Back then, it felt challenging. Engaging. Like you were building something that mattered. But you've evolved (a lot) and your job hasn't evolved with you.
You’re not the same person you were at 25. So why are you still living by those rules?
You used to answer Slack at 11pm and wear “team player” like a badge of honor. Now, you want your evenings (and your life) back.
You used to be satisfied with “great at your job.” Now, you want work that means something. Something that counts beyond just hitting someone else’s metrics.
Life’s getting more real. Maybe you’re thinking about getting married, starting a family, moving cities, launching a business, or simply feeling your priorities shift.
Suddenly, it’s impossible not to notice how much of your life is eaten up by work, and you want to make sure it actually counts before everything changes.
But everywhere you look, the message is: “Just stay put. The market’s terrible.”
So you feel guilty for wanting more, when you already have what so many people want.
And honestly? You’re not even sure what “more” looks like yet.