lucky penny
Full time employment: Posting here.
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"....those rare moments I ask myself if this is still worth it."
This is the critical question for me and I'm on the precipice. When are those "rare moments" too numerous to ignore?
I've been fortunate to have found a niche that is challenging, intellectually stimulating, sometimes thrilling and suits me perfectly. I've done it for a long time, and at times it's still exhilarating. I'm good at it and that's recognized. Financially, I'm definitely there. But...
Stress, deadlines, late hours, inflexible schedule, 24/7. Because of my ambivalence, the w**k is getting a lot harder. I don't want to die at my desk without having done...something else.
This is the critical question for me and I'm on the precipice. When are those "rare moments" too numerous to ignore?
I've been fortunate to have found a niche that is challenging, intellectually stimulating, sometimes thrilling and suits me perfectly. I've done it for a long time, and at times it's still exhilarating. I'm good at it and that's recognized. Financially, I'm definitely there. But...
Stress, deadlines, late hours, inflexible schedule, 24/7. Because of my ambivalence, the w**k is getting a lot harder. I don't want to die at my desk without having done...something else.