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We are raised in a culture that ties our value to the job we hold. Capitalism is wild like that, isn't it? It's so important to be aware of, and challenge those thought processes. Just like you, letting go of that pressure was such a massive relief for me. What matters to me is being a good person, not what my job title is.
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Yeah letting go of that “my job = my value” mindset really does feel like a weight off your shoulders.
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That shift is huge. So many of us grow up believing our job title equals our value, and it’s exhausting trying to live up to that. Realizing work is just one part of life not the measure of your worth feels like finally breathing again.
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So true, once you stop tying your whole worth to work it honestly feels way less draining.
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All the time! I finally realized that I was pressuring myself just to prove something to other people that I don’t even care about. I need to remind myself of this every now and again.
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I think a lot of us do that without realizing it, good reminder to keep things in perspective.
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That shift in mindset is huge, and honestly really hard to get to. A lot of workplaces quietly reinforce the idea that your value equals your output, so unlearning that feels uncomfortable at first. Seeing work as something that supports your life instead of consuming it is freeing, but it takes time and usually some burnout to get there.
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Yeah unlearning that mindset really does take time most of us only realize it after hitting burnout.
Everyday. I guess since I don’t have a lot going on in my personal life, I see my career as one of the most important aspects of my life. The thing in my life I can feel proud of.
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Nothing wrong with being proud of your career, as long as you don’t forget to leave some space for yourself too.
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I really like what I do, so it’s hard not to get too wrapped up into it. I am literally exhausting myself because of it. I wish I could just let go and I care as much but then I would feel like I’m letting myself down overtime. I’ve definitely learned how to choose my battles but I surely have to do a better job of it.
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That’s the hard part when you actually care about your job, switching off feels almost impossible sometimes.