I don't think I've had anything that stressful, but that job must have helped your musical skills. I can see I improve when I play more and having to learn that many songs must work your music 'muscles' even if it is not always fun.
I've worked mostly with software and there have been times with tight deadlines when the pressure was put on us. We generally got through it okay.
I actually had a first rehearsal with a possible band last night. It's fairly new for all of us, but it's fun.
Hey @steevc .. yes indeed it was a musical training boot camp .. I did have to become extremely fast in learning and memorizing new songs and adapt to styles on the go . In fact .. i'm learning a repertoire right now for an audition for another band (original music ) .. luckily my parts are written so I am reviewing them now with my morning coffee and taking some breaks here and then :) . We'll see how that goes.
Deadlines are good to get you going .. I have to impose deadlines on myself to get stuff done too.. but if I overdo it it becomes overwhelming ..
Awesome about the possible new band :) hopefully you can share what you are doing at some point! Cheers!