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You may want to quit that toxic job before it kills you

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My mother pointed out something that has left me worried. She says I have become highly-irritable, that I'm ever tired and worn out during the evenings and only seem relaxed during weekends. To be honest, I dread waking up to go to the office, which I joined about four months ago. My boss appreciates no one and is always shouting. I have contemplated quitting, but I have no job to go to. What do I do?

Someone once told me that a mother will always see beyond the said and keep quiet about it till she can no longer hold. A mother is one of the few people who can tell you something as it is, and be there to comfort you and give advice when needed. Your mother may have witnessed your mood swings and changes so much that she is concerned. Maybe you were once a bubbly lady who enjoyed your every moment that life offered you, even spending time with your family, which is no longer there.

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