Hi guys. Looking some guidance/thoughts.

Back story; a few years back I had worked my way up in a small design agency from a designer and was asked to become director which was an absolute dream of mine. Fast forward 6 very short months later and the other Director fucked me over and the whole business collapsed and I was left with nothing.

I was in a very low place for a very long time and it’s only now some 5 years later I’m feeling more like my old self.

I’m now working in another agency and love it. The people I work with are amazing, the majority of the clients are great and I feel as happy as I’ve ever felt in my career.

But it’s not enough.

I’m 38 and keep feeling like “is this it?”. I want more but I don’t know what it is I want exactly. I guess I look at my boss and know I could do that (and have done that) very well and want to scratch an itch that’s still there.

I guess I’m asking am I mad for even considering doing my “own” thing again? My family were put through a lot of pain the last time it failed but it wasn’t my fault and I want to prove myself.

TLDR; after being at rock bottom in my career I’ve now got my confidence back but am unsure what to do next

  • ABeajolais@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Everyone’s life goes through good and bad cycles. It’s kind of like investing. Make the ups as big as possible and make the downs a minimum. If things are going great there will be a downturn at some point where more challenges hit. Don’t worry about when it will happen, just make the most of it while things are going your way.

    When things seem to be falling into place it usually means you’re making the right decisions.