Is anyone else addicted to their tech job?
I [33F] have been working at a social media company for almost 3 years now, one that I relocated for from another country. There has been a lot of highs and lows, massive layoffs happening - which I was never a part of - and overall the culture has changed dramatically and the bar significantly raised.
However, this did not change my interest to the slightest, actually quite the opposite.
I just love coming to work in the morning, there’s food, activities, and great equipment to work. I get things done IRL 10x more efficiently than if I was remote.
I do something different everyday and I just love the rush of brainstorms, synergies, cutting costs, approvals, documentation, meeting deadlines. I can’t really explain it, it just gives me the best satisfaction.
Sometimes I even wonder if anybody, romantically, can compete with that. I do enjoy my romantic and personal life and I want to believe there’s more to life: I have a boyfriend, hobbies, etc… but I’m always more excited about going back to work.
Is there something wrong with me or am I not able to appreciate life better? Is work easier because everything is handed over to you?
edit: This kind of blew up positively although I had more of a negative angle to it - it made me realize liking one's job is a chance and that's great to know. Work/life balance matters as well, though!