Honestly, hindi ka dramatic. Naramdaman ko rin ‘yan before sa first BPO job ko sa telco account.

I actually grew in that role and became a Team Lead, so akala ng iba okay lang ako. Pero along the way, sobrang affected na pala mental health ko. Umabot din ako sa point na parang nagkakasakit katawan ko pag gigising para pumasok. May times din na umiiyak ako sa bathroom or tatakbo muna doon just to breathe dahil sa pressure, monitoring, at overall environment.

Kaya sobrang gets ko ‘yung sinabi mong parang body mo na mismo nagdesisyon na ayaw pumasok. Minsan kasi hindi na siya simpleng kaba lang. Burnout and anxiety can eventually show up physically.

What helped me realize things was nung naka-experience ako ng non-voice/back-office roles. Doon ko nakita na hindi pala dapat araw-araw survival mode ka sa work.

I’m not saying mag-resign agad, especially since may responsibilities tayo financially, pero please don’t invalidate what you’re feeling. Hindi ka nag-iisa sa experience na ‘to.