I am feeling very burnt out but I cant afford to quit because of my mortgage. I feel like my salary has become a cage that I cannot escape. Anyone else feel trapped by life?

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Sell the house - escape the cage!

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Is it just bad timing or will I always feel this way?

Always. No matter how much of a raise I get.

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I'm so glad I'm not alone

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