I have so many deadlines lined up and need to work over 15 hours each day. I am already burned out and have no motivation to work. Part of me dares me to not work and face the consequences, at the end of the day its just a job. Is it normal to feel this way? I am just not able to find the motivation to work. Anyone who has felt this way, how did you get through such situations and lack of motivation?

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I have no advice but I can relate. I feel like all of us are dragging through the deadlines and life. Im strongly considering leaving without a job lined up soon.

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I know other associates who consider leaving. Fish Bowl is a good place to look around. If something better comes up, consider taking a shot at an interview. My friend has interviewed without telling anyone/not sure if anyone suspects it either

How long have the 15 hour days been going and how much longer do you anticipate they will go?

Okay that is too long. If it were me, I’d be looking for another job because that is not sustainable. I think you will need to stick out the remaining two weeks unless you have enough money saved to be out of work. Then takes vacation and focus on finding something that is a better fit. That’s my advice. Best of luck to you!

What city do you work in?

Sorry to hear it’s so busy, sounds really tough.

Set up a meeting with your work counselor and engagement manager/whoever is responsible for your schedule. You should not be working that many hours a week

If you’re putting in those kinds of hours for such a long period of time you shouldn’t really be worried about the consequences of not getting something done, any company working their employees like that presumably has sky high turnover and probably is just planning on riding you until you quit. Doesn’t seem to me like they’d be in much of a position to do anything about a missed deadline given what you’ve described.

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