How long should you keep your job?

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I've been too busy with whats going on with my life lately and no matter how I try to focus on the things that I do online, I am having a hard time. Due to this, I missed a lot of opportunities and I realized that this is one of my weaknesses. I cannot function in all aspects of my life while I am a lot worried about what will happen to my life in the next few months. More so on the result of   the decision that I have made just recently.

A few days ago I have been desperately asking friends about it and I am very much thankful for the messages that they have sent me. They have answered me based on their experiences, thoughts, personally putting themselves to the scenario and It was really helpful. Shoutouts to you guys!

Yah all know I have been working for almost six years, and have been only with two companies. I started working when I was 21 years old. And just recently I have lost interest in my job. Not literally my job, but the people surrounding me, and bossing me around. And the not so systematic way of our company. And I have discovered that I cannot keep on dealing with them, nor live with it for the next few years.

So I applied for another job. And fortunately have been offered a really well compensated position (which was the bonus part) and looks like they have a friendly working environment from which I am currently focused on.

It may be a little hard to always adjust in meeting different people but it will get easier over time. Eventually. I hope so.

I didn't know that I would get to the point where I would no longer like the ones I used to think I always wanted.

And thats makes me sad.

I thought that when you find the job you really like, you'll keep liking it whatever the circumstances comes your way. But I realized that it wasn't.

Your priorities changes after several years. And I realized it while looking back for the reason why I resigned from my first job. I prioritized looking for what I wanted to do instead of waiting for the right time to experienced it. And when you know your priority you know what to always choose. You validate every actions you made and all of your decisions are pointing out towards to this goal.

I wonder, money aside. How long should you keep your job? Is there a limit? I don't know exactly when, but if you were in that situation, you'll feel it. When you start to grow tired of it and when you think nothing is changing and just thinking about doing it on the next few years, its just feel heavy. And all you think about is a way out.

Some people resign to chase high salaries, good environment, avoiding rude boss, leverage position, career progression, competitive companies, others just grow tired of everything and etc.

And while I just wanted to work to help my little brother graduate (he is going to college next school year) and provide for my parents I still don't know if I really like my job, or I am just used to it. Or I am just amused. I wonder after 5 years or more. Am I still an employee? Or would I be able to grow tired of my job again? Hmmn.

So it is the reason why I have been slacking off and why I am not writing much these days. If you notice my absence. Lels.

I am busy with my new job application and completing all the requirements. I am also trying to do all the necessary documents for my turnover. And what can I say its pretty much a hectic month for me.

Also yep, three weeks ago its my birthday and I celebrated it just like last year. Haha. With coffee and friends. Can't believe I turned 1 year older again. 😆 Anyway I'm already done with my job requirements and planning to write consistently for the next following days, hopefully the robot stills remember me. 😜

And I am happy to share that most of my plans I have written last 2020 are happening this 2022! 👀😃 Its amazing. I'm excited for all my wishes last year to happen at the right time. How about you? Is your 2022 doing okay?

Truth I wanted to share : Employees are slave. Its too much of the truth but yep I am a slave. Haha 😜

Lead and Image I : Thanks to Nubelson Fernandes @nublson for making this photo available freely on Unsplash 🎁 https://unsplash.com/photos/Xx4i6wg6HEg