I told my manager I was feeling overwhelmed

and they said 'you just need to prioritize your tasks and remember, we're all in this together... as a high-performing team, not as people who will actually support you'

My manager told me to 'embrace the chaos' as a growth opportunity.

My therapist just calls it 'a toxic work environment'.

I'm at the point where I'm considering a side hustle

to pay for the side hustle I already have to pay for my main job

I've been doing the work in therapy to develop healthier coping mechanisms

Now I can procrastinate with a clear conscience and call it 'self-care'.