I. Am. So. Overwhelmed. 😧

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^ you need divine intervention not this principal

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You’re a principal. You cannot say that! Delegate your issues to a BA

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Give me some work . 10% utilization

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Take 3 deep breaths, then walk around the block, then drink some water, then tackle your most immediate task

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Hire me and you can delegate everything to me

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I actually appreciate the candid post. PPDs get burned out too... just hope you remember that your underlings are probably fired too.

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You have done it before and you can do it again. It’s just a phase and it will surely pass. Times like this require a step back. God is your strength

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C1 - how?!

Like, 10% takes talent...

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Cont. “With all this money I have from this year’s Share of Profits” 🤓

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What firm @Op

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I think it's refreshing to have someone in the senior ranks be so frank. OP what do you think would help alleviate some of the stress? Things that your staff can help with? Ultimately, remember that all things pass. I had to remind myself of that recently and often.

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^brief dull phase before the project kicks in 😛

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10%, don't think you can recover from that. But that actually takes some effort so you may be rewarded

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Principal you look cute in those emoji

🍲 here’s some chicken soup! It’s warm 🙂

It happens to us all, irrespective of level or tenure. OP, try making a list of what needs to get done. Won't make it all go away, but in the past it's helped me feel like I have some control over things. Hang in there.

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