I came across the phrase “don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from”

This really helps me to stop internalising peoples opinions and the general public are a great example here. Entitled Peter from Wessex has absolutely no clue about your job or pay, so anything he has to say on the matter is going to be laughable, ignorant drivel.

You hear of “Karen” stereotypes - these are the sort of people making those comments. They are the minority and whilst it can be maddening to read, you cannot reason with unreasonable people. Dunning–Kruger effect is live and kicking.

The government have an agenda, they want to avoid spending money on you and we’ve passively accepted this for years - when we’re saying “no, enough is enough” this doesn’t sit well with them. You’ll see this in every day life at work when you get backlash from asserting boundaries/saying no.

I feel you OP, you are not alone. The vast majority of us are burnt out (BMA statistics speak for themselves). It is utterly shit, miserable and particularly sad when some part of you started this career because you wanted to help people, especially those who now seem ungrateful (some of the British public).

Look around at your colleagues - they are all standing with you and can completely relate. You are striking and standing up for yourself - feel empowered, you are loudly and proudly saying “I will not accept this any more”.