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Feeling extreme burnt out and depressed.

Julie-m — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:34:24 GMT

Today I left my childcare job, and I miss the babies so much. The work has been toxic and unhealthy so I had to find a way to leave. I’m moving to another centre next week, and for some reason I don’t feel good and im super nervous. Truthfully, I don’t want childcare as a long term career and if this new childcare doesn’t work out, I might do retail (beauty wise). I also want to do beauty therapy course some time soon, but money is always the issue. I’ve always been into beauty but have no idea where to start, I feel so extremely burnt out. I’m worried about savings, money, worried if the new work will be fine. I feel so emotionally drained. There’s more to it, but I feel so drained and upset.

Re: Feeling extreme burnt out and depressed.

Croix — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:12:26 GMT

Dear New Member~

I'd like to give you a warm welcme here at the Forum, I hope it helps, I expect it will as if you look around you will find many with similar circumstances and how they coped.

Firstly I think you were very wise to leave a toxic job. It is a big and frightening step but no job is gong to be worth doing you mental injury. I'm very glad you have another to go to. I"d be surpried if htere were not a fresh gathering of young peole to love.

Secondly it is only natural you are extremely worried about the new job and finances. That's only natural and hopefully your worries will ease after you start there.

do oyu have anyone to lend oyu support in hte meantime? A family member or friend perhaps? They do not have to 'fix' things, just listen, talk and care.

i suspect in a way you are luckier than many. You have a long term goal and interest you enjoy, beauty and beauty therapy. These are very worthwhle occupations and give happiness to many. Can I suggest if this field is a hard one to break into you might consider a little volunteering in a parlor to gain expereince?

If you would like to come back and say how things are working out that would be great

Croix

Re: Feeling extreme burnt out and depressed.

Julie-m — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:11:34 GMT

Hi, thank you for your kind response!

I found it really difficult to leave as I’ve been putting it off for the longest time, after my trip from Korea recently, I decided it was time to put in my resignation letter in. Truthfully, they put on a brave face and was very nosey on what I wanted to do and tried to keep me there etc. Even till the day I quit (yesterday) they wanted to know what I was doing so I had no choice but to tell a white lie lol. I was sick of them being so nosey, wanting to know everything. The whole time there they were nitpicking at everything, micromanaging etc and truthfully it got to my head that I felt like I was spiralling and walking on eggshells I was losing my myself. There were moments where they were nice, but tbh, I was sick of pretending that things weren’t ok.

thankyou! I love these little kids so much, I don’t plan on staying long term in this career in childcare, because truthfully my heart is always leaning towards beauty. I’d love to do a beauty course next year haha. For the rest of the year, I want to focus on what’s ahead at the new childcare, earning income.

I gave the new work a call today, and I’m getting my induction this Friday. I know I’ll be full time working with my friend, so I honestly feel so thrilled as I can start fresh.

yes, I have my close friend, sister and boyfriend who all have been super supportive during this rough patch. Im considering going to see a therapist, from the help of my close friends workplace! She looked into it for me.

Thankyou for the reassurance, and yes I’m finding it hard to move into beauty. I feel like the best option right now is for me to earn income for beauty course (I’ve looked into a couple I’m interested in & it’s a bit pricey so I think the smartest move is to take things slowly.)

would like to hear back from you thanks

Julie