Paul Apling’s Post

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.

I'm 22, i resigned from my job recently. and all so suddenly. What's the problem? everyone asked. Was the money low? was the management too tough on you? Did you face any serious problem at work? The answer is no.. I was doing great, i was head of product marketing, leading two brands, even went abroad for a work trip with some of the biggest personalities. The people were great too. My parents are worried, my relatives are curious, my friends are concerned. Me on the other hand? So excited, so anxious, so on the roller coaster of life. Here are a few REAL reasons why i resigned and they may not be valid to everyone but are what drove me to take the decision: 1- I have been working days and nights (at some phases, 2-3 jobs at the same time) since i was 18. I wanted to constantly learn, evolve and most selfishly keep myself distracted and busy. I forgot that i was still very young and RESTING was not a "luxury", it was a necessity - which i should have taken. and the result was i didn't burn out, i felt like i broke apart. 2- When you work a corporate job, the harsh truth is you give the right to other people to vocalize their feedback on your work. Although one opinion does not change the quality of the work you produce, it does mess with your creativity. The thing that triggered the most was people not in your seat will think they have a say on how things can be done, esp when you know very well what's possible in the limited resources you have. 3- The amount of time it takes + the commute time + the additional commute cost especially when you live so far away and plus lack of boundaries. You're always expected to be available, doesn't matter if it's 9pm and you left the office at 8pm. (just an example!) The future is hybrid jobs tbh. The amount of productivity that can be achieved if people just work from their home and meet only when it's needed is insane > anyways these are just my 3am thoughts - hope this can help someone young who's working relentlessly. Take a break when you need it because you deserve it, only do stuff you're passionate about and LEARN as much as you can.