Thanks, Aliyyah. It’s unfortunate that most of us (with our first full-time jobs) aren’t taught to focus on companies and industries that will fit well with our personal needs and goals. We just know that we’re interested in the field, not everything that might come along with it!

There are definitely times when your priorities change! Technically, since I’m self-employed, I have more flexibility, bur I’ve found myself working more because I’m earning more. However, it’s nice to have the option of scaling back.

Same here, John – I thought it would be lower as well. It could be, considering the survey was slightly older.

Yes – getting physically ill, being super stressed, dealing with headaches – all bad signs it’s probably time to move on. Life is too short to be stuck in that position. I don’t think people fully realize the impact our work environment can have on us.