Honestly, it feels like these days, if you have a job, you’re bound to be burnt out at some point. It’s practically a given—and it’s awful.

But when this Redditor walked into their performance review, carrying a spotless record and hours of extra work on their shoulders, they didn’t get a single word of understanding from their manager. Instead, they were told to “show more enthusiasm” and simply push through the exhaustion.

That “feedback” brought them to tears. Read the full story below.

The employee showed up to their performance review already burnt out from all the extra work

But instead of offering support, the manager told them to “show more enthusiasm,” leaving them in tears

Many readers shared words of encouragement and advice

While others chimed in with similar experiences

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