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I think I suck at the work-life balance thing. I’m trying to get it, but when it comes right down to it, everything that I do outside of work is somehow driven by my desire for this amazing career. I’m a self-diagnosed workaholic, and you know what, I’m okay with that. For now.
Actually, let me clarify. I’m rocking the work-life balance thing, for the most part. I’m making some great friends, exploring this city, making a point to have a li
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07.23.09
You have a contagious smile Sydney! You won't be single for long in this city!
07.23.09
Sydney, I totally understand where you're coming from. My story is a bit different, but we both moved to our new cities in the same way with a zest for life, not knowing anyone and wanting to start fresh. Unfortunately for me, I met someone two months before I moved (I tried and tried to deny it) but sometimes things happen naturally. That's an interesting point to think about. We stayed together long distance for a year and although we're not together now, it was a long and rocky road, but I still don't regret it.
I thought I was closed off to relationships because I wanted to jump in 100% for my career and a fresh move. Sometimes these things are beyond our control and I just wanted to bring it up because they happen naturally...Good thoughts :)
07.23.09
Great post. What stood out to me was how 'Balance' is such a difficult word to define and how often it changes for all of us.
07.23.09
You don't have to do everything at once. If you're enjoying yourself, why worry about what you're missing? Make the most of what's important to you. If, right now, dating isn't--well, that's fine.
07.23.09
I understand completely. I am in the same situation, though at this point in time the career and grad school comes first. I figure if what I'm doing is what is on the top of my list right now that is all that matters. I don't think there has to be equal parts of work and equal parts of love and play time. I think it is whatever is most important at that time. I only feel guilty about it when people bring it up a lot, and I've learned to feel that way less often as time goes on.
07.23.09
The freedom from living in a new city and not have "situational" friends but to actually select them is kind of like dating in of itself. It can be work but you can weed the weirdos out a lot sooner. Now you can choose who to hang out with - these will be people who share your passions. Have fun!
07.24.09
I think the tough part about dating for a workaholic is the fear that you might actually have to put something else above work. If you don't have a family and aren't dating, work can be your top priority and there is no guilt in that. And, it can be a smart move if you're really career driven and want to stand out and move up quickly. But at some point, you'll have to learn that work doesn't always have to be the top priority - that, or just date another workaholic :-)
It is true, though, that being in a relationship can distract from work. Especially a new relationship, how much time do you spend daydreaming about that great evening you had last night, instead of focusing on your work? It's hard!
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