A college graduate was overcome with emotion as she shared her challenges adjusting to her demanding 9-to-5 work schedule.

A recent college graduate from New Jersey found herself caught in an emotional storm as she shared the hurdles of adjusting to the typical nine-to-five work routine in her debut professional position. Brielle, a New Jersey resident, openly discussed her challenges in juggling a life beyond her demanding daily commute and extended office hours. 

In a sincere video that swiftly gained over 1.5 million views, Brielle disclosed her struggles, revealing that she scarcely had time or energy for basic self-care tasks like cooking or showering after returning home from work. She stressed that her concerns weren’t unique to her job but rather reflected the taxing nature of the conventional 9-5 work model.

Brielle’s journey to her current role was characterized by five months of relentless job searching and sending out numerous applications daily. She relocated to New Jersey to accommodate her job in New York, a decision influenced by the exorbitant rent prices in the city.

With tears welling in her eyes, Brielle recounted her taxing daily routine, expressing frustration over the extensive commute to and from work. She confessed that life would be considerably easier if she lived closer to her workplace, stating, “I leave here and catch the train at around 7:30 am, and I don’t return until at least 6:15 pm. I barely have time for anything.”

In a subsequent video shared with her TikTok following, which numbered around 118,800, Brielle disclosed that on certain days, she didn’t make it home until 7:30 pm. “I just want to shower, eat, and sleep. I don’t even have the time or energy to cook dinner,” she added, expressing frustration at being unable to prioritize exercise.

Brielle believed that achieving a better work-life balance would be more feasible if she had the option to work remotely. While acknowledging that things “could be worse,” she lamented the exhaustion that engulfed her after long workdays.

Despite labeling herself as “emotional” and “dramatic” for concerning herself with making time for personal life activities like dating and nurturing friendships, viewers inundated the comments section with their own tales of grappling with work-life balance.

One commenter empathized, remarking, “It’s so monotonous and disheartening. I understand your struggle, girl,” while another echoed, “Five days of work and just two off feels like torture, honestly.” Calls for a shorter workweek were prevalent, with some proposing that Gen Z should ascend to management roles to collectively advocate for a four-day workweek.

Others pointed out that the traditional 40-hour workweek was established for an era when one person could manage household duties, which is no longer realistic in today’s dual-income households.

However, not all responses were sympathetic to Brielle’s predicament, with some sarcastically welcoming her to “real life” and “adulthood.” One individual even suggested, “You could always quit and enlist in the military.”

In a subsequent video, Brielle acknowledged her fortune and appreciation for securing employment shortly after college. She acknowledged that her schedule would be even more demanding with the additional responsibilities of caring for children or pets. She extended empathy to working parents, recognizing the mental and emotional strain such schedules can induce.

Brielle concluded by advocating for a shift in America’s conventional nine-to-five work model. She argued that it disproportionately benefits corporations, the extremely wealthy, and influencers who aren’t confined by traditional schedules. Her plea echoed the sentiments of many who yearn for a more equitable work-life balance in a continuously evolving world.

The video elicited an outpouring of support from viewers, particularly those in the marketing field like Brielle. Some advocated for a transition to a four-day workweek, highlighting the widespread battle for achieving a balance between work and personal life.

Brielle’s journey to her current role was characterized by five months of relentless job searching and sending out numerous applications daily. She relocated to New Jersey to accommodate her job in New York, a decision influenced by the exorbitant rent prices in the city.

With tears welling in her eyes, Brielle recounted her taxing daily routine, expressing frustration over the extensive commute to and from work. She confessed that life would be considerably easier if she lived closer to her workplace, stating, “I leave here and catch the train at around 7:30 am, and I don’t return until at least 6:15 pm. I barely have time for anything.”

In a subsequent video shared with her TikTok following, which numbered around 118,800, Brielle disclosed that on certain days, she didn’t make it home until 7:30 pm. “I just want to shower, eat, and sleep. I don’t even have the time or energy to cook dinner,” she added, expressing frustration at being unable to prioritize exercise.

Brielle believed that achieving a better work-life balance would be more feasible if she had the option to work remotely. While acknowledging that things “could be worse,” she lamented the exhaustion that engulfed her after long workdays.

Despite labeling herself as “emotional” and “dramatic” for concerning herself with making time for personal life activities like dating and nurturing friendships, viewers inundated the comments section with their own tales of grappling with work-life balance.

One commenter empathized, remarking, “It’s so monotonous and disheartening. I understand your struggle, girl,” while another echoed, “Five days of work and just two off feels like torture, honestly.” Calls for a shorter workweek were prevalent, with some proposing that Gen Z should ascend to management roles to collectively advocate for a four-day workweek.

Others pointed out that the traditional 40-hour workweek was established for an era when one person could manage household duties, which is no longer realistic in today’s dual-income households.

However, not all responses were sympathetic to Brielle’s predicament, with some sarcastically welcoming her to “real life” and “adulthood.” One individual even suggested, “You could always quit and enlist in the military.”

In a subsequent video, Brielle acknowledged her fortune and appreciation for securing employment shortly after college. She acknowledged that her schedule would be even more demanding with the additional responsibilities of caring for children or pets. She extended empathy to working parents, recognizing the mental and emotional strain such schedules can induce.

Brielle concluded by advocating for a shift in America’s conventional nine-to-five work model. She argued that it disproportionately benefits corporations, the extremely wealthy, and influencers who aren’t confined by traditional schedules. Her plea echoed the sentiments of many who yearn for a more equitable work-life balance in a continuously evolving world.

 

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im also getting sick leave me alone im emotional ok i feel 12 and im scared of not having time to live

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