If you were to search the topic of overemployment, the results range from the good, the bad and the ugly. Of course, everyone is an expert, but what really matters is the amount of intestinal fortitude you possess and motivation to reach your goal(s).

As you research whether overemployment is for you, do the opinions of random citizens affect your decision? Do you go with your gut? Or do you jump in both feet and hope for the best?

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I think OE is so counter-cultural that you would never dive in if you did not have an element of crazy in you.

Sometimes you just gotta let the others watch in wonder when you break through limitations no one ever dared to question.

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You don't have to be crazy, but it helps!

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