As a manager, I noticed how quickly availability turns into expectation. One yes becomes constant reach, and suddenly quiet consistency gets overlooked while louder effort gets praised. I learned that doing everything does not always mean being valued, and burning out quietly helps no one. I want to care about my work without letting it take over my life. How do you stay committed without giving away every piece of yourself?

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I don't have an answer. I'm in the same place. Trying to figure out how to care without burning out. Some days I manage it better than others. The fact you're thinking about it probably means you're already doing better than most people. Too many of us get caught in a routine without ever stopping to question if it makes sense.

A big thing for me was not being available when I'm not in the building. When I'm in the building, I'm doing my best, working as hard as anybody else, extremely committed. But when I'm at home? Don't even try to reach me.

I’m interested to hear answers because this seems to be the predicament that I am in right now 👀

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