Yes, have done.

I've joined via an agency, so I personally don't for just the day.

Ah right. Are you a temp worker?

When I joined i was told overtime was always available, now because they're constantly taking on new staff it's capped.