Work Hard, Get Screwed? Here's 5 Work Truths You Need Now

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Work hard, stay loyal, do your best… and somehow still feel like you’re losing? Yeah. Same. If you’re just entering the workforce, starting over, or wondering how the hell you ended up this exhausted—this is for you. This video breaks down 5 brutal truths about work that nobody warns you about. Not in school. Not in orientation. Not even in those fake TED talks your boss keeps forwarding. We’re not here to whine—we’re here to decode The Game. Because once you see how it really works, you can stop blaming yourself for losing it. 👇 Here’s what we get into: • Real talk about toxic work culture, money traps, and corporate gaslighting • Stories from the trenches (and the break room) • Actual steps to start getting your power back • Dark humor. Spite budgeting. A “NOPE fund.” You know, the essentials. Been there? Going through it now? Drop a comment and tell me your most painful work lesson. Let’s be the warning label we never got. And hey—if this hits home, hit the like button so YouTube knows it’s not just you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 Join the community! 🖤 https://www.youtube.com/@LaughLinesAndLifeLessons/join 🤝 Book a Chat 🤝 https://www.sheilahammond.com/book ☕ If you can, show your support & buy me a coffee☕ https://www.venmo.com/u/SheilaHammond ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰Chapters:⏰ 00:00 Welcome to the Game of Life 00:35 Understanding the Game 01:15 Five Truths to Navigate the Game 01:53 Truth #1: The Game is Not a Ladder 04:47 Truth #2: Avoid Lifestyle Creep 07:38 Truth #3: Your Job is Not Your Identity 10:57 Truth #4: Set Boundaries and Protect Your Worth 15:12 Truth #5: Embrace Job Hopping 17:39 Conclusion: Play the Game on Your Terms