The author recounts the extensive journey to becoming a psychologist and ultimately achieving tenure—a milestone typically seen as a culmination of successful career efforts. Despite the initial euphoria of tenure granting, feelings of emptiness surfaced, leading to an introspective journey about personal desires and future aspirations. The realization hit that while professional achievements are significant, they may not equate to personal fulfillment, ultimately driving the author to reconsider the desire to embrace motherhood and a different path in life.
After years of schooling and finally achieving tenure, I realized that my professional accomplishments left me feeling unfulfilled and yearning for something more meaningful.
Achieving tenure initially felt euphoric, but that high faded, leading me to question if I was truly happy or if something more was missing.
The journey to tenure is grueling with long years of study and hard work, but often, it can lead to existential reflection on personal happiness.
Despite a stable career and personal life, I found myself asking, 'Is this it?' highlighting the importance of aligning career goals with personal fulfillment.
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