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My ‘Dream Job’ Had Me Waking Up at 4:30 AM — Here’s Why That Almost Ruined Me
Turns out, no amount of alarms can fix a job that’s literally wearing you out.
Do you ever feel like your body is holding up against you, even though your mind is telling you to stop and think? A few years back, I had the impression that being a consultant was my ultimate goal, but the combination of inconsistent hours, 60-hour working days, and severe attendance regulations ultimately caused me to fall into squalor.
I was not only exhausted, but my body and mind were also rebellious, and it was time to recognize the warning signs before it became too late. My life was not solely focused on sleeping through alarms. Keep reading to understand why.
Why My Job’s Schedule Was Literally Trying to Kill Me
Let’s face it: the earliest times of 4:30 am on one day, 4:54 am the next, and 6:57 am after that were never designed for humans. It was as if my job was attempting to make me lose.
My body was in a state of constant flux, lacking any indication of sleep. Despite my efforts to set alarms every ten minutes and Alexa for backup, it felt like my brain had developed a defense mechanism.
