How do you guys stay motivated? I work UMM PE firm and have put in my time and gotten direct promote but the hours and personalities are getting to me. Especially working 20+ full days straight.

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You either have to love money, love the work, or take it as a 2 year learning / brand opportunity and get tf out

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Take a mental health day on a Monday and just do you

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I’m not front office but I did it today and I highly recommend

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It doesn’t work like that.

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I think you need to reevaluate your priorities. Literally every job has ups and downs - the idea that you don’t think ‘front office’ roles take vacation is laughable

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At some point you’ll need to figure out if it’s worth it. It only becomes marginally better when you get promoted… neurotic personality and long hours are simply required in our line of work.

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