Thanks! Yeah, when it looked like it went from being a short emergency to being taken for granted, it was time to go. We’ll see how things go at the airport but they claimed that they have a good work life balance in the interview. Between me asking the question directly and their answer, I plan in holding them to that!
Congratulations on the new job! It is always hard and risky to leave, but I am glad you listened to your body. Although hecticness arises in any job, I hope it will not be often.
It’s fascinating to have a look into your transition process between jobs, Justus. Your strength and spirit shines through these words. I’m so happy for you—and for the health of your mind, body, and family life! Thank you for sharing the wisdom you learned along the way.
Thanks! It was definitely a jarring transition from "this is the job I'm gonna retire at" to "yeah I gotta go before they invite me to leave". I've always been fluid between jobs (before this six year stint, I averaged 31 months per stay at my previous gigs), but I did not expect this one to turn so quickly. I'm certain I'll still be processing it for a couple more months.
yeah, America is very good at getting professionals to internalize their professionalism, even to their own detriment. It's darkly funny to think that it was a point of pride that I didn't need an alarm clock to wake up early...because I didn't realize that the stress had infected my nocturnal subconscious!
Thanks! Yeah, when it looked like it went from being a short emergency to being taken for granted, it was time to go. We’ll see how things go at the airport but they claimed that they have a good work life balance in the interview. Between me asking the question directly and their answer, I plan in holding them to that!
Congratulations on the new job! It is always hard and risky to leave, but I am glad you listened to your body. Although hecticness arises in any job, I hope it will not be often.
It’s fascinating to have a look into your transition process between jobs, Justus. Your strength and spirit shines through these words. I’m so happy for you—and for the health of your mind, body, and family life! Thank you for sharing the wisdom you learned along the way.
Thanks! It was definitely a jarring transition from "this is the job I'm gonna retire at" to "yeah I gotta go before they invite me to leave". I've always been fluid between jobs (before this six year stint, I averaged 31 months per stay at my previous gigs), but I did not expect this one to turn so quickly. I'm certain I'll still be processing it for a couple more months.
For people with a strong work ethic, leaving is always so difficult. When you wrote about waking up at 3 or 4 a.m… I relate pretty hard to that.
yeah, America is very good at getting professionals to internalize their professionalism, even to their own detriment. It's darkly funny to think that it was a point of pride that I didn't need an alarm clock to wake up early...because I didn't realize that the stress had infected my nocturnal subconscious!
The Mind is always working!