The article reflects on the writer's mixed feelings about Christmas and personal growth. As they approach their 20th anniversary in the design field, they ponder their career's future and the potential for change. Although they sometimes consider retirement due to their long tenure, they emphasize the importance of acknowledging their personal achievements, like achieving a nomadic lifestyle despite challenges. The writer also discusses work-life balance and rejecting offers that don't align with their values, seeking fulfillment in their current path versus comfort in convention.
Christmas has always been a boring and annoying time for me, ever since I was a child - sorry Mariah. But sometimes, amid all the commiseration, I try to counterbalance the festive displeasure by reflecting on deeper thoughts.
I realized I'm approaching my 20th anniversary in this field, which sounds a bit strange to say. It even makes me wonder if it's time for retirement - but I know, unfortunately, it's not.
After all, through ups and downs, I should remind myself I started doing the life I always wanted as a digital nomad.
I've also managed to find some kind of work-life balance, trying to avoid many overlapping projects or being involved in workflows that would have brought me to the umpteenth burndown.
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