I am exhausted. - Anonymous employee Brightly Software Employee Review

This job does not spark joy. It should be gently thanked. Then thrown out. But. It pays the bills. It makes sure I don’t get cavities. It buys my kids gifts on Christmas. Never mind that every second I spend working here is agonizing. The politics. The ignorance. The delusions of glory. I know there’s a better place out there. A happier place. A more genuine place. A place where my talents are going to be appreciated. Fear grips me from finding it. Who will pay the bills?
 What will I do when I get cavities? How will I tell my kids there’s no Christmas this year? So I stay. And I stay quiet. Because. Bills need to get paid. Healthy teeth and gums are important. Christmas needs to happen. Never mind that my spirit is slowly dying. So stay away. If you value your soul. Unless you are ready to drink the Kool-Aid.