Sitting in the parking lot at work, 545am, crying, knowing my boss will be late even though they asked me to come in early...

I know how physically and emotionally exhausting this can be , going above and beyond, receiving no recognition. Looking back , I wish I put more boundaries for myself in place and was more firm about them when I did try to implement them , especially in settings where I didn't see long term progression~transitionary jobs. Reserve your energy , physical and emotional , for what truly matters , as much as you can. I understand how in many cases of employment we do things not within our role, or pay grade ,simply because we want to continue having a roof over our head and a bed to sleep in . In these cases, there's helpful online advise from career advisors/HR personal, on how to say no and navigate setting your own boundaries, without risking losing your position. These have helped me a lot ,so they're worth checking out. I wish you all the best luck, know you are not alone , try to take it easy when you get home, and do something nice for yourself. When you are recharged you can plan on how to execute those things, with a clear mind and a rested body. Lots of love towards you today 🫂