I climbed the corporate ladder all the way to director, and all I had to show for it was burnout.
One morning, on my way to a huge meeting, I blacked out on the train.
When I came round, my manager's first question was, "Are you still going to send the documents for the meeting?"
That's when I knew my mental health was at risk. I had to find another way to build a life I loved, without a corporate job I hated.






