Is anyone else just… tired of keeping up?
Lately I’ve been feeling a constant background stress about work.
Nothing is specifically wrong.
But nothing feels completely secure either.
There’s always talk of layoffs, AI, performance, growth…
and it makes it hard to just feel “settled,” even on normal days.
I’m trying to balance work, personal life, and just being okay mentally —
but it feels like I’m always slightly behind on something.
Not really a rant, just putting it out there…
Does anyone else feel this way sometimes?
Same buddy ,this daily stress of something everyday is even impacting physical health now
Yes, for a moment I forget what m i working hard for? Companies can kick you off anytime!! It’s just that rather than nothing , be grateful we have a job. But how long we can sustain physically and mentally.
Now…Oracle laid of 30k employees!
I thought, I am paranoid . Thanks for posting it and we are in same boat . Luckily my wife is a govt. Employee ( in case of emergency). And I have a cute baby girl, playing with her is a stress relief.
Good to hear - the good side as well.
Same here
Even though I come from a good college, have a good placement, and have always done well academically, I still feel uncertain. I’m not even confident about taking a home loan because I keep wondering whether my job will always be there so I can repay it. I constantly feel the need to be better because I don’t know what will happen next. Being the sole earner in my family adds more pressure—I keep thinking, what if I get laid off? How will I take care of my family then? Sometimes I wonder, don’t I deserve a stable job after working so hard and performing well throughout?
This shall too pass. I get it but only thing how I am coping is - Keep going.
Can relate completely. You are not alone. It's the burden we have to bear. Nothing feels joyfull. Its constant grind.
More is less kind of thing. Impacted my health. Friends and peers are all in similar situation but handling it differently.
Attempt to find that x factor that helps you bear this burden. I know its easy to suggest and I haven't found mine but it is what it is.
"Anthropic just released" these three words are scary now
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I resonate with this because it's become like a background task giving stress
Yes 😑 Exhausted
U r surrounded by stupid ppl, change them unwill feel happy 😊
Thanks, it is more of news you hear everyday, work life everyday and personal life goes for a toss.
Thank you for posting it. It means I am not alone who thinks the same. This constant pressure, stress, disturbed work life balance is a toll and impacting mind and body. Every quarter layoffs, restructuring, multiple context switching. Stability has just become a word for this so-called corporate executives.
True . The trap we are into. Both people in it or outside it ( laid off once) - both have their own struggles.
Same with me, and I guess this is the situation of every employee lately. You tell your managers any of your challenges whether about work or hybrid model, they would say, " it's not my problem"
Right, this is where we get to see the real world or shall I say world when things are disrupted and not clear.
You are not alone. I felt the same and changed my job but still this feeling haven't left me. I feel low despite everything is fine. Part of me is not ready to accept me as who I am.
Sad to hear but prioritieze your self - play, party whatever is your passion.
Tbh, I’m Oky with keeping up, hell I love AI and things, but the thing that has made me tired is constant rejection, completed my masters in July, got my degree in Nov, have been applying since last Jan but no help or use, I’m tired of applying cause I’m scared at the back of my head it’ll be another rejection.
Wish you get one soon! Or if no financial dependencies- build something!
