I think I am trying to head into a "burn-out"
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Sorry, just want to vent...hope no one minds or don't shoot me okay?
I seriously think that I am trying my best to burn myself out. Soon will look like an old lady (maybe I am already ?!?)
I got a full-time job.
Got 4 students (tuition - 4 times a week)
Intend to continue my studies (Masters)...probably will take up once a week or so.
Got 2 monsters (kids) at home to spend time with.
Got 1 big monster to entertain, who doesn't want to do "extra" work to earn abit more to help out!
Got 1 pair of parents who is asking me to help start saving for them (as they intend to borrow $ from me in 1 yrs time)
Can someone knock some sense in me?!?
I am being serious here. I think unless I burn-out will I be satisfied!
I wish I can stay at home to be a tai-tai! *argh! -
take care
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u damn stressed,why? relax abit la,what problem u have that makes u want to result to burnout?Originally posted by icebaby0:Sorry, just want to vent...hope no one minds or don't shoot me okay?
I seriously think that I am trying my best to burn myself out. Soon will look like an old lady (maybe I am already ?!?)
I got a full-time job.
Got 4 students (tuition - 4 times a week)
Intend to continue my studies (Masters)...probably will take up once a week or so.
Got 2 monsters (kids) at home to spend time with.
Got 1 big monster to entertain, who doesn't want to do "extra" work to earn abit more to help out!
Got 1 pair of parents who is asking me to help start saving for them (as they intend to borrow $ from me in 1 yrs time)
Can someone knock some sense in me?!?
I am being serious here. I think unless I burn-out will I be satisfied!
I wish I can stay at home to be a tai-tai! *argh! -
oh well , life's unfair
. Work hard and take care of yourself. Good luck , hope u can get through this . -
Wow, your schedule sure looks tight.
Sometimes when we are down, it helps to look at others around use who are more down....then we feel a bit better (I know its cruel, but true).
I know of some single parents who have to work two jobs a day (eg. kindergarten teacher daytime, factory worker night time) to support themselves and their families.
There was even this case where this single father works at a factory every night because night shifts pay more. And instead of taking feeder buses, he walks out long distance every night before and after work.....just to save money on that feeder bus.
At least you have a chance for education - many of them don't!
And what about the countries around us? There are people who have no savings, no future, no jobs, etc.
Hey, when you look at it, your problems are bad....but survivable. At least you have a future.....your kids will grow up and be independent, your Masters will be over, etc....and life will be better again next time. What I'm saying is that you have some sunshine at the horizon....some people don't (they just move day to day in darkness).
Take it easy ok? -
Try to balance out - as ya work, ya play. Relax once in a while to motivate yourself to move on.Originally posted by icebaby0:Sorry, just want to vent...hope no one minds or don't shoot me okay?
I seriously think that I am trying my best to burn myself out. Soon will look like an old lady (maybe I am already ?!?)
I got a full-time job.
Got 4 students (tuition - 4 times a week)
Intend to continue my studies (Masters)...probably will take up once a week or so.
Got 2 monsters (kids) at home to spend time with.
Got 1 big monster to entertain, who doesn't want to do "extra" work to earn abit more to help out!
Got 1 pair of parents who is asking me to help start saving for them (as they intend to borrow $ from me in 1 yrs time)
Can someone knock some sense in me?!?
I am being serious here. I think unless I burn-out will I be satisfied!
I wish I can stay at home to be a tai-tai! *argh! -
Take care man...
Work hard, play hard
Finding a source of motivation, kids maybe?, would be a good start -
do u feel better now?Originally posted by icebaby0:Sorry, just want to vent...hope no one minds or don't shoot me okay?
I seriously think that I am trying my best to burn myself out. Soon will look like an old lady (maybe I am already ?!?)
I got a full-time job.
Got 4 students (tuition - 4 times a week)
Intend to continue my studies (Masters)...probably will take up once a week or so.
Got 2 monsters (kids) at home to spend time with.
Got 1 big monster to entertain, who doesn't want to do "extra" work to earn abit more to help out!
Got 1 pair of parents who is asking me to help start saving for them (as they intend to borrow $ from me in 1 yrs time)
Can someone knock some sense in me?!?
I am being serious here. I think unless I burn-out will I be satisfied!
I wish I can stay at home to be a tai-tai! *argh!
try prioritising wat u want to do ..
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Well, that's what I had always been doing.Originally posted by gentlerock:Wow, your schedule sure looks tight.
Sometimes when we are down, it helps to look at others around use who are more down....then we feel a bit better (I know its cruel, but true).
I know of some single parents who have to work two jobs a day (eg. kindergarten teacher daytime, factory worker night time) to support themselves and their families.
There was even this case where this single father works at a factory every night because night shifts pay more. And instead of taking feeder buses, he walks out long distance every night before and after work.....just to save money on that feeder bus.
At least you have a chance for education - many of them don't!
And what about the countries around us? There are people who have no savings, no future, no jobs, etc.
Hey, when you look at it, your problems are bad....but survivable. At least you have a future.....your kids will grow up and be independent, your Masters will be over, etc....and life will be better again next time. What I'm saying is that you have some sunshine at the horizon....some people don't (they just move day to day in darkness).
Take it easy ok?
I think there are alot more pple in worse situation that I am, that's the thing that is keeping mi alive and pushing on.
By the way, I am not saying that my problems are bad. But what I am saying is that, I am tring to "head" into a burnout zone.
Somewhat like the effect that I know it's bad for me, and yet, I can't resist in aiming for the burn-out. I don't know why but I think it's a damn big character flaw that I have.
But guess I should be happy where I am now. And yes, I am gonna try to finish my damn masters! Sheesh...I hate doing things halfway. -
Prioritising...good question but it seems that everything around me is god-damn urgent!!!Originally posted by margarita:do u feel better now?
try prioritising wat u want to do ..
$$$ - my parents need it, and so do I.
Kids - they always need their parents (I try my best to allocate time)
my studies - haiz...even longer story. Already taken the back sit 3 times. Started studying 3 yrs back, in btw got 2 kids, then pte sch closed down. End up exited from the course. Finally found another sch willing to accept those papers that I had taken before (hence I pay less to finish my studies), if I delay too long to sign up, I forgo that rite. -
me too.. but different too. its like my only motivation.Originally posted by icebaby0:By the way, I am not saying that my problems are bad. But what I am saying is that, I am tring to "head" into a burnout zone.
Somewhat like the effect that I know it's bad for me, and yet, I can't resist in aiming for the burn-out. I don't know why but I think it's a damn big character flaw that I have.
so yer take care. -
i though i the only one who is heading burn out. But ur suituation worse than me. I really pity u given so much commitment but so less time and so little help. I was in this kinda of suituation too was was close to breakdown but from what i experience, the most important is to put a priority on which things to do first. Chuan dao qiao tou zhi ran zhi. Wish u all the best!!!
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The one earning the most money and running the show call the shots.
Show them your power by being in command and control.
Dun burn yourself out...burn them out!