r/StoicSupport

New to this whole philosophy. I actually admire it. Growing up in a Christian household we tend to emphasize expression of feelings through emotional vulnerability which is nice but stoicism adds a layer of mental fortitude. I would argue that it aided the growth in my faith. I have become more in tune with my values. Just letting go of the need to control external outcomes (which are in God's hands) I can entirely focus on my personal virtue and character. I have become indifferent to trivial matters and shift my attention towards my growth for Gods glory.

I've been learning about Stoicism for a few months, but nothing which seems to steer on my current work situation.

I'm being asked to let good people (I'd call them my best people) go. To do so might be a long process, and the whole thing is filling me with dread and anxiety. I'm not sleeping, I constantly obsess about the situation and honestly, I feel like quitting myself.

I recognise this is not a very Stoic attitude! But the alternative feels deeply unethical: betraying people who have done nothing wrong just to keep my job. But I need my job... so round and round the thoughts go, never reaching a solution.

Can anyone recommend words of wisdom which may be applicable to navigating this situation, please?