Have any of you guys gone up the ranks at a job, only to decide all that extra responsibility wasn't worth it? I'm starting to think climbing the career ladder isn't for me. I'd prefer to have less responsibility, lower pay and perhaps make some extra money through freelance/side hustles. Is that stupid of me?

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Nope, if it helps your stress level to be at a lower position, stay where you're content at. I did that and shortly after, the team leaders had a LOT more responsibility which caused most to leave that position. Don't overdo yourself with the side hustles though, too many things at once can cause more stress too.

Absolutely bad that realisation it was more of why would I even want to do this it's not worth the sacrifices to my time and family regardless of pay increase. Now I've settled I'm cool, calm and collected. Focus on what matters to you.

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