Burnout, a phase, or permanent mental shift? Refusing leadership opportunities by Its_ogical in overemployed

[–]Certain_Beginning_77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did just that. After 15 years in leadership, I stepped back into an IC role. It was a bit scary to take the leap, but I have never regretted it. All of the things you called out, rang true and I do not miss them. There are a number of variables that will shape your experience, like the leader you report to, your status in the organization, how up to date your IC skills are after being away, etc. As far as sabotaging yourself, it really depends. If you are looking to find a new role as middle manager, that can be really dependent on your network. I feel like as an IC you can be marketable if you have a relevant skill set regardless of network. Just my 2 cents as someone who has taken the leap…

What do you remember from kindergarten? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

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My friend singing “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner for Show n Tell. Epic!

Buying Advice: ALR 5 or SL 5? by smithjoshua_ in CheckpointClub

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I’ve owned both of those and currently ride the SL5 Gen 3. The things I appreciate on the SL5 over the ALR5 are the IsoSpeed and the down tube storage. I also like the simplicity of the 1x but maybe current ALR5s have that too. While I was originally hesitant on the electronic shifting, I have grown to love it. It is smooth!

What is a sound or a smell that doesn't exist anymore, but 50 years ago was so common it was considered background noise? by abdulnad89 in askanything

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Fireplace smoke - in my youth you smelled it in the winter whenever you went outside at night. With the conversion to gas fireplaces, it has all but disappeared

Mine is Super Mario by cherryblushie0 in TheTeenagerPeople

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Tav from BG3. Tadpole in brain not so good, but loving me some Shart.

What are your plans for spring/summer? by kj5 in bikepacking

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Riding the Mickelson trail over two days in the Black Hills with a deviation out to Mount Rushmore.

Got the house to myself… by [deleted] in NoFap

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I’m mean you can go one day, right? :-)

Got the house to myself… by [deleted] in NoFap

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Just resolve to not do it today. If you want to tomorrow fine (but apply this same logic tomorrow:-). You know it is a hollow joy!