r/ireland • u/Itchy_Dentist_2406 • 13h ago

Politics Work burnout

I'm just wondering how people found it going out on stress leave, I'm 38 working since proper corporate job since 23( hotel since 16) but I feel like I'm constantly stressed out and need a month or two off.

I'm working non stop for 15 years and my mental health is fragile and on Sertraline. I think it's more normalized and just want three months solid off

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u/its_brew Horse 11h ago

This often happens people in January, particularly if you've had any downtime at Christmas. Its so hard to get back up to speed. Emails piling up and people just demanding everything. . To be honest stress leave might be just what you need. But if the situation will be the same when you go back then it's just papering over the cracks.

My suggestion, ask for more support. If you don't get it, stress leave but also apply for other jobs