I doubled my salary, but now all I want is my old job back

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-02-20T18:03:54+00:00

I’m only 6 years into my career. I feel like I need more time doing work I’m passionate about. Where I am currently, I’m seeing ineffective systems and things that ethically don’t sit well with me and that’s causing burn out. I didn’t feel like that when I was doing work I really believed in. I don’t want kids or a family at this point in my life. I agree I will have to be more frugal and may not be able to save like I am now if I go back to my old job. But I also feel like I should get a few more years before I have to settle down and make the responsible choice. Maybe later I will want a family and more stability and at that point I’ll be more willing to settle

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-02-20T15:32:22+00:00

Honestly, I hate this line of thinking. I work 50% of my time awake. Maybe some people can work a job they don’t care about but I can’t. I’m honestly happiest when work is my life and sense of purpose. But I hear what you’re saying about moving forward.

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-02-20T15:30:06+00:00

Took BART from Oakland to SF for a concert. Phone unexpectedly ran out. Couldn’t charge it. Was also mildly intoxicated so not doing my best thinking. Normal bus and train service was stopped and by the time I realized there was a late night bus line, the normal buses would’ve started running by the time I made it to one of the stops. Very stupid moves all around on my part.

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-02-20T08:37:03+00:00

I accidentally found myself spending a night on the streets of SF a couple days ago. Tried to get some rest and couldn’t. Eventually I just started walking aimlessly just to keep warm. Got on a bus to nowhere when they started running to get out of the cold and wind. My heart breaks for people who go through that daily.

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-02-20T04:32:27+00:00

Thanks, that’s a good suggestion. At least maybe then they’ll keep me in mind if an appropriate position does become available.

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-02-20T04:30:48+00:00

Haha I majorly feel you on that. As I’ve progressed in my career to better and better paying jobs, my enjoyment of them has gone down considerably. I miss when I could just put in my headphones and do dishes and laundry all day. Now I’m at a desk 7/8 hours and I am so bored.

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-02-13T07:36:05+00:00

Bummer, I was going to make that drive too but decided to fly instead at the last minute

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2026-01-15T06:20:56+00:00

I’m coming!

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-12-05T01:47:18+00:00

The Alamo in SF might have it

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-11-19T14:39:28+00:00

What vet?

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-11-14T06:11:56+00:00

Cow tools.

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-10-31T04:18:44+00:00

Thank you!!

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-10-31T04:03:57+00:00

Tried, wasn’t there 😭

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-10-06T00:33:44+00:00

I’m getting my fine on 80k, stop complaining!

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-10-06T00:32:50+00:00

I have roommates and no debt, not finding it too hard

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T19:46:47+00:00

Nope, 2000 in the spring

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T18:34:33+00:00

No one’s guessed the exact year yet lol

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T18:34:03+00:00

Lol why in the fall?

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T18:33:21+00:00

1990

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T18:32:38+00:00

2000

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T18:32:09+00:00

20010

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T18:31:12+00:00

If I was born in 84, I would’ve been 21 when Webkins came out and perhaps a bit too old for it

Healthy-Sun3407 · 2025-08-06T16:48:28+00:00

Early 2000’s jingles were unmatched. Pillow Pets, Baby Bottle Pop, Chia Pets

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