Update Please Nani....How are you doing?

I feel you. I am doing a masters on top of my full time job and it’s kicking my ass. And my best friend is struggling with her emotional health because her job is so stressful. Make sure you are taking care of yourself.

You realized your health and happiness are taking a hit with your job. That's the first step to making changes so that you begin practicing self care. Think more about what is for your highest good. I realize your job is important, but so are you. Sending hugs your way.

@GreatNani. Find a rich Playboy... Go full Hedonist while you still have the Right Stuff, haha!

Remember too, that many of us are seasonal, or at least have our busy times of year ( accountants Dec. thru April...then 3 days a week!) . Eventually you'll find your rhythm to your life

If it's temporaray , then of course it will pass.
Your realization of this, signals an awareness. An awareness that empowers you to put a limit on it. Be rational, crunch the numbers and then you decide what you need to invest to put you where you want/ need to be.

My life was ate up by this in the past. At age 60, and single, with finances in order I have more control.

Anyway, by Labor Day I am burnt out on the roofing season. I know I have to push for 2 more months, then it's 4+ months of part-time work.. So just be rational ( of course, I don't have any friends....)

The only point I can make is yes you realized it is taking its toll, please make time for the Greatnani. At least a wee bit.

Suzanne, I think you are dedicated but your job would make anybody tired and grumpy. Others need to understand that.

Well having been in your position before (getting up, going to work, coming home, going to bed, getting up, going to work, about 60-70 hours per week) and quitting my job because of it, I went to a psychologist who asked me the most important question anyone ever asked me: Did you enjoy the job when you started it? That opened my eyes to the fact that it wasn't the job, it was how I was doing it and I went back to the job. More than likely there might be some things you can put off or change how you do them to give yourself more free time. Maybe you'll have to ask for extensions. Not knowing the ins and outs of your business I can't really make suggestions on changes but hopefully you can look at it from the perspective I did when I was asked the question.

Ah education, think of the long term... oh no I said term! Sorry