LABEL #1 LOVEAHOLIC VS WORKAHOLIC
You’ve probably heard the classic breakup line: “It’s not you, it’s me.” But I’ve always added my own twist: “It’s me I don’t like around you.”
I’ve been told more times than I can count that I should “choose life over career.” And sure, I’ve tried believing that—only to end up frustrated with myself for making choices based on others’ expectations instead of my own.
Truth is: I don’t like who I become around people who constantly tell me I need to change.
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