Has anyone been in a position where they were unsure whether they needed to find a new job, rather than just taking time off? How did you make that decision?
Today, I contemplated putting in for some PTO. I'm worn out and it's becoming harder and harder to only have 2 days a week off of work. I need rest as my job is becoming increasingly demanding.
I've noticed lately that I've had more breakdowns at work. Anything and everything is enough to set me off. I can't seem to handle anything that comes my way anymore. I used to be very good at juggling multiple demands but now I just feel like shutting down. I'm asking more and more of coworkers because too much is being asked out of someone who just doesn't have much more to give.
Today, for instance, I was very much needed. However, I was also very much absent. I delegated one admission to the staff development coordinator and made arrangements for the second admit to go to the other unit. I missed both of my scheduled Care Conferences. I took several breaks today and was gone for over an hour this afternoon. I barely answered any call lights. I just did not have anything inside me to give. I may have physically been at work, but mentally I was gone.
This isn't the first day like this recently either, although today was worse than usual. I feel like I need to take a few extra days off at the least. However, I'm also seriously considering looking at other positions because I'm physically and mentally worn out from this one. I don't want to jump the gun, though, if all I really need is time to bounce back.
