Being happy
So,
After months and the last few weeks of excessive stress at work it finally started...I cant say that some epiphany took place, or whether i snapped (like a disgruntled postal service worker) but all the stress has dissipated I have resolved to take my lunches and breaks, I am going to take a vacation the first week of august regardless of whether or not it is good timing for other people and am going to stop taking work home with me (as much as i can help). I had the most relaxing day off yesterday....Im not going in early this morning, and guess what? Im not staying late either.
Part of this realization might be due in part to a person in a another division, much lower on the proverbial "pole" then myself got hired at a rate comporable to mine after my bonuses and stock grants are included. This person has less experience, does not directly supervise anyone, and is brand new to the position...in fact? i recomended him for the job...But guess what? It made me realize that I bust my ass way too much and need to stop giving the company "free" time (like my lunch breaks, and days off). Im not saying i will start looking for another job, but maybe i will take time to enjoy my life and put work on a lower branch of priority...;-)
Hopefully this enlightenment continues and i didnt just snap...If you see me on the local news, then i suppose that will clear up things...until then...(as matt would say) Woot! Woot!
After months and the last few weeks of excessive stress at work it finally started...I cant say that some epiphany took place, or whether i snapped (like a disgruntled postal service worker) but all the stress has dissipated I have resolved to take my lunches and breaks, I am going to take a vacation the first week of august regardless of whether or not it is good timing for other people and am going to stop taking work home with me (as much as i can help). I had the most relaxing day off yesterday....Im not going in early this morning, and guess what? Im not staying late either.
Part of this realization might be due in part to a person in a another division, much lower on the proverbial "pole" then myself got hired at a rate comporable to mine after my bonuses and stock grants are included. This person has less experience, does not directly supervise anyone, and is brand new to the position...in fact? i recomended him for the job...But guess what? It made me realize that I bust my ass way too much and need to stop giving the company "free" time (like my lunch breaks, and days off). Im not saying i will start looking for another job, but maybe i will take time to enjoy my life and put work on a lower branch of priority...;-)
Hopefully this enlightenment continues and i didnt just snap...If you see me on the local news, then i suppose that will clear up things...until then...(as matt would say) Woot! Woot!