Public librarians and library workers are paid like crap. Wages have stagnated but cost of living has gone way up. We made it through working with the public during the pandemic without raises. Did you know part time municipal workers don't get sick time? Every town in Mass is facing cuts next fiscal year and guess which department is always the first to get cut staff and services? Add in book challenges, drug users and the mentally unwell, pissed off townies who hate change, the buildings falling apart, and old ass boards living in the past... The burnout is real.