Still Showing Up (Even When I Want to Walk Out)

Let me be honest—some days it takes everything in me just to clock in.

I’ve been doing my best to keep my head up, to be professional, to protect my peace, but when you’re in an environment that refuses to see you—really see you—it starts to chip away at you.

And lately? I’m exhausted.

I Spoke Up. And It Feels Like It Fell on Deaf Ears.

I finally said something. Although there have been talks before. I stopped reaching out because I got tired of telling my own manager what was happening in the warehouse.

I talked to my managers. I talked to HR. I let them know how I’ve been treated—how disrespected and unsupported I’ve felt.

And do you know what I got in return?

“Give it time.”

No urgency. No real resolution.

Just delays and excuses.

My immediate manager didn’t even bother to show up—he was more focused on his vacation than the reality I’ve been dealing with every day.

This is what it looks like when a system is built to protect comfort over accountability.

I’m Not the Problem—Your Culture Is

I’m not unreasonable.

I’m not asking for anything wild.

I just want to come in, do my job, and be treated with basic respect.

Instead, I’m surrounded by coworkers who slack off, make excuses, and somehow still expect me to carry the weight. I had to confront one of them recently, and as expected—she had an excuse ready before I even finished speaking.

I’m tired of being the one who notices everything.

I’m tired of being the one who speaks up first.

I’m tired of being the one who’s expected to tolerate everything while everyone else does the bare minimum.

My Boyfriend Told Me to Stop Letting Them In

The people at work?

They love to ask questions.

They want to hear stories. They want to pick your brain. They want to get close just enough to say they “know” you, then turn around and twist what you say.

My boyfriend told me to stop letting them get personal with me.

Stop giving them access to pieces of me they haven’t earned.

And he’s right.

Because the same people asking about my life will act like I’m difficult the moment I set a boundary.

From now on? I’m clocking in. Doing what I need to do. And keeping it moving.

I’ve Been Applying to Jobs with No Luck—But I’m Not Giving Up

It’s frustrating.

Sending out resume after resume. Hoping for a call back. Trying to hold onto hope while feeling like you’re one breath away from quitting it all.

But I’m not giving up.

I’m too close to the life I want.

And this version of me—the one who doesn’t tolerate disrespect, the one who sets boundaries, the one who speaks up even when it’s uncomfortable—she’s not going anywhere.

Final Word: You’re Not Too Much for Wanting Basic Respect

To everyone who’s been told to “hang in there” while being ignored, gaslit, or overworked:

You’re not crazy. You’re not too sensitive. You’re not overreacting.

You’re just around people who benefit from your silence—and hate that you’ve found your voice.

Keep speaking. Keep showing up. Keep protecting your peace.

Even when it’s hard.

Even when you’re tired.

Even when you feel invisible.

Because this version of you? She’s still that bitch. And she’s not going to let a toxic job break her.

Let’s Talk: Are you dealing with a toxic job too?

Tell me how you’re protecting your energy and holding it down. You’re not alone.