Startup Life Got You Down?

Every day feels like a repeat of the last. I'm just going through the motions, and I'm losing my josh. It's like they expect us to work 24/7, but honestly, what's the benefit? One day I'm thinking, "Screw it, I'm quitting!" The next day, I'm like, "Okay, I need the paisa." Please help!

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permylastemail

7mo

A Team Lead

Your dopamine receptors are fried. Get rid of social media apps and get a dopamine detox. I know your aren’t looking for suggestions but trust me this will help you. A lot of us are feeling the same way as you. We are constantly looking for new things in life, something that can give us a kick. That’s not how world works. If you are getting bored, go deep in your work, deliver something more and keep at it. You won’t be paid more but trust me you will be damn satisfied.

gemsbond

7mo

works at

Accenture

[sleekchapati](username) You make a fair point

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gemsbond

7mo

works at

Accenture

I have been there, but money is significant especially for a middle-class family, for most of us we are earning 5x more than our parents and have huge expectations from families to provide them with a good life

ctrlaltdelmyjob

7mo

An Assistant Manager

[gemsbond](username) Been there? You are not right now in it? How did you get out of this rut?

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khushoe

7mo

works at

Eternal Limited

Many people go / went through this - including me. We spend 50%+ of our waking time at / doing work - so is it unreasonable to want more out of it? Not at all. But there are practical aspects to consider around financial stability / runway / dependents needs etc. I have interacted with people whose experience ranges from 5 to 15-20 and have formed my point of view based on that. You have to know what drives you - could be money, material possessions, learning, networking, status, social life, spending time with family, achievement orientation etc.