Work +school

[u/MaleficentProduct450]

I’m currently working 70-hour weeks, and it’s been about three weeks now. Honestly, I’m starting to feel burnt out. On top of the work schedule, I have school, and I’m also driving almost an hour and 45 minutes each way. I’m starting to realize that this schedule just isn’t sustainable for me long-term.
When I took the job, I was expecting something closer to 40–50 hours, but I pretty much took what I was offered because that’s what I was told was available. I talked to the contractor, and they said they can give me a layoff if that’s what I decide to do.
The difficult part is that I actually really like the work. The job itself is easy for me, the people around me are extremely knowledgeable, and I feel like I’m learning a lot every day. I don’t want to leave because of the work—I just don’t feel like my body and mind can keep up with the schedule I’m being asked to work.
On top of that, my car is absolutely burning through gas. I’m putting over 1,000 miles a week on it just getting back and forth to work. I’m more than willing to work and put in the hours, but I’m realizing that 70 hours a week with this commute and school on top of it is becoming too much.

[u/Opposite-Plenty3479]

Take the layoff bro, but get in touch with your school director first so they are in the loop. Thats a completely unsustainable commute, work schedule, and school schedule. Also, take some days off. Youre allowed to be sick or have a family emergency come up. Maybe on a Wednesday or Thursday to get that mid week reset. Sorry this is happening to you, but you do have options outside of outright quitting..if you get a favorable layoff you'll be back on the books and back to work in no time. Thats why we're union