Part 1/9:
Why Are So Many Workers Feeling Trapped?
Did you ever sit at your desk, overwhelmed, wondering how much longer you can endure your job? Eight years ago, I felt that way every half hour. On the surface, I was succeeding—working 80-hour weeks and pouring my energy into my role. But deep down, I was miserable. Today, I'm not alone; nearly 50% of workers feel the same way, itching to quit. The question is, why are so many of us unhappy at work? Are we just a lazy, entitled generation, or is there something more significant at play? Let’s explore three reasons why nobody seems to want to work anymore and three practical steps I took to reclaim control over my work life.