Kelly Campbell, a former Canadian government worker, reflected on her 16 years in public service, highlighting the toll it took on her mental health and family life. After the tragic death of her best friend in 2007, she buried her grief in work, leading to a cycle of overachievement and burnout. Although her job provided purpose, the demands grew increasingly overwhelming, causing a fracture in her personal relationships. Campbell wishes she had recognized her transferable skills sooner and left her position before burnout forced her out.
"For a decade, I knew I should've left public service, but it was a hard decision."
"My family got a completely different version of me than my coworkers."
"I never truly grieved her death, I just buried it under a pile of work."
"I started working from home during the pandemic, and it became impossible to ignore how different a person I'd become."
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