“Someday, we might probably die at our jobs.” My colleague’s words sent a chill and chuckle up my chest at the same time, causing me to choke on my food.
I shouldn’t think that but it’s true. My job is incredible demanding and draining. Here I am, in a 5-star hotel room, working double time at my work conference – working as a greeter by day and crunching numbers by night. At least the per-diem is good, good enough to cover room service.
I shut off my laptop. Time for bed but before I could reach the bed, everything blacked out.
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This is Another Story 
Horrifically, this is becoming a norm nowadays.
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Seems his colleague was right.
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I’m hoping the fact your MC is telling this story means it all ended up OK, but yes – working too hard isn’t good for any of us and is becoming more and more the normal.
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Oh yeah, he’s okay. I’m sure he felt refreshed after his little nap on the floor. 😀
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Well, as they say; if work was enjoyable they would not need to pay us to do it.
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Absolutely.
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There is nothing better than a good blackout to serve as a wake-up call. 🙂
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The friend was right. He may not have died at his job this time but that blackout was a definite warning sign. The pressure some feel from their work burdens is awful. Well told.
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Definitely. Thank you for reading.
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