Everything has a price, and success is no exception.
To an employee, creating a name for oneself, receiving recognition, and accomplishing yearly goals can be considered “successes.”
Watching such successful employees, the Dose has noted stressed out co-workers and tension in the workplace, both triggering fragmented relationships between fellow employees. As dedicated hours encroach on their personal time, I can only surmise that these folks are robbed of the time to rejuvenate or to be with family and friends. This is the price of their success.
The Dose wants to be successful and will pay what I can afford, but I will not overpay. My “success budget” sets realistic expectations for me and for others connected to my success. It helps for me to determine boundaries. Really, who can be highly productive at the twelfth hour of a workday? A 24/7-work schedule is just not sustainable… if you want your health, family, and a life!
It’s good to be successful, no one can argue that … just make sure the price you pay doesn’t put you in debt.