It sounds like you found a little reprieve with this issue. I'd encourage you to figure out ways to incorporate as much movement as possible into your new job. I check in with my supervisor a few times a month, and always schedule that as a phone call rather than a video call so I can walk around my neighborhood and the local park while I talk. When I was in the office, I'd ask others if they would like to walk and talk for an informal meeting rather than sitting in the conference room.guitarplayer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:48 pmSo if you have any tips and trick on the matter, let me know please.
For now, I am going to do more breaks with being active, maybe start doing stretching throughout the day.
Anything you can do that incorporates movement without interrupting your productive/creative flow is really important as an office worker IMO. A quick set of lunges or burpees during your break, some light stitching or yoga, whatever works for you. I was the guy who brought a yoga ball into the office as an alternative for my chair, and it doubled as something to stretch out on a few times a day. Our bodies weren't meant to sit or stand in one place for the majority of the day, and it starts to take its toll.
In terms of pursuing another degree, I'd just keep your WOG and vision for the future in mind when making that decision. I've had the option to pursue another masters or doctorate at a part-time pace, with full funding for the last eight years. For me personally, the time and stress of getting that hasn't been worth it. One of the major factors in my decision-making is asking the questions "what will this do for me professionally" or "what doors will this open?" The latter is a bit hard to predict, but in my case it doesn't really move the needle a lot on professional opportunities.
The other thing I've realized in working with PhDs as consultants and tutoring graduate students, is that I tend to learn a lot more on the job than I would in in the classroom. A lot of the faculty I've worked with live in a world of theory, and are a bit disconnected from how things actually work in my particular profession. If possible, I always choose the option of getting paid to learn while on the job, and applying a bit of extra energy to ensure I am a top performer. This approach requires me to make calculated decisions professionally about the projects and positions I accept. I've stayed away from management positions and embraced the role of subject matter expert because I want to spend my time doing the work, rather than spending a good chunk of my day with management responsibilities.