After 3 miserable years, I don’t think I can hack it in this field; it’s too hard and I am tired of feeling stupid & guilty every day. I’ve always been bad with deadlines and now I have a PM on an incredibly boring engagement with high standards and vague directions who wants things done well in advance. I have become so depressed and burnt out from the constant fear. What careers can I do instead so that I can pay my bills? I’m in government consulting unfortunately. Idk what I like anymore

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I don't have any suggestions or solutions, just so much empathy. You're not alone in feeling this way or having these experiences. I wish none of us were ever in that boat. ❤️

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Thank you 😪

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Did I write this? Lol. I don’t have advice but just saying as a senior consultant in government I feel you, it’s not easy

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I’m in the same boat right now. I know I’m good at my job but it really is a strufggle with adhd and getting feedback on things I cant change (have tried for entire life)…if you figure it out let us all know. For me passion anout initiative and people I support are what gets me up in morning, but the upward politics are becoming very hard due to executive dysfunction

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You Arlington based?

Actually, no. I’m in a different state capital

I think you can try another job in the same field since that's where your experiences lie. Not guaranteed but you may be lucky to fall into another organization with a more relaxed environment/culture. I have seen this happen a couple of times. Sorry you are in this situation. I wish you goodluck.

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