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skillset

Currently listening to: Viva La Vida – Coldplay

I used to rule the worldSeas would rise when I gave the wordNow in the morning, I sleep aloneSweep the streets I used to own

I learned that work-life balance is a myth.Β  It’s as real as a 도깨비 (goblin), because eventually, something will give.Β  This is even more-so now since everyone is attached to their electronics.Β  There are so many different ways for work to get a hold of me: call, text, ping, e-mail, or vis-Γ -vis.Β  This is why it’s extremely easy for me to ditch my phone and get away from my computer screens.


If I work too much and neglect everything else, my health, relationships, or happiness are affected.Β  I used to work 80+ hours a week and I was on a one-way ticket to burnout city and became a shell of my former self.Β  Financially, I was in the most optimal position I could have imagined.Β  I was so busy working that I didn’t even have time to spend it. In turn, I hated myself, my jobs, was hospitalized twice, and I loathed the situation I put myself into.Β 


If I play too much and neglect work, my stress levels, financial status, and employment are affected.Β  On the other side of the pendulum during high school and attending uni, I decided to work part-time and focus on my schooling. But I became lazy and instead of excelling in school I ended up ditching classes often.Β  I was hella broke broke because I was going out too much, getting trashed, and was eating out every day.


Life is always changing and it’s impossible for me to maintain a constant balance between work and life.Β  Every day, I have to prioritize what is important at work and what is important in my regular life.Β  I also have to be flexible with my schedule for the unexpected.Β  A last minute meeting, e-mail that needs urgent attention, or a high acuity patient that needs assistance at the 11th hour.Β Β 


Even though I think about the future quite often, I also remind myself to stay present.Β  Enjoy the moment and make the most of each day. Carpe diem. I have fun.Β  Lots of fun.Β  But I also have mundane and stressful days. My days are never the same so I want to memorialize the days and spend time with those who matter.Β Β 


Funny story, I asked management if I could have three screens for my work station.Β  I was told, “no” and to make due with the two that I have.Β  I initially thought, “these cheap bastards” and began to argue with them about how I would be more effective and efficient if I had three…and then stopped mid-sentence.Β  Why was I volunteering to do more work for the same pay?Β  Work smarter, not harder, dumb ass.


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18 responses to “skillset”

  1. Drunken_Shifu Avatar

    Not me liking before fully reading… Coldplay is just… ❀️‍πŸ”₯❀️‍πŸ”₯

    1. justrojie Avatar

      πŸ˜† yasss love me some Coldplay

  2. Punk Rock Is Forever says Sambuca Avatar

    All work and no play makes Ro a dull angry girl. πŸ˜›

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Damn straight!

  3. Sara Allwright Avatar

    Yeah…just have one screen! πŸ€”πŸ€£

    1. justrojie Avatar
  4. Sanny Avatar

    You are 1000% true. I have always had this view as well.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Fr fr!

  5. iakovoskriegor Avatar

    Is that pic in this post you? You look nice.
    I understand you can’t afford to take a rest in California, as rent is too expensive.
    I know it would be impossible for you to live with your parents, as they’d drive you insane.
    I just humbly take the scorn and snide remarks from my dad. I embrace humility. I endure scorn and social rejection from my Greek church. The more I suffer in this life, the better the next one will be.
    Thank you for your friendship, my friend.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Hah yes this is a pic of me! Thank you, friend!

      1. iakovoskriegor Avatar

        Indeed. Hope you are having a good sleep.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          Thank you!! And you too!

  6. ibarynt Avatar

    Exactly work smarter not harder. I can’t believe you argued for an extra screen 🀫

    1. justrojie Avatar

      πŸ˜‚ live and learn!!

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        And sometimes make the same mistakes again then learn 😁. Life is all about learning.

  7. Shel R. Avatar

    Your posts always make me giggle. lol. πŸ™‚
    I agree with the working smarter and not harder.
    And please – for the love of all things – TAKE CARE OF YOU FIRST!
    Do what makes you happy, because our health is so important and if we work ourselves like crazy – or worry ourselves the same way – our health is affected in so many ways.
    Especially emotionally and mentally.

    You’ve got this! One day at a time. <3

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thanks so much!! For sure!! I’m like if I don’t take care of myself, who will? Def not my employer πŸ˜†

      1. Shel R. Avatar

        Exactly!! I learned a long time ago I come first before any job. Many of them don’t care as long as we’re there and it’s crazy to overwork ourselves so much, we burnout.

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