Do you have work fever?

Do you have work fever?

Take your temperature and if you are one of those who works but does not see the return on your investment, it's like a cat chasing its own tail. If you work, and most of your achievements are seen by corporate heads as the person who is rewarded with bonuses and extra salary, it's all worth the effort.

Nevertheless, if you are running your wheels, and do not enjoy your work, perhaps you are playing charades. How long can you play this game and how much does this change your true personality? We all know that patience is a virtue, but can you be patient for another several years? Much of your real self is compromised and yet each day is filled with mechanical doings in service of your company.

The good part of all this is your knowledge and experience keeps you moving forward. The more you know, the more you become a leader in your field. You cannot return to those days when you were a novice. You are now in another league, and wishing for less intensive work will not happen. The downside is now that you are in a leadership role, people will expect you to respond to their problems. Depending on your attitude, how will you resolve those problems?

So much is at stake here, your personal and professional responsibilities, and balancing both sides of the coin. Most of us had to make those important decisions.

Life is too short to choose one or the other. Therefore, take a deep breath and prioritize. Think hard about what is most important to you. Find a reasonable path and follow that yellow brick road. Eventually, you will walk down the road that most agrees with your values.

Neither work or play satisfies our desires. If you are willing to do some of both, that is all that one can ask for, so it is a win-win situation. Complaining only exacerbates the circumstances. As the old saying goes, "Bloom where you are planted". As far as I know, no position is perfect and in today's world, there are so many changes that sometimes one feels like a continuous bouncing ball.

Whether you are involved in the politics of your company or traveling under the radar, life will continue. Be discreet, in service of yourself. You are worth the effort!