Not caring anymore about my job or future career has been freeing

[Zoro1029]

I am an accountant and over the last few months once I have basically completely checked out of work mentally. About a year ago I was so motivated to move up in my job and learn skills, take on additional work earn my CPA whatever would benefit my career in the future. That led to me burning myself out and ending up in the pysche ward for the first time

Now I barely do even half an hour worth of work everyday while I;m on phone or just take walks outside in the city. My manager doesnt monitor my work that strictly so I can get away with doing nothing. I also punch in early while commuting to work and punch out later when going home. I'm surprised they havent caught me yet as I dont mind them firing me at this point.

Not having to worry about a recession/depression losing your job, searching for a new job, practicing interviewing or AI replacing you in the future has been freeing. I feel bad for people still invested in their work long term as you dont know what could happens a few years from now job market wise.

 

[platypus77]

If something I regret in life, was letting my job become my identity.

Now I have a shit load of money in the bank and no will to live.

Focus on yourself and enjoy your health while you can.

 

[Forever Sleep]

To a lesser degree, this is also me. I'm a creative freelancer. My work used to be everything to me. Literally, my purpose in life. I was so ambitious too. I do still care about the quality of my work, doing a good job, not letting people down. Also, I want/ need to keep this job because I know wage slavery type roles make me nose dive into depression.

Still, my ambition to progress is so much less than it was and I agree- it's like a weight has been lifted. Less longing, less worry, less of a sense of failure that I haven't achieved enough.

Having said that, it's a double edged sword for me. Being creative has been my coping mechanism to get through life for so long. It's hard to keep pushing through it without that.

 

[RadiantNumber]

I feel sorry for You hugs