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: Goodness Robert, I can hardly call mine much more than a bump in
: the road compared to that. Now I just need to figure out how to
: create more time in my life. I probably worked close to 70-80
: hours this past week, one night I slept under my desk for a
: couple of hours...driving over that kayak piece was the closest
: I got to it since I put things away 4 years ago...how pathetic.

: Thanks for the encouragement and now I have a good reason to make
: up my "fish story".

: Jerry S

Jerry

If I can presume you'll take the unsolicited advice of an older (I assume) workaholic, I'd like to offer my experience on working those kinds of hours. By the time you reach your fifth or sixth decade, you'll likely regret the time not spent with family, friends or working on the things you love to do. I did the long hours in my 20's, 30;s and 40's, thinking it was the right thing to do. I'm in my mid 50's now, retired from the high stress job, and I'm enjoying a less demanding job and time with my wife, family, and boat shop. I have one grandchild, and two more on the way. I now take time for the important things in life. My only regret, honestly, is the extra hours I put in at work. Sure, it made a difference in my advancement there, but from the perspective of 5.5 decades, it wasn't worth the true cost.

Please accept my advice, or tell me to shove it, it's your choice. I offer it with the best intentions. If you're a brain surgeon saving lives, I'm obviously off-base; but if you're in the same situation I was, I suggest you ask yourself if it's worth it. That's my two cents worth.

Kirk