What should I do? (This is a repost. It didn’t get much traction the first time.) So, I’ll...

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(This is a repost. It didn’t get much traction the first time.) So, I’ll just give a tiny bit of backstory; My best friend values work very much, and prioritizes working hard above a lot of other things. She is an accountant, and works herself very...

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SW-User

Just let her sort it. Maybe let her know you’re there for her if she needs anything, but if not then she can handle her own life. It’s okay.

sabrinarose · 26-30, F

@SW-User You’re probably right. I told her yesterday that I’m here if she needs me. Today, I told her Happy Thanksgiving and told her we should get coffee this weekend. Other than that, I’ve let her be. I just feel bad that she feels bad.

SW-User

@sabrinarose I’m sure she’ll come around eventually. A coffee break was a good idea. 🙂

ianon

Give her space and time

Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

Let her sulk

ViciDraco · 36-40, M

I'm on your side that we should be working to live and not living to work. But there are a lot of employers that will keep on the stress to squeeze as much out of an employee as possible. We have a cultural sickness with regards to the importance of work, but we can't really change how other people approach it.

sabrinarose · 26-30, F

@ViciDraco That’s true. It just kind of stung because she made me feel bad for not working myself to death. But I agree, I don’t think we can change the way others view it. I just wish people would realize it isn’t healthy.

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