I am 23, will be 24 on the 12th of this month. I work for a construction company in a position I love. I wake up for work at 4am and I go to bed at 8am. I occasionally work 7 days a week and, because I don't leave my job until 5:30pm, I almost never go out to have fun or socialize. For my fellow cancers, or anyone with good advice: should I be thinking about getting out and enjoying things while I'm young? Or do you think I will be able to enjoy that later on in life?
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Jul 16, 2011Comments: 746 · Posts: 5608 · Topics: 190
No. Get out and enjoy things while you are young.
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Nov 10, 2014Comments: 0 · Posts: 1190 · Topics: 29
Everybody should enjoy life while young. Don't overwork yourself and forget about the rest of the world.
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Feb 22, 2014Comments: 17 · Posts: 245 · Topics: 1
Hi there, in my opinion spending time with family and loved ones are the best. Have memorable moments while you can. If you don't go out much maybe you can invite friends and families to come over your place instead. There's nothing wrong with being busy specially if it makes you happy. But don't forget you're not alone in this world. It's exciting to meet new friends. Pamper yourself so you can spread the good mood.
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Mar 07, 2015Comments: 22 · Posts: 5162 · Topics: 88
You can only work that much for so long. Either you decide to cool it on your own terms or your body and/or mind is going to do it for you on their terms. Pick and choose.
I did not expect such a unanimous answer! I suppose I should try to enjoy that part of my life more. It's something that has been bothering me so a part of me has known the answer all along. College may have only been a few years ago but to me it seems like forever. How can I break my voluntary isolation without it affecting my job performance? Keep in mind that I really enjoy my job and I hold myself to a very high standard. I must sound like an old guy lol.
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Feb 22, 2014Comments: 17 · Posts: 245 · Topics: 1
Well, your schedule seem a bit hectic. Have a day off or something so you don't check your time every now and then. Relax. Schedule your leave and plan ahead with your friends or family. A little vacation away from the hustle and bustle will recharge your batteries. Go on, explore, there's much to discover.
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Feb 22, 2014Comments: 17 · Posts: 245 · Topics: 1
what do you do on your day offs?
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Mar 07, 2015Comments: 22 · Posts: 5162 · Topics: 88
Hehehe Well, may I ask you this: how do you feel when you do have a day off. Is it stressful? Do you think about work? Do you think about what you will have to do at work to compensate for your free time? Or can you relax?
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Feb 22, 2014Comments: 17 · Posts: 245 · Topics: 1
I felt that way before during school semestral breaks, tons of projects..etc.. Can't even enjoy vacation.
I do think about work even when I'm off, and when I get back to work it's like it wouldn't been easier to have never taken that day off.
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Feb 22, 2014Comments: 17 · Posts: 245 · Topics: 1
You say you love your work but sounds very stressed from it. When you leave office, leave your work there. What if you don't feel well and can't go to work, what happens?
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Feb 22, 2014Comments: 17 · Posts: 245 · Topics: 1
What makes you happy aside from working?
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Jun 26, 2015Comments: 0 · Posts: 246 · Topics: 22
Get out and have your fun now. I was like you at your age ... grad school and work. I have no fun. Now 10 years later I now know I should had the fun then.