I’ve been applying for jobs for a while now and really want to increase my salary, but honestly I’m feeling a bit burnt now with so many rejections. I also don’t like how there’s such a big focus on making money and status and prestige all over social media, every conversation with coworkers, family, friends. Is it ever possible to find balance? Will this season pass? 😓

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Just live your life and be happy with how far you made it and take a moment to enjoy it. There’s a lot of people that would be happy to be in your position. I feel like there’s always someone better richer smarter prestigious etc. you’ll never be happy comparing up

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Thanks for this reminder M2, needed this!

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Job searching will eventually. The pressure to make money will not, unless you marry rich or hit the lotto. You don't have to be in perpetual competition with everyone you see on social media, but the work grind won't stop for most of us until we're 65+.

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You’re right M1, it’s a long way to go 😩

Are you making enough to effectively manage your household budget? If so, be content. If not, try to make moves.

If I could save a bit more that would be ideal, but you’re right maybe I should be a bit more content

People love to talk about themselves and all the wonderful things they are doing or have done. Don’t let that get you down. It’s by no means the average experience most normal people have. And that’s being nice in assuming they are being truthful. Be happy first with your accomplishments. If you truly want to progress, that’s a great goal, but don’t let it consume you completely.

Thanks SA1, this is a really good reminder

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