I spent almost 20 years at agencies. I got laid off last year and took a consulting role at the manager level in Big Tech. I’m paid enough to be comfortable and have little stress because I’m doing a job that’s easy for me, but can’t shake that I’m settling or it may set me back later if I decide to go for long term gigs. Am I crazy? Should I just enjoy not being stressed for the first time in my life for longer than a few months?

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Enjoy the job as you search for better. It sucks out here.

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If stress is your drive, look for another job but think about the negative (invisible) impact of stress on your health. Also, put in perspective how well you have been treated on the agency side 😉

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Is there anything else in your life that stimulates you? Wanna write a book? Now is the time

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Settling for good money and low stress?

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