Every Sunday night, I rewrite what I’m looking for.
Every Sunday night, I write down what I want in my next place to work. But whenever I hesitate to cross something off, I worry I’ll make the wrong choice.
Scenes
- Afraid crossing it out means I’ll get it wrong — Sunday night, I write down what I want in my next workplace. Each time I cross something off, I wonder if I’m ruining my chances.
- Pay, commute, and coworkers — When pay, commute, and coworkers are all on one list, they can look equally essential. But they’re not the same kind of thing.
- Must-haves and nice-to-haves differ — A new job’s conditions can include both must-haves and nice-to-haves. Separate them, and crossing one off doesn’t mean giving up on the choice.
- The one thing to protect first — Tonight, pick just one condition and write, “Why is this a must-have?” See if the reason comes to mind right away.
- My priorities come into focus, one line at a time — The conditions that are still there Monday morning may feel a little different from what worried you Sunday night. That difference can help you set your priorities for a new job.
Stories by Baekho
- Baekho
- Even grocery shopping makes everything I need to do today feel urgent.
- I open the handover file before bed.
- At a red light, I think of what I’m good at in my work.
- The day before an important meeting, I swallow my words again.
- It feels like I’m giving up my career.
- When a request comes up in the group chat, I reply first.
- Every morning, it feels like I have to leave my career behind.
- Even while folding laundry, I find myself going over the reasons for the team’s decision.