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    I recently found myself questioning whether full-time jobs are supposed to feel this overwhelming. I'm 23 and currently working in the corporate office of an assisted living facility company, handling accounting tasks. My role involves managing 26 locations and over 1,000 accounts, processing daily deposits, and dealing with close cycles twice a month. I also manage ancillary charges like salon services and housekeeping. It's a lot of pressure, and I feel like if I slip up even a little, everything could fall apart. Despite putting in so much effort, I’m only making $60k, and it feels like no one appreciates the hard work I do. My controller is tough to work with, and the environment is draining. I often leave work feeling exhausted, both mentally and physically, and when I get home, I struggle to unwind or even move. I've had previous jobs in retail and banking, so I'm no stranger to pressure, but I thought corporate jobs would be different. Recently, I started applying for new positions and had a phone interview that lasted only 7 minutes. I was nervous it was too short, but shortly after, I received an email to schedule an in-person interview for a role in the insurance industry, which is adjacent to what I do now. This new position as an accounting assistant offers a slightly higher salary of around $70k and seems to promise a nicer work environment. Now, I'm grappling with a few questions: Are jobs really supposed to feel this draining? Does getting an in-person interview so quickly indicate I have a good chance? I’ll need to call out on Thursday for the interview, and I’m worried my manager will suspect something since there are only 15 other applicants. If I do get the job, how do I handle the situation with my current employer?

    Job title: accounting assistant

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