I don't seem to see the part where you mentioned whether you ultimately accepted the job offer!
I won't elaborate on this aspect until I'm ready to, and may not at all.
I think being direct can be of great advantage, it lets people know where they stand. Of course, there's a time to be cautious, circumspect and to play one's cards close to the chest, but being open, forthright and candid is how I like to be in a lot of my interactions. With a prospective employer it means they know where they stand, know what they're paying for and what they'll get, it helps in negotiations or ends them, but if they continue along generally a win-win situation will be found.
You mention job satisfaction and that's not always easily found...but if once can move closer to it rather than away from it life tends to become more balanced. I believe in a work to live ethos, not live to work, but I put a lot into what I do professionally and always have...just like I put a lot into what I do personally.
Yeah I completely agree on this, it's essentially a "take it or leave it" scenario once both parties have revealed their positions, and I believe this approach has the potential to streamline the entire hiring process, making it more efficient!
Yeah working to live is rather disheartening. The relentless hustle and bustle seems never-ending, and it's essential for us to discover the art of savoring life beyond the confines of their occupation or the glow of a computer screen, as is the case for many nowadays 😰
Despite the extended hours invested in my work, I genuinely relish what I do; it captivates my interest, and I continuously find myself in a state of growth and learning within the company (for now). I'm well aware that this ongoing learning curve will act as a catalyst, propelling my professional journey to a point where I can then pause and relish the fruits of my labor 🙏
Balance those extended hours with valuable, valid and present hours in your personal life and you're on the right track. Just remember, there's more important things though. If I told you today that you have three months to live I'm (pretty sure) you'd rather spend them anywhere else but work and with the people around you who are meaningful and loved. I'd be amazed if someone said they'd rather be at work in this situation, and I'd never believe them. Just an example to demonstrate that things change and that time only goes one way.
This definitely remind me of the #weekend-engagement topic that you came up with in the first week of Sep 2023 where we talked about embracing the final 12 months and what we would do! Work definitely did not come up in my post 😅
Yeah, I do that from time to time in the topics because people forget or neglect to think about it, acknowledge and accept it. In doing so though, a person can design their life a little better I think.
Yeah it draws individual to really think hard about their life and put things in perspective for sure!