Does anyone here struggle w depression? I find that the hours and intensity can really make things tough for me.

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Health is more important. Not sure what class you are but regardless you might want to re priority

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Totally agree, I work in mDB Wealth Management the environment is not conducive to good mental health. I have mentioned this to my manager in Switzerland and been marked down

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Health is more important. Not sure what class you are but regardless you might want to re priority

From time to time. I haven’t been diagnosed as such but have phases of feeling really down and overwhelmed by all that’s going on around me. Those around me wouldn’t necessarily see it though, I’m good at hiding my emotions as I have a naturally positive persona but hidden behind that can be a different state of mind.

How down I feel depends on the time of year (projects, funding rounds etc), how heavy the workload is, how supported I am by those around me and what else is going on in life. Don’t get me wrong, life is good but sometimes being in the middle of everything all the time and having a high profile role visible to the CEO brings a certain intensity. All whilst trying to manage family life with two young children.

Thankfully I am able to recognise when I feel myself start to slip and usually able to do something about it. Whether that’s take a day off, leave on time or do something for me, go for a walk, hit the bike trails - whatever works.

Do not ignore it though. I’ve been in this industry long enough to have witnessed people burning out, going off on long term sick, and most unfortunately, suicides of two close colleagues.

You must look after yourself above all else.

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