Hopefully we all "always" leave the best job we ever had. For example, the best job I ever had when I was 15 was working at deli. I left that job for my new "best job I ever had," which was at a nursery and garden center. Etc. Obviously, we can all step "backwards," too, but generally most people leave the "best job they ever had" most of the time they change jobs. Anyways! I guess I just laid down some downvote and/or trolling bait? Just bear in mind that what I wrote was intended to to be positive, uplifting, and forward looking. It's all about the journey. There is no "destination."
Why I am leaving the best job I ever had
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#52Glad to see such transparency here from another dad. As a father of two we often bite the bullet and sometimes loose track of work/life balance. Time with loved ones is the most valuable asset a person can ever have. I'm sure this story will inspire other's to reevaluate their path.
I recently changed my working hours from 7-3 so I can pickup my kids from school. This way I get to spend more time with with and not put them in after hours care.
What are others doing to get more work/life balance?
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#53Good for him. Once you realize that it's not worth it any more, better to hand over the reigns quickly rather than sit on it indefinitely.
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#54Earlier quoted context omitted.
Instead, we could make "the golden years" between 25 and 45.
Try convincing the Baby Boomers that, aside from not having a retirement any time soon, and aside from having their kids moving back home, they will be moving back with their significant other and get their own families started on Boomer's dime. It's like that pop-psi tale about the guy who never knew what chicken breast tasted like. When being a child, his mother reserved the breast for the father because "he's the…
The irony being that the breast is the least-flavourful, blandest part of the chicken, and all those years he was actually dining on the best bits without knowing?
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#55Earlier quoted context omitted.
Try convincing the Baby Boomers that, aside from not having a retirement any time soon, and aside from having their kids moving back home, they will be moving back with their significant other and get their own families started on Boomer's dime. It's like that pop-psi tale about the guy who never knew what chicken breast tasted like. When being a child, his mother reserved the breast for the father because "he's the…
The irony being that the breast is the least-flavourful, blandest part of the chicken, and all those years he was actually dining on the best bits without knowing?
You are so right, sir! On so many levels...
Re: Why I am leaving the best job I ever had
#56As the son of a mother who gave up her full-time (and lucrative) career to raise her kids, I applaud you for having the courage to speak out on this. Witnessing how cousins of mine turned out (one parent was CEO of a major international firm, the other an accomplished investor), I will always remain indebted to my parents for making the choices they did.
Both women and men can have it all, but not everything at the same time. Best of luck in your new roles at MongoDB and with your family.