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Have started working at an insurance broker firm that are the exclusive correspondents of Marsh in that country
Potentially shifting to US in the next few years, I am looking to work with Marsh there
Are there any any US specific certification / papers that i can do that can help me towards this ? I am aware of Cert II papers though they are associated with a UK organization Marsh
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Finally found THE one, after over a year of searching and trying out at least 5 different ones!
A nice comfortable office chair.
https://ergochair.co/collections/chairs/products/ergonomics-mesh-chair-w-adjustable-headrest-and-armrest?variant=32511617597491
My criteria: mesh seat and back, arms, headrest
I tried cheap ones from Amazon. Expensive, second hand gaming chairs. Tried HM Aeron (second hand) and while I didn't like the bulk and the general design, I was sold on the mesh seating. I wanted to get the ErgoChair 2 from autonomous, but it doesn't have mesh seat.
AMA.
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When I was jumping on a client conference call at 4am PST, after landing from a cross country flight at 2am, after a week of near nighters (and after learning I didn’t get promoted). I cried for about 20 mins after the 4am call and nearly quit then and there. Instead, I filed for a 3 month LOA to sleep, focus on self care, and to decide what I really wanted. I came back with conditions on travel and I don’t work weekends (rarely), or 16 hours a day anymore. And, maybe it stalled my career a bit. But, I’m in such a better place - mentally and physically. And, I also feel more respected. Amazing what a difference boundaries can make!
2 years in consulting and I was out. I didn’t have something forcing me into it, like a child, wife, other obligations.. just made a conscious decision to prioritize my life over my work.
Growing up a poor immigrant helped me realize money is more of a want than a need. After you have enough, it’s just numbers on a bank account..
I keep thinking I can mature past this mentality and I have been fighting to. I constantly get worried about having a family (married, hopefully 3 kids - none yet) but those are insanely huge expenses especially if you want to help/pay for tuition to give them a big headstart.
There's no guidebook on how much you need unfortunately.
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I am a recent empty-nester, and tarting chasing jobs with high pay. Am I crazy?
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That’s my plan- go for wlb till the kids grow up and go high pay after that. Travel across the globe and take your partner (if willing) along you.
A little past 40.
Nah I mean it would be great to chill at home without having to be the one popping out the kids - all you do is watch them, not trying to piece your body back together 😂
About 1.5 years in I realized my family, health and peace of mind is way more important. If that means moving at a slower pace at work, then so be it.
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Me now 26 lol. But I also think I get everything I want right now. Income that's growing, respect/recognition, and engaging work that allows me to grow.
Neither age nor salary. I realized that I had zero hobbies and no interests outside of work. “Getting a life” naturally led to better WLB and helps me ignore the noise related to chasing money.
Never. Grind grind grind.
I'm thinking that point has arrived. My boss assures me of this nearly every time we interact. The constant lack of respect, distrust, and repeated, blatant disregard for my personal time are probably going to send me packing. And now that I've cashed out from a blue state, am sitting on a pile of home sale proceeds, and have cut my housing costs by more than 40%, I care less and less about making this boss happy, and more and more about my OWN personal happiness and that of my family.
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7 years in as a manager
When I reached sustainable 0 debt (not including mortgage), small savings cushion, and actually able to put money in retirement.
25... not much uphill from here 🤣
Mid 30s. Combination when my oldest kid started grade school, refinanced to a more manageable mortgage payment, and realized I had to prioritize my mental and physical health.
The very first day of my career. It’s too hard to believe but I was coached right by a yogi uncle.
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What if you love what you do? Would the question become irrelevant
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I’m 5 months into working after graduating last year and I’m fine where I am. Always preferred living my life than getting overworked. Hopefully I can build other sources of passive income to be content for good.
This is a great question. 38 and just starting to reevaluate career ambitions. Don’t get me wrong, I love working (most of the time), but the opportunity costs are beginning to weigh more heavily. Helpful to see others facing similar issues.
Sometime in the last couple of years - particularly watching my partner miss two days of a long-planned summer holiday and work through the rest of the holiday that he did attend.
I've just quit my consulting job to go and work for the government where I'm working compressed hours and will have every second Friday off. I can't wait.
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Same boat as you. Would totally take lower pay for better WLB
Right out of college doing consulting over finance