Burnout at work

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I've been working too much lately. I lost my original high-paying job last year has the company decided to lay off people to cut costs. Now, I've had to take two jobs to make ends meet. I'm working upto 16 hours everyday mostly without breaks. It's taking a toll on my physical and mental health. I don't even get to properly relax on weekends but I can't let the jobs go because I need the money badly. I might have a breakdown soon.

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2 Answers
soreWigeon3
Taking care of your finances is important but so is taking care of your health. Try to communicate with your bosses to not give you work atleast on weekends, it's something you could rightfully ask for. Also, actively seek other jobs that can pay your bills at once and doesn't require you to work every waking hour.
ashamedPorpoise3
Hey, Working 16 hours a day is not healthy so first and foremost try to find a job where you can sustain without doing so. Till then, try to do a little relaxation trick. After every hour of work, take a 5-10 minute break and just walk around your apartment. It'll help you stay afloat as it's much better than working in a stretch.