I have an 11-hour shift today and I haven't slept yet. My anxiety, stress and depression are unbearable. I don't want to go to work because the new boss is such a bully. I was new to the group/department and she was shaming me for my mistakes, even though I only follow what I learned during orientation and training. Her rules are different. I don't really want to go, but I have no choice.

I was very sick yesterday so I didn't report for work, but I sent her a message asking for permission. I got verbal lashings on text. I really can't stand it anymore. She's also a woman in her 40s or 50s acting like she just turned 15, with all her mannerisms and behavior.

My last two months with this company have been really great. I just got transferred to this team. Only been here for a week.

Help.

Yes and for the first half I was VERY productive. However I eventually crashed/burned and needed to go home but I held on to my faith and pushed through the rain.

Your boss sounds like a bitch.

She kind of is, but I hope the situation improves because I can't stand being treated like that. Did you have to drink or eat anything to stay awake?

Well I don't work but a couple of months ago I had a gig at the theater and I had morning+ afternoon shows and decided to not sleep. I slept as they were doing my make up and back stage and have no proper memory of what happened.

The closest I've done was 3 hours of sleep.
Because I went gay clubbing till 4AM
But I work in an office and just sit there all day

Nope. I went clubbing but came home pretty early (like 2am) but turns out I had a 2:30pm shift so that was defo doable

Confront your boss on her behavior and attitude and in case she'll fire you (idk how things work in america) look for a new job before confronting her. Obviously you'd do better at work if it weren't for your issues and lack of commitment because of your boss

Yes, more than I can count.

Did it back in college too.

I'm so sorry sis. Your work environment sounds toxic and horrible. The constant shaming can really impact your confidence and interfere with your ability to perform well at work.
When it starts impacting your quality of life, it's time to get away from it. Can you request to be moved to a new team? Or maybe look for a new job, which is easier said than done, I know.

I used to work at a supermarket that opened at 6am so sometimes after being at the club all night I'd walk right into work for a shift. I did it about three times and I'd never do it again.

Sucks about your manager though. Get out of there/complain about her sis!

Not work, no. But I did it frequently at school, I mean like two times a week. By January I was so far behind in everything because my Mum had been ill, and these were the most important exams of my life and would determine when I go university. Someone suggested Modafinil to me, so I ordered some of the internet (off-label use; but they are legal to possess)

They were literally incredible. I took four very essay-based subjects, and we would have god knows how many practice essays for our exams. It felt so weird bashing out a 1000 word essay in 30 minutes (on the laptop ofc) and it being to a high standard. Not only that, but it seemed to increase my confidence as well. I'd actually be putting my hand up and asking questions.

The US Airforce use to give it to its Pilots, and a joint Oxford-Harvard study has confirmed it it is indeed a smart drug, and that it is safe in the short term. I wouldn't like to become reliant on it i(it isn't addictive either), but for a period of six months it was godly and helped me ace my exams by sitting up for 17 hours a day studying

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/science/...afe-smart-drug

http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2015-08-20-...ance-cognition

I genuinely believe drugs like this, as well as potentially stronger ones if they are manufactured, really will become more and more prominent in education and the work-force. Whether that is a good thing, well, other people can decide that.

Yes, a lot

Nope but i've been to class with 0 sleep and written tests . I go back home and sleep immediately after writing though

I work at home 3 days a week which is a blessing because I can nap if needed and get all my work done within 3 hours. The great thing is, once I've completed everything for the day I don't have someone breathing down my neck asking me what I'm doing when I have nothing else left to do.

Your boss sounds vile, I'd have a word with her just to let her know how you feel. If you're valuable and loyal to the workplace then I'm sure there won't be an issue.

Tell her to change her attitude or you will sue for mobbing.

A few times because I work nights and sometimes there's things in the daytime that I don't want to miss out on .

Also, your new boss sounds horrible old hag, try talking to her about the way she treats you. If she doesn't seem like she'll change, I would suggest you tough it out while you request to get transferred to another team/department and if necessary, a new job. You still need to get your coins. Things might even get better during this process, if not at least you're already halfway prepared.

As for staying awake, eat some fruits and maybe some coffee, but it might give you the shakes (which I hate, makes me feel weird af). Just try and ride the day out and try to get some rest during your breaks, eventually the shift will be over. If you're too tired to continue you're better off going home, though, your health is more important..

Yeah, a few times tbh. Can you prioritise anything you have to do which is less error-prone? Your concentration will be impaired in a major way until you get some sleep, so maybe try concentrating on tasks that are low-risk and save the harder stuff for when you feel fresher.

Oh, and coffee your way through of course.

I did a uni test yesterday on 2 hours sleep with like an hour study



As for your job, stay strong! Remember the only thing that matters in the end is that you're making that money