I took my first real vacation in five years this year (I went to Maui with a
friend). Totally needed that vacation, but work was still hectic when I got
back. Then I took off 10 days during the holidays, and I'm actually feeling
a bit more rejuvenated. Work is still going to be crazy busy, but I'd rather
be busy than the alternative!
I know I work long hours, but I do get recognized for it. I take the time
off when I feel like I'm getting burned out (I'll drop my hours to 9 a day
for a week just to chill a bit). But I love what I do, love the company for
whom I work and the people with whom I work, and feel validated and
respected every day that I am at work. While work doesn't completely define
who I am, it is an important part of me. If I didn't like what I was doing I
sure as heck wouldn't have spent 20 years in this career, nor would I be in
the position I'm in. I'm sure my attitude goes a long way... it's not just
the cookies I occasionally bring in that make people glad to see me visit
the office!! :)
...sue
On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 8:07 AM, Jones, Donna wrote:
> I was feeling pretty burned out myself and starting to wonder if this is
> really what I want to be when I grow up. I just took off a blissful two
> weeks over the holidays for the first time in 6-1/2 years. That helped
> tremendously! What I needed was down time, not a change in careers. I still
> love my job, and I'm still good at it (I think!).
>
> I need to remind myself to get out of this computer chair more often in the
> evenings and on weekends. Otherwise, my office area starts feeling like a
> prison cell. My job as a technical writer provides me with a good living.
> It's time to start living!
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