How to recover from the startup life

Question

I've been working at a startup for the past two years and its been nothing but being right out straight averaging 16-18 hours a day. We got acquired and my workload has dropped significantly. The new company is well established and so naturally the pace is significantly slower. I'm having a really hard time slowing down. I know that I can't be alone in this experience.

What was your experience and what helped you adjust?

TC: $190k

Exp: 18 years

Artoria · Accepted Answer

You worked 16-18 hours a day at 18 years of experience really? Are you a principal engineer or something

Artoria · Answer

You worked 16-18 hours a day at 18 years of experience really?

Mac90273jb · Answer

What are some of the things you wanted to do outside of work that you haven’t been able to do? Any hobbies, workout, continuing education?Create a list of things you always wanted to do but couldn’t due to stress or workload. Build that into your schedule by putting in some dedicated meetings/times in your calendar.

adorable · Answer

Carefully...
You do realize a ton of retirees drop dead from heart attacks etc after suddenly stopping work?

Next, what's your pace in life outside work?
   
If your the ansy type that hates to wait, no point slowing down unless you'll change your entire worldview and lifestyle.

Some of us are turtles, some rabbits in life.

Take the energy and channel. If not work, maybe volunteer to help others? Teach, mentor, serve.

In the end, there's lots of time to rest.... In the coffin.

How to recover from the startup life

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