I think it would benefit all of us to think about why we define ourselves the way we do. During the years I felt like I didn't belong in this industry, where I didn't know anyone in tech in my demographic, a company identity felt safer than an individual one. I didn't feel like I belonged in tech, but surely these tech companies did, so I hid behind their identities as a way of coping with my impostor syndrome.
Read MoreSometimes we want to quit things, but quitting things can be hard. Often times, the reasons we shy away from quitting something come down to fear, and it can be very helpful to figure out where that fear is coming from. As difficult as it can be, quitting things is a great way of helping to keep your life balanced, fulfilling, and healthy.
Read MoreTake a look at what your work habits actually are and consider the expectations that you are setting, intentionally or not, for the people around you. None of us work in a vacuum, and our behaviors do affect the people we work with, whether we realize it or not. Those kinds of expectations can lead people to work longer and longer hours to the detriment of their health and happiness.
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