REINVEST by Eric Chung

REINVEST by Eric Chung

Side Hustles Are Exhausting And I'm Burnt Out

Should I escape the escape from my 9-to-5?

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Eric Chung
Mar 25, 2024
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Overworked Employee lying in front of Laptop
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First, let me get this out of the way.

Working a 9-to-5 is no joke.

Between the endless string of meetings, the pressure from hitting deadlines, and the added layer of knowing that you’ll have to work for the next 30 years, it’s easy to burn out quickly.

It’s happened to me numerous times and I’m going through it again.

Now I kn…

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