hasunoha

I'm tired from work

I work as a doctor in Tokyo.

First, working hours are long.
I go to work until 7 in the morning, take a break for lunch for about 15 minutes (there are times when there are no days off and no meals), and leave work at an average of around 21:00. If it's early, it's 19:30, and if it's late, I'll finish work after the date.
After working in the middle of the night on duty about 4 times a month, I work normally the next day as well.
Even when I get home, I get a call from work. I go to work at 8:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, and I can go home earlier than weekdays, but basically there isn't a day when I don't have to go to work. I take a full day off every 2-3 months due to my boss's consideration.

I also feel that the responsibility is huge.
Of course, I think there are responsibilities in any job, but if you make a mistake, it can be life-threatening, so the burden on your mind is huge.
I don't know when I'll be called to work urgently, so I can't even go out.

There isn't much to be appreciated by patients. I don't work to be appreciated, though.
When performing painful or painful procedures, etc., complaints may also be made. This is also painful because they are doing it to improve the patient's condition while feeling sorry.

It's an occupation I chose myself, and I'm getting a decent salary, so I'm not dissatisfied. I often get harshly scolded, but my bosses are reasonable people, and there's nothing unreasonable.
Recently, however, I've been running out of room for my feelings.
I don't want to die, but I think I might die if I work this way.
I'm a woman, but my period is gone because my lifestyle is irregular. Recently, I'm tired and it's a hassle to come home and take a bath.

On the other hand, my boss tells me that when I was around my age, I was even busier at work.
Certainly, I think I have to work harder to become a full person.

I don't feel like quitting, and I'm thinking of doing my best at work with a strong heart.
I'm sorry, but if you get words of encouragement, etc., it seems like I'll be able to do my best.
Thank you for your support.

6 Zen Responses

It's a detox.

They keep their work worthwhile and passionate, and they continue to do it single-mindedly.
I'm doing my best.

If you exhort “I'm tired” to Hasunoha like this,

Really, thank you for your hard work.
Thanks as always.
Really, thank you

I will convey the words of labor.
The answers are within 1000 characters, so you can cheer for 1000 characters.

I want them to keep doing their best, but I've seen many people burn out because they try too hard.

I understand the burden of hard work during difficult times.
But the balance between exhaustion and recovery is bad, isn't it?

If you spend time at work, spend a little money on food that satisfies your heart, and care that rests your eyes, legs, face, sleep, and sympathetic nerves.

Talking to doctors about physical care is presumptuous, but there is also a saying that doctors are unhealthy.

If you want to take a nap with the sutras as background music, I'll cooperate. If you feel tired enough to accumulate in your body, please exhale.

I sincerely care about my health.

P.S. But after all, I think it's necessary to secure time to recover rather than rest before falling down.
It is the same for patients and themselves that late judgment saves lives.
Take measures as soon as possible, not just before you fall down.

I appreciate it

I feel quite tired.
However, when I read your sentences, your strength of intentions and beliefs are unblurred, and there is a saying that you don't want to quit.
I think she's a very strong woman.
Realistically, the working hours seem to be long, and the harshness is conveyed. However, there is no weak sound. It really makes me bow my head.
What is the attitude of confronting without time to rest
I felt that we, the monks, must follow suit.
Thank you for telling us how difficult it is.
Thank you so much for saying it.
I really can't say take it easy.
Even though you can do your best, I really can't say try hard or don't work hard.
However, thank you very much for writing it here.
That's because I was able to teach them to learn.
I am simply grateful.
If you can take even a short break, please take a good rest.
There are probably patients waiting for you.
I also studied medicine for a bit, but I felt like throwing myself out in a very, very tough world over and over again.
If they have cleared that difficult situation and are doing their best on the front line, then they are probably excellent people after all. There's no doubt about that.
Patients are very thankful for the sight of them devoting themselves to work while being physically destroyed. Patients are full of themselves, so they probably won't be able to express their gratitude.
Actually, it's rewarding if people appreciate you.

I appreciate you.
But, I'm just saying thank you.
I sincerely hope that you will be able to improve your physical condition even a little bit.

Those who can't save themselves can't save others

SS

Don't overdo it with your mind or body anymore.

is that okay?

Please listen carefully.

We monks are also doctors in a sense.

You can also see from Buddhist scriptures that Shakyamuni, Nyorai, and Bosatsu are also called medical kings.

We are far from Buddha, though...

Well, the goal of Buddhism is to cure mental illness (called ignorance, worry). Also, monks who practice Buddhism are among those who are in the process.

Can such doctors and monks save others when they are mentally or physically ill?

I can't save it.

First, you have to save yourself and then move on to saving others.

Those who cannot save themselves cannot save others.

Please save yourself first so that you can take care of yourself with plenty of time.

If the review of the work system does not improve, of course, a job change is also a matter of course in view. It's also a good idea to work part-time under a doctor you can respect at a private hospital where you can heal both your mind and body. There must be many paths.

You should never overdo it.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

The term death from overwork crosses my mind

Hello SS. Thank you for writing.

It is said that he works as a doctor.

They work long hours and have a lot of responsibility at work.

People think they'll die if they work this way.

Also, my boss told me that they were even busier with themselves.
I was told the story of SS.

You're doing a tough job, aren't you? I can imagine SS clenching his teeth and doing his best. I have a sense of respect for SS's attitude of having a strong heart and wanting to do my best.

I'm really sorry for not being able to snuggle up to SS's words that I don't feel like quitting and that I want words of encouragement in order to do my best...

If possible, I would like you to draw a line somewhere and quit when you've crossed that line. If possible, I would like them to change to a workplace with a better work environment.

Aren't you already seeing signs that your physical condition is limited, such as menstruation? It is said that SS is in their 20s, so even if you overdo it to a certain extent, your body will follow you.

But what awaits beyond that is, in fact, you might die, or even start to want to die.

I also know doctors, so I hear that it's a hard work and stressful job. This is especially true recently because of the coronavirus.

While I think it would be best for SS to do what they want to do, if the limit really seems to be reached, please run away. I really want them to change to a workplace where people don't have to hurt their bodies excessively.

Thank you for your question.
Thank you so much for your hard work day and night for patients.
By the way, I think of course you know the borderline of death from overwork, but how do you diagnose it by comparing it to yourself?
If you work more than 80 hours of overtime per month, it's a red light, isn't it? Isn't that a red light?
If it's a red light, work style reforms will of course be necessary. Nonetheless, if you are a medical practitioner, you are free to change things yourself, but in the case of a working doctor, I think it's quite difficult.
But it's difficult, so if you leave it as it is, nothing will change, and it will make your juniors who come after you feel pain. You might fall down before that.
So discuss it with your colleagues and your boss to reduce your work hours little by little.
My boss has been brainwashed by the way I've done it up until now, so it may be difficult, but let's advise that if we don't make changes, all new people will quit.
I want to be able to take a day off on average per week.
Let someone else do what you can do even if you're not a doctor.
When I work 24 hours a day, I want to be able to take a few naps along the way.
Be sure to ask them to increase the number of staff needed.
It's unavoidable when urgent medical treatment is needed, but when that's not the case, I go home around 18:00 to 19:00.
Be sure to clearly indicate above that you will refuse anything more.
Don't be complicit.
You're not a slave, are you?
It is precisely because medical care is carried out responsibly that we maintain our mental and physical health.
Speaking of which, in a book I read recently, a philosopher said that moderate exercise, a good night's sleep, and healing the mind by being exposed to art (art, music, literature, romance) are necessary in order to live.
Please take good care of yourself.

Thank you so much.

Thanks to people like you
We can live our lives with peace of mind.

You're probably really busy right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If vaccinations etc. begin
It could be more difficult.

No one can afford it anymore
There are probably many people who don't express their appreciation.
but medical personnel
It certainly supports human life.
I really appreciate it.
Thank you so much.