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I just turned 34 and was promoted a few months back to a director. I never want a promotion ever again in my life. I feel done and don’t know what to look forward to in my career.
I did the retire/step down option. It is freeing. For the first time in my life I'm focused on me and my family and what makes us happy, not what can get us further. Stress does not equal success.
If anyone wants to speak to me about this - I work with professionals who want to set up a “Portfolio Career”. This is basically where you plan out your career to have multiple revenue streams, work your own hours and have the flexibility to do what you want.
I walk them through the process and work with them on discovering what options they have. Most people don’t realize that they have hundreds of options to choose from!
Interested
Are you me? Same boat
Same
Do what makes you happy!
If you don’t have to work for a high salary do whatever you want.
Coach
I had 6 months between jobs and I did exactly that. I worked a low paying job with zero responsibility - every night I had no thoughts about my work. It was great but I wanted to go back to my high paying job afterwards because I missed the excitement and the pay.
It is not all roses either.
I would ask for a promotion for sure and working 16hr is a death sentence
This is incredibly relatable. Really makes you think about why we are working? Flexibility? Money? Work/life balance?
I think once you make the decision to step down, you will never regret it. The 16/hr an hour job will keep
You out of the house and busy but will also give you so much more free time and less responsibility