My client Luis loved his job. His assignments were interesting, he enjoyed his coworkers, and was paid well. The only problem was that Luis would get so emotionally invested in his work that it began to cloud his judgment and affect his well-being. Once on a Friday afternoon, his boss called a last-minute meeting to discuss a project that was behind. Even though many of the reasons the deliverable was late were beyond Luis’s control, he felt like correcting the timeline landed solely on his shoulders. Luis worked all weekend to get the initiative back on track, sacrificing sleep and time with his family.
Are You Too Emotionally Invested in Your Job?
Four red flags to watch out for.
December 08, 2022
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Summary.
Being emotionally invested in your work is like a double-edged sword. Your drive and passion propel you to perform. But being too emotionally tied to your work can become a huge drain and weight to carry. So how can you tell if you’re too emotionally invested in your work? The author outlines four signs to watch out for — 1) You take criticism personally; 2) Work follows you home; 3) You’re a people-pleaser; 4) Your identity is your job title — and offers strategies to regain your confidence and perspective.