coming off night-shift...incapable of linear thought...

[red_cross_kid]

so at like five am today i totally had this epiphany or something. i've been working primarily with people with addictions for almost 10 years, which is more then a third of my life, and i dont want to do it anymore. i went from good analysis, wanting concrete ways to help people, deconstructing the issues people have that have contributed to their

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[prairiecity]

good on you for recognizing that you need out. speaking from personal experience in a different context, it really sucks when you get to the point of burnout with people that you can barely muster up enough patience to demonstrate a minimum of respect. i totally got there, and it was horrible. sounds like an awesome decision. plus: gillian!

[nubule]

im just sick of it! and that doesnt make me an asshole! i did my time and gave it all i had. i put in ten years and im allowed to be burnt out.
I’m glad you are realising before it’s too late.

[tokossel]

that's completely fair enough, you've done this for 10 years and you should put yourself first. also, i don't think i said this but CONGRATULATIONS, kell!! i'm ridiculously excited.

[5_miles]

you do what you gotta do.

[greenybean]

it doesn't make you an asshole it makes you smart. i think that there are some jobs that just need a high turnover rate because everyone is going to burnout. there are just those who burn out and leave and those who burn out and become part of the problem.
ps. yah baby. i saw the cutest white leather baby mukluks today...