I have a good job, I’m a manager and have a team of 5 PR executives. The business is really good, and the people are even better. However, I have a 1.5 hour commute each way and working from home is kind of frowned upon, despite a day being offered to those who can do the job at home (my department being one of them).
The job is good, but demanding. The pressure is mounting and the commute is taking its toll as is the additional workload. I’m getting lots of opportunities for growth here though and I’m learning so much which I’m really thankful for, but, this is all to the detriment of my physical and mental health. After I get home I’m exhausted, I barely have the energy to talk to my partner about my day, I’m grumpy, tired and fall asleep on the couch every night before 08:30pm. Having to fight to have my work from home day is pressure I just don’t need. It’s company policy you can take your day but only if it meets the needs of the business, plus my senior manager isn’t a fan of WFH , and she can be awkward when approving my days. Another role has come up which is closer to home, cutting my my commute to 25mins, with the ability to WFH 2 days a week, and the money is better however, the company isn’t as established and my PR budget wont be as large. But at this stage in my life, I want to reduce the pressure, have more time for my partner and family and for myself. In the future I can think about pushing myself again.. but I need a break, I’m burning myself out.
just looking for some opinions as I know mumsnet are never shy at giving feedback.