Same boat here. I would say the thing that burns me out the most is the absolute shit management. I went salary 3 years ago and have been promoted twice since then, with no intentions to go any higher. I did 8 years on shift, 3 years on days, then took higher pay to go back to supervise a shift for a large bump and bonuses but it still wasn't worth it.
The only thing that keeps me sane is trying to keep a decent diet and working out. Going to Church and prioritizing that has helped a lot to be honest as well. If the economy wasn't so terrible, and I could afford it, I would either try to move back to days or look for something else entirely. Having 3 kids in sports year-round kills the pocketbook all on its own LOL.
I still look forward to my hunts, but I have noticed sometimes I don't maintain the same enthusiasm I used to. FWIW I plan to be out of here sooner than later, however I end up making that happen. I just know it needs to happen for my sanity and well-being. Your health and family are more important than an extra 0 at the end of a check.
The only thing that keeps me sane is trying to keep a decent diet and working out. Going to Church and prioritizing that has helped a lot to be honest as well. If the economy wasn't so terrible, and I could afford it, I would either try to move back to days or look for something else entirely. Having 3 kids in sports year-round kills the pocketbook all on its own LOL.
I still look forward to my hunts, but I have noticed sometimes I don't maintain the same enthusiasm I used to. FWIW I plan to be out of here sooner than later, however I end up making that happen. I just know it needs to happen for my sanity and well-being. Your health and family are more important than an extra 0 at the end of a check.