Could a career be considered an addiction? There's an old adage which goes first the man takes a drink then the drink takes a drink and finally the drink takes the man. If you replace a drink with the career, you get a modified version.
"First the man takes on the career, then the career takes on the career and finally career takes on the man."
More often than not, people who are focused on careers get very excited and intoxicated with their first experience. You get money, prestige, power, and so on. Then just to stay where you are in the career, you get more of what you already have. You often work hard, learn new skills, and dedicate a lot of time to your job, which may leave other areas of your life neglected.
Finally, you get to a point where you’ve reached the peak of your career and now must decide whether to seek personal growth or stay in your current role to maintain its benefits. It's just like the drink. You know, you enjoy the first drink, the second one gives you a high, and the third one lets the drink control you.
If you focus solely on your career and let it determine your identity, you may find yourself confused about how to progress in life as you age. In every stage of life, it's important to consider how much you invest and what you receive in return. This includes personal interests, family life, learning opportunities outside of work, and health, all of which are important.
As you age, you may notice physical changes like hunched shoulders and lifestyle-related health issues, leading to the need for blood pressure medication. Do you want all of those things? These are questions that you want to ask yourself before letting your career get the hold of you.
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