DISQUS

Carl of PseudoPower · 2 years ago

I just went through that recently, and I'm only 22 years old. It wasn't like I had a bad job. I had a great job, but it was still a job.

I realized you only live once, and I had something I wanted to try out.

I love the Work Tunnel Vision term. I had the same. I was in business school focusing on getting the post corporate job I could get. I didn't really think of alternative ways of living until I started reading more about other successful people like Tim Ferris (4 hour work week).

Anyway, nice post. Just found your site and I look forward to reading your posts.

jacqueline · 2 years ago

Oh... you are so right. I work from home and I work constantly. I am struggling to find the perfect balance. Thank you for giving this a name!

AgentSully · 2 years ago

Like Jacqueline, I work from home and I was just thinking of this last nite. It is a constant struggle to find the right balance, almost like a negotiation that never ends.

But I've come to the conclusion that I might need to cut back a bit on work because I save very little time for leisure...we all know that saying about Jane and all work and no play. :)

Best. Sully

Kim Isaac · 2 years ago

I loved this post. I has come at a great time in my life. I'm a full time student, wife, mother, and part time teacher. It is easy to get tunnel vision in one area. My family is the most important thing in my life and I need to make sure I have time for them and myself.

Rene · 2 years ago

At least you got a 14-inches computer screen. I got a much smaller one. :P

Not a Square · 2 years ago

I know that feeling. Sometimes I have to step back from myself to realize it.

Tim · 2 years ago

I'm certainly guilty of this one at times. I really try hard not to neglect my friends and family but I admit that I still have a tendency to work to hard.

Serge · 2 years ago

Believe it, I know exactly what you mean by 'WTV'...
I've been working between 48 to 84 (!) hours a week for the last year and it cost me a divorce, a new set of furniture, most part of my social life and a car to realize that work doesn't have to be EVERYTHING...
I now work between 36 and 54 hours a week, at the same place, but since my girl's gone, I renewed contact with most of my friends and relatives (haven't spoke to mom in 6 months) and now have found a better balance... But still, I don't have much time to spend alone or looking for a girl... Nothing is perfect!
Keep smiling and believing in a goal outside of my job, I think that's the key!

djsosumi · 2 years ago

like the photo ;)

i think this one is better - http://www.flickr.com/photos/djsosumi/1164083929/

ukjobs · 2 weeks ago

In my career as a consultant, I've been both the rogue consultant and worked with other rogues. We've all encountered them: the brilliant consultant who wears ratty clothing, keeps unpredictable hours, and pontificates on all subjects. Sometimes we can do something about this individual. Other times, we have to somehow mitigate this person's disruptive behavior while still harnessing whatever tools they bring to the table. My experiences on both sides of this particular issue forced me to think about it not just in terms of its annoyance factor, but as a result of a system of behaviors and expectations that can be managed and controlled.


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