Nope! I don't know why, I feel extremely empty.

Design Engineer

Consultant

Lawyer

Program Manager

Software Developer

Satisfaction is a choice. Often comes with sacrificing as well. Not speaking for all though.

It's okay just speak for yourself and how are you satisfied

Consulting Associate

It's a long story ! In short kismat ka maara !

Just thinking about my life and other people... thought i should ask

Software Engineer

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Are people satisfied with their lives? Why?

Are people satisfied with their lives? Why?- Grapevine

Imagine this : You are in your 30s

You have your own home fully furnished, nothing too fancy but big enough to give a separate room for each family member

You have a family car.. Not a luxury one, just a normal mid sized SUV

U have no loans, no emi, no obligations

You don't make a crazy amount but have some job security making early 6 figures a month.. 

Question : Are you happy? 
What else would you buy, what else would you aim for?
What are the other necessities.. We all know there's no limit to wanting more.. If u don't want to upgrade to luxury version of stuff u have what else do u need in life?

POV: You unlocked middle class 🔒

Team Lead

I am thinking of leaving my current job and focus on myself, getting to know myself better etc. Currently I have enough money saved for my expenses for next 6-8 months. 
   Everyone I have asked about this say don't leave your job if you don't have another lined up, in this tech winter. I understand their view point. It aligns with what my parents think as well.

Is there anyone who has had done this in the past? Do you recommend this route? Are the consequences far too severe? Does anyone have a different opinion from one stated above?

Anyone ever left job without having another job lying around for their mental peace?

I'm in the same boat, on the verge of quitting, and will most probably take the leap next month.  
 Thanks for the thread. A lot of insights. It has made me confident that I'm not doing anything stupid.

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I have observed this( at least with my self) that whatever goals you set for your self ( X salary, Y net worth etc etc.) once you're there it becomes ordinary extremely fast and it starts feeling normal again and on you go towards the next milestone.
I was wondering when does this end? Do any of you have reached a point where you don't have the lust for more? You're happy with what you have? 
Did you do something actively to make that mindset? Or were you a "satisfied with what you have" kind of a person all your life?

How do you fight the consistent dissatisfaction?

Backend Engineer

you don't want to change your current life with someone, you look to or aspire to. Huh.....what?  Assumption: Given the chance to exchange life with anyone in the world.

Why would you still choose yourself? 
Or you will exchange with someone? Who and Why?  

Interesting thought, right? Please think for a while, introspect wisely. 

(Personally, I look to and aspire a few but I cannot/won't  exchange with anyone. WTF is wrong with me with my miserable life. Trust me, I have a miserable life, enough to have rice daily, and already failed at what I always wanted to be since sixth grade. Now, I am just trying to do what I am good at and struggling with, frustrating on a daily basis.)

Aren't you the most happy person if;

Solution Architect

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Have you ever got the feeling that you can do a lot more out of the current role you are in, and that so being inside your current org.

For instance, say you are a senior eng who definitely can have a linear growth in engineering, but that doesn’t feel like enough.

And if there was, say, a role (a more responsible and accountable one) which needs strong interpersonal skills too besides engineering, where you feel like you would really thrive. 

If yes, has anyone of you have broken out of this by doing certain thing(s) and has been successful in it?

If yes do tell.

Do you feel like you can do more?

Engineering Manager

Is it true that after reaching a certain point in life, after achieving something you’ve been striving to accomplish for years, you often feel the most empty afterwards?

People say we should always set new goals and keep working towards them, but does it really bring happiness?

I mean, after becoming a millionaire, if you make another million, will it feel the same as when you made your first million, or does it hardly matter after a while?

Questioning the Fulfillment of Success?!

I've gotten very comfortable now. WFH many days, take regular yoga and breaks without anyone asking where I've been. As long as I'm getting my work done and I'm in the meetings I need to be in, no one really asks me what I'm doing. 

Sometimes it nags me that I could be doing better things with my time but the money is just too good.

So I'm asking you all, how did you decide where that balance was and if you're happy with your choice?

What do you think: FAANG was (or wasn't) worth it?

Recently, every friend or colleague of mine have been on rant mode and very dissatisfied with jobs despite being paid bomb money and crazy esops.

Is everyone in every organisation in all functions so unhappy or is this just GenZ problem of setting wrong expectations from the Job?

Does anyone exists who actually loves their job?

I have all the respect for those who start their own business. But frankly that kinda advice is just so tone deaf and lazy when you are job hunting.

For starters business is not meant for everyone, you need to have an aptitude for it. More than that you need to have an ecosystem in place. Business means having to bear losses, running after clients for pending payments, dealing with crazy tax laws and regulations. Unless you are equipped to handle all this, you cant survive. There is a reason certain communities in India dominate business.

And those who quote Steve Jobs, Bill Gates at the drop of a hat, don't know that these guys had a good support system in place that pushed them. 

But basically I hate the way people aspiring for a regular salaried job or those having one are looked down upon. This was especially so during the startup boom. Why don't people get it that many just want a regular salaried job? And those businessmen, entrepreneurs, startup founders still need the regular salaried folks, corporate drones to run their companies.

Most just want a regular job, work for a fixed amount of time, go home and relax. Lack of ambition?  Yes.  Is that a bad thing? No not really.

Why you looking for a job? Why don't you start your own business? Y

What is your Salary and YOE ? Are you satisfied with the progress you have achieved so far ?

Satisfied with TC ?

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I am a 26/M/60+LPA/IITian Software Engineer at a FAANG. I have spent most of my time travelling places with my friends/solo and have dedicated a significant portion of my small life to my career, and I am quite happy with it. I am confused about one thing tho, should I get married? given I am happy living like this, I just want to hear what men have to say on this, I want to know given a chance would you guys get married? If yes how to check if a woman is a fine fit for you? I made a rule to only date a woman who makes at least 70% of my salary OR has an excellent academic background AND should be humble. With these set of rules the chances of finding a girl is almost slim to none given ratio at good colleges and at high paying tech jobs are like that 🤧, I am sure people won't find these rules good, but I want to know if I am being stupid pls correct me it will help me reshape my thinking.

Help me guys 🫡.

Are you happy with your marriage?

> at least 70% of my salary OR has an excellent academic background 
  
 I'm glad you didn't say "Only candidates from IIT/IIM can apply for this position".

When I was younger, 1cr felt like a dream. When I got there, the goalpost moved to 3cr. Those I know who are already at 3cr net worth, are now chasing 5cr. And those at 5cr, claim 10cr is the target... 

Is there a cliff at which more people are content with where they are vs those who aren't?

How much is enough?

Investor

How do you get work satisfaction?

Business Analyst

Was thinking about our lives. Ever since you are in school, you have something to look forward to. When you’re in 1st grade, you know next year it’s 2nd grade and so on till you finish your undergrad.

Suddenly, you could be everything or nothing at the same time.

Those who are good at this game of eternal growth end up grinding their lives away in the PCM -> Engg -> B-School -> Consulting hell loop.

Weirdly, the determinism in growth fades away suddenly and you see people finally pursuing diverse fields.

Then, the realisation kicks in. You’ve been conditioned to chase eternal growth. That is what brings meaning to you in every part of your life. Today has to be better than your yesterday, or else it feels like you’ve failed.

I wonder how sustainable that is but till then we will continue to throw our youth away. 

My 2 cents: You have a brief moment in history. Don’t spend your 10 years of prime in doing things that don’t bring you any joy. Don’t make the same mistakes all of us make chasing joys because others are chasing them.

Find your own meaning to this eternal growth.

Is life a race for eternal growth?

Product Manager

Sunday night blues.

Are you really happy? A lot of us are chasing something that can cause a really lonely, unhappy, unsatisfactory life. Share it with all of us.

Please. Serious replies only. Let's extend support for each other.

[Serious] Are you happy?

I feel so lost now. Although I have finished my CA and even worked for 2 years, I can't seem to figure out what I want in terms of my career. I am always doubting if what I am doing is correct or did I make a mistake by choosing this field? Anyone else ever faced this problem? What did you do about it?

Figured out everything?

29M , 7 yoe. Have a full time job plus running my own freelancing gig servicing multiple clients across the world

Not a techie. Earning 1.75cr a year AMA

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