I’m torn between optimizing my role for learning versus stability. Early in my career, learning was everything. Now stability matters more — but I worry about stagnating. How do you balance those two?

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At this stage of my life, I have three kids and a mortgage. I don't mind things being stagnant and boring. I just want my family to be safe and secure. I would love to keep growing and learning but not at the risk of my stability and theirs.

Not going to lie, this is where I am at as well. I have come to a place where I really value peace and work life balance. I don't mind being boring at all.

Stability does not have to equate stagnation. There is plenty you can still do in the same role or tasks to keep learning and growing, if that’s something you want to prioritize.

I like to say I want stability but then I get bored and feel unfulfilled in my role. Still trying to figure out the balance myself.

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