I feel like I’m too busy working to apply for a new job. I’ve found the spiraling cycle of death.

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Put a daily block on your calendar for “action items and deliverables”.
Use that time to fine tune and do what you need to do.

Self care also includes focusing on yourself and making improvements including a new job.

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Great suggestion Atib!!

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Take PTO and use those days for job research/interview prep. I took like 2 or 3 days off near the end of my interview process to jump ship. For a 66% raise at a new job with better WLB, it was well worth the time and effort.

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