I have severe burnout if you can call it that. I'm from Serbia, and worked for an exploitative international affiliate marketing company throughout the pandemic. I worked as a content editor and, later, site manager, having to do everything from research to posting content via WordPress.

The job payed $1k a month, and I didn't receive a single raise for two years, which is also the reason why I quit. It was after I'd working that I realized I was completely ruined, both mentally and physically.

The worst thing about this company is they use employee time trackers that analyze and store your mouse and keyboard movements, as well as take screenshots every 10 minutes. My contract stated I had to have an activity level above 50% if I were to get paid.

Currently, I work as a writer for a digital marketing company, and I am having a hard time getting used to the lack of micromanagement and the slower (and much more normal) pace of work. I can't afford rehabilitation, I must continue working to be able to survive which is really hard for me right now. I have some kind of PTSD too, I keep apologizing to everyone even though I haven't done anything wrong. So there you go... Sorry for the rant. :)