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Both in fiction (movies, novels) and nonfiction (anecdotes, biographies, etc), we hear about how people who finally make it to the top of the corporate ladder say that it didn't bring them happiness. We hear often (esp with youtube and the rest of the internet) about how people quit their six-figure jobs to live more simple lives (embracing lifestyles like minimalism), which led them to finally achieve satisfaction and joy.
how true are these stories, based on your experiences?
In would say the pay and perks make it worth it. You collect your golden parachute even if you are canned. I haven't seen any of the middle management jobs worth attaining though to be honest. Long hours and high stress for maybe fair pay
The question is how far YOU want to go up the corp ladder.
Each level up has its perks, but it also has its added responsibilities or shifts in the type of work you are doing for your paycheck.
Not everyone is cut out to be on any particular rung of the corp ladder including the top.
The real question you should ask yourself is where you want to stop in your climb to the top. And climbing to the top for the sake of being at the top is not really a real assessment of where you need to be.
What will bring you career satisfaction which can contribute to happiness is being in the place that brings you the most perks, the most opportunity to do the type of work you want, at the least cost to yourself in responsibilities you want no part of. The higher you go, the more they own you, no matter how much they pay you.
The question is how far YOU want to go up the corp ladder.
Each level up has its perks, but it also has its added responsibilities or shifts in the type of work you are doing for your paycheck.
Not everyone is cut out to be on any particular rung of the corp ladder including the top.
The real question you should ask yourself is where you want to stop in your climb to the top. And climbing to the top for the sake of being at the top is not really a real assessment of where you need to be.
What will bring you career satisfaction which can contribute to happiness is being in the place that brings you the most perks, the most opportunity to do the type of work you want, at the least cost to yourself in responsibilities you want no part of. The higher you go, the more they own you, no matter how much they pay you.
wow pure wisdom. thanks
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