The further I get in my career, the more I want to stay away from:

– Office politics
– Dishonest people
– Price-driven discussions
– Endless ladder climbers
– A lack of diversity
– Non-digital channels
– Selfish forms of capitalism

What has grown in importance is:
– Time with family
– Less stress
– Relaxing holidays
– Meaningful work that has an impact

Who else feels like this?

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I think a lot of people feel that way! I believe that covid really made the nation (and the workforce especially) re-shift priorities to find a better work/life balance and spend more time with those who really matter. Life is too short not to ;)

this might be a rough career if you are wanting to avoid toxicity and a mentally draining role

I think most of us come to this realization as we get older. The trick is actually accomplishing these goals in the real world. It's definitely not as easy as it seems.

I think everyone wants to stay away from all you enumerated. I have been in my company for several years and I strive not be involved in company politics and all the office drama. It has made my life less stressful.

I think that is going to be tough. I wish this was a thing but I don't think it exists anymore unfortunately. That's sort of why I like to work from home, it tends to limit some of that stuff!

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