Out of the frying pan, into the fire.

After my divorce, I started my own business to support my family. 13 years of long hours and hard work, but I was always there for my kids. When they got older and independent, I thought it was the perfect time to get rid of the expenses and liability of my own business and get a traditional full time job. BIG!!! MISTAKE!!!! Huge.

70 hours a week, super toxic culture, extremely low morale, more and more responsibilities with very little training. In short, I got sold a bill of goods.

I’ve closed my business, but I can’t go back even if I needed to, I’m over it and I’d need to rebuild.

I burned out to the point of being ashes mentally. Im exhausted. I haven’t been social in months. In short I’m miserable and stuck until I can find a new job. Suggestions on anything?!

Posted Apr 5, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC

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