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Gaslight Me

Giving me subtle clues they don't care Asking me to work 9 hour shifts without a lunch break Staying late and arriving early every shift Lying to myself about the sciatica shooting down my leg Intrinsically frustrated with my life Giving it all despite the inevitable fall Highlighting the fool in my heart Too much of a team player to give up Makes me wish I didn't care Even though I enable my self-destruction

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/11/2021 12:30:00 PM

Christopher, it sounds like you need to learn how to say, "NO MORE!" Two small words that can send a message like no other. Good acrostic!

Christopher Goss
Date: 12/11/2021 2:09:00 PM

Thank you! I really appreciate it. This isn't a format I've done before. As for your advice I wish it was that easy. I've spoken with management and all I get is apathy. It would be one thing if they at least acted like they cared but they don't. The most frustrating part is I can't really quit because I'm making amazing money and finally have benefits. It's just a tough situation.