Frustrations and more Frustrations

Philippines
April 3, 2018 3:43pm CST
Here we go! Just expressing my frustrations and emotions here. I have been doing voluntary work for almost 3 years now and I honestly like what I'm doing. I love supporting people who are need of more than medical and physical needs. Because they have become part of my life experience. We learn together and they become friends too. But things has been different lately- i mean way difficult than different.. i have been feeling like a slave more than a volunteer. I have set that thought aside because I know that is non-sense given the fact that you enjoy doing what do. And I do enjoy what I do. It is fulfilling and a great life changing experience. Today is just too much. I think I have been overworked and abused for the last months. I been thinking of just leaving and try my luck somewhere else but it aches me a little bit to JUST LEAVE. it won't be that easy. i honestly have been attached to the people, community and the environment. so many memories, ups and downs. but thinking of making new ones and giving chances to whatever the future and other career path will bring or take me. i am just frustrated right now. maybe, frustrated to make decisions. or maybe i am scared to make my decisions. fear is taking over me! again! i believe i can take enough time to think and weigh in the pros and cons but i also keep in mind that making mistakes is part of making decisions because again; life and i are not perfect. i hope and i pray that i can make a firm decision soon. i guess- i need to make that decision when i still can. sigh! i feel a little better now while drinking a beer. Ha! how are you mylotters? it's been awhile.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Apr 18
Hello. It is only natural to feel those frustrations. Also, it is okay to leave when it is necessary. I mean if you feel that there is no more fulfillment and fun in what you are doing, it is fine to move forward. You know whats right for you. So dont worry,
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• Philippines
4 Apr 18
Good point! :) Thank you! Yes, I think it is time to walk away and keep moving forward. I feel stuck now.
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
5 Apr 18
@therealmaryyy Thank you, Mary Ann. it is a pleasure. You will figure it out somehow. Praying that you will make the right decision. Take care always, my friend.
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• Philippines
5 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 thank you! i appreciate it :) Bless you xx
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 18
I suppose that something serious happened to put you in the condition to decide if to leave. I imagine it's hard, take some days off and then decide.
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• Philippines
4 Apr 18
Just difficult right now. The situation is not getting any better. I get days off and holidays too.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 18
@therealmaryyy If you have days off and holidays, take your time to evaluate the situation and then you can take your decision. If the situation is not getting better, I think the best is to quit.
@AmbiePam (92711)
• United States
4 Apr 18
Can you take a sabbatical? Instead of going full burn out, maybe if you take a month or so break you will come back renewed about what you are doing.
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• Philippines
4 Apr 18
Luckily, we do have holidays. I will get a break before Christmas. Hopefully, I could get something much better after that break. Like a stable job.
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
4 Apr 18
Volunteering should not cause you stress. It is not a job you have to do. If you need to walk away don't feel to bad about it.
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• Philippines
4 Apr 18
Yes, you are absolutely right. It felt like a job that I'm not getting paid off :(
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
5 Apr 18
Just be brave!I believe everyone can be frustrated sometimes. It's very common, and we will be Happy again with time passed by. You know, time can cure our sadness. Come on!
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• Philippines
5 Apr 18
Trying my best to be brave! :) Thank you! :)
@Plethos (13581)
• United States
4 Apr 18
whats changed? new admin? no funding?
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• Philippines
4 Apr 18
Government :(
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@Plethos (13581)
• United States
6 Apr 18
@therealmaryyy - grass roots movement, take back your country and its common sense.
@rakski (122903)
• Philippines
4 Apr 18
Hello mary. I hope you have not decide yet what to do. Just think things over. Relax and rest first and think things over and over again. It is hard to decide when you are tired and exhausted and emotional. What you are doing is very good. You are helping a lot of people.
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• Philippines
4 Apr 18
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately but still haven't come up to a solid and final decision yet. Sigh.
@HeavenlyB (223)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
28 Apr 18
I do voluntary work sometime and you feel close to those you are helping, try to speak up in getting help before making a decision