Oh I feel this to my core. 9 years of post grad working, 1 career switch, and 1 funemployment sabbatical later, I've learned a few things along the way. Some folks are able to compartmentalize between day job and life but if you, like me, are sensitive to how you expend your energy then it's a never-ending battle. I'm actually trying to figure out a different way forward at the moment but still have nooo idea what I'm doing lol
For sure, totally agree. I’d be curious how you’ve tried to approach this — for me (as with most feelings), it comes in waves. I was just on vacation so I was able to drown out a lot of the anxiety, but now that I’m back….. we’ll see haha. I want to prioritize my own learning and trying to think about how I can meander towards a path that feels more fulfilling, while still finding contentment and joy in the present *_*
My latest observation from my current unplanned sabbatical is that once you find some core passions outside of work, whether they be creative hobbies or in community organizing, it can be the fuel you need to leave work at work. I have yet to integrate this learning back into working FT but we shall see!
okay I already had a feeling I would like it here, given the name "grext", but WOW you put words to so many of my recent thoughts. I find that there is an ecosystem of us on this platform who are navigating the push and pull of corporate America while also finding other outlets that give us purpose and inspiration in the meantime. so I have no solution whatsoever, but grateful to not be alone in it :)
:,) yes there’s def comfort in knowing that we are not alone — hopefully this shared feeling will also create more fulfilling opportunities in our lifetimes
What a great read, thanks for sharing—This hit hard for me: “I wish I was sure enough about something to want to give it my all and risk failing.” 100% same.
This is so highly relatable - not being corporate career minded but needing the stability it provides to survive is a real conundrum for me atm! Highly rec Stephen King's "On Writing" and Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird" for books on the craft of writing <3
Oh I feel this to my core. 9 years of post grad working, 1 career switch, and 1 funemployment sabbatical later, I've learned a few things along the way. Some folks are able to compartmentalize between day job and life but if you, like me, are sensitive to how you expend your energy then it's a never-ending battle. I'm actually trying to figure out a different way forward at the moment but still have nooo idea what I'm doing lol
For sure, totally agree. I’d be curious how you’ve tried to approach this — for me (as with most feelings), it comes in waves. I was just on vacation so I was able to drown out a lot of the anxiety, but now that I’m back….. we’ll see haha. I want to prioritize my own learning and trying to think about how I can meander towards a path that feels more fulfilling, while still finding contentment and joy in the present *_*
My latest observation from my current unplanned sabbatical is that once you find some core passions outside of work, whether they be creative hobbies or in community organizing, it can be the fuel you need to leave work at work. I have yet to integrate this learning back into working FT but we shall see!
okay I already had a feeling I would like it here, given the name "grext", but WOW you put words to so many of my recent thoughts. I find that there is an ecosystem of us on this platform who are navigating the push and pull of corporate America while also finding other outlets that give us purpose and inspiration in the meantime. so I have no solution whatsoever, but grateful to not be alone in it :)
:,) yes there’s def comfort in knowing that we are not alone — hopefully this shared feeling will also create more fulfilling opportunities in our lifetimes
What a great read, thanks for sharing—This hit hard for me: “I wish I was sure enough about something to want to give it my all and risk failing.” 100% same.
Thank you 🫶
This is so highly relatable - not being corporate career minded but needing the stability it provides to survive is a real conundrum for me atm! Highly rec Stephen King's "On Writing" and Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird" for books on the craft of writing <3
Agreed! It’s hard (and very human) to give up the golden handcuffs. Thank you for those book recs - will look into them ❤️
"Bird by Bird" is so good. Seconding this rec!