On the Verge
What is On the Verge?
You're holding on but the margin is gone. One more thing and something breaks — patience, quality, or attendance. A leadership conversation is needed.
When you might feel on the verge
On the Verge is a specific form of overwhelmed to breaking, which itself is a type of struggling. You might experience this feeling in situations where struggling is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define on the verge.
Emotional Hierarchy
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