So I quit my teaching job in January (One of the best decisions I've ever made), and am still job-hunting for something that could support me and my partner. I'm seeing local positions for fast food general managers, so I wanted to check with y'all to see if you ever stepped into a role like this, and if you could answer some questions for me.
- Stress level?
I worked in teaching for 3 years and the stress was constant. I'd go to work feeling like I was about to puke near-daily. My mental health deteriorated, along with my physical health. Is being a general manager comparable, stress-wise? What are the main stressors, and how do they compare to teaching?
- Burnout?
Burnout got me and I feel like a completely different person now. Would working a general manager position like this lead to burnout, in your experience?
- Work/life balance?
Of course, this will vary by location, staff, yada yada, but how well were you able to maintain your life in this role? Things like friends, family, and attending college?
Thank you to anybody who can answer my questions and help me evaluate whether this would be a role that wouldn't burn me the hell out and put me back in the depression dumpster.