Life is too much of a discovery.

I recently changed from a high stress corporate job to a lesser stress job in a new industry, partly to have more time for my kids and not to bring stress home.

Viola! The new job is indeed much less stressful and more freetime. Interestingly, I feel rather empty. Not sad, not happy, not excited, just emotionless and waiting for time to pass by and chores to be done each day. Most people would feel contented as pay is roughly the same for both jobs. My philosophy used to be, using the minimum effort (work) to get the maximum output (salary). I’m fulfilling this philosophy but why isn’t there a sense of euphoric?

People are into bailan culture and while I think I’m partially into it, it doesn’t feel right leh. Feels like something is off but I’m not sure what is it.

Now there’s an opportunity to go back to the corporate function and I’m considering it. Am I nuts to think that way? I feel like I’m so indecisive and current job gives so much free time though not much prospect. What if I changed back to corporate job but I have no time for kids? How do you manage to find time for your kids when they were younger while u and ur wife were driving out a career?

Here are what netizens think:

You miss the adrenaline rush and perhaps the sense of purpose and importance from constantly doing things in your previous job.

This is common, people can get addicted to a certain type of stress. Take some time to adjust, relook at your schedule and take some time out to constantly learn something new. That should challenge you and give your talents some outlet.

you go back you will find ways to get out after that. you stay here you’re bored and feel unproductive. maybe you can find some other hobbies or develop new skill out of your current job. eventually you will still want something like your current job when you dont have the energy anymore.