I’m someone who sets goals for myself, attaches my identity to reaching said goals, and then uses not reaching those goals as fodder for self criticism.
Hi Grant, I was laid off in March and decided to jump back into corporate life in August. I share this because I am using corporate benefits to help my family have the best balance. I have two young children and wish to have a third. Being self employed feels like it would be impossible to "turn off" on both a daily and intermittent basis. If we were blessed to have a third baby, I also don't think I would have the luxury of having a prolonged paid parental leave as a self employed person. I appauld your bravery to seek self employment and am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I'm sure he was so proud of you. Being a corporate employee is giving me the balance that fills me up right now, even if it's not my enterpruenial dream.
I get it. There is a lot to be said about corporate jobs. They can support a high quality of life. I question regularly whether I should be going that route! I could see myself going back to that route if / when I have kids. I can imagine that priorities would change quite a bit at that point.
And thank you for the support with my dad. I'm glad I had the time with him that I did, but we are sure going to miss him. It's hard to believe he's gone.
Hi Grant. Do you know about the "Pathless Path"? I am on a career break from my job, also trying out a few side hustles, and I've found a lot of companionship with the people in that group!
Hello Brenna! Cool you found this. I’ve been working on it, but haven’t officially launched it yet. :)
I do know about it, but I haven’t read it yet. A good friend recommended it and has mentioned the community. It seems very relevant to the stage of life I’m in.
Hi Grant, I was laid off in March and decided to jump back into corporate life in August. I share this because I am using corporate benefits to help my family have the best balance. I have two young children and wish to have a third. Being self employed feels like it would be impossible to "turn off" on both a daily and intermittent basis. If we were blessed to have a third baby, I also don't think I would have the luxury of having a prolonged paid parental leave as a self employed person. I appauld your bravery to seek self employment and am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I'm sure he was so proud of you. Being a corporate employee is giving me the balance that fills me up right now, even if it's not my enterpruenial dream.
Hi Amanda :) Thank you for sharing.
I get it. There is a lot to be said about corporate jobs. They can support a high quality of life. I question regularly whether I should be going that route! I could see myself going back to that route if / when I have kids. I can imagine that priorities would change quite a bit at that point.
And thank you for the support with my dad. I'm glad I had the time with him that I did, but we are sure going to miss him. It's hard to believe he's gone.
Hi Grant. Do you know about the "Pathless Path"? I am on a career break from my job, also trying out a few side hustles, and I've found a lot of companionship with the people in that group!
https://newsletter.pathlesspath.com/
Hello Brenna! Cool you found this. I’ve been working on it, but haven’t officially launched it yet. :)
I do know about it, but I haven’t read it yet. A good friend recommended it and has mentioned the community. It seems very relevant to the stage of life I’m in.
Nice 😊 I love Substack for me I’ve met a lot of great people here. Hope you find the same.