Many of us dream of that six-figure salary, but what if the price tag is your mental health? A Business Insider article highlights three high-earners who walked away from their careers to prioritize their well-being. Hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu and guest therapist Ryan Heapy break it down on this segment of “What’s Trending.”
The Price of the Hustle
Jean Kang thrived in Big Tech, but the pressure to constantly “outperform” left her feeling burnt out. Ryan says that while some careers can offer a lot of money, it may rob us of following our dreams, passion, or the greater purpose we feel we’re here to pursue.
Anxiety Attacks and All-Nighters
Eric Yu, a former Facebook employee, describes suffering from panic attacks after just two short years on the job. Ryan says signs of work-related anxiety can be how much work you take home with you or how much it gives you stress. Ask yourself, when you get up in the morning, are you looking forward to the day?
When it Makes You Cry
An anonymous former McKinsey consultant describes working grueling sixteen-hour shifts in a toxic work environment. Ryan says when re-evaluating your options, ask yourself if your job is something you can see yourself doing a few years into the future. Is it affecting your outside relationships? Therapy can be a great step to answer these questions.
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