Heretolearn
Master Don Juan
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I am 32 and have worked my way to being a senior manager 3 levels below the MD of a major corporation by working my butt off.
The major chink in my armour professionally (that I question) is that I am single. It has probably been the reason I am where I am professionally (allowing me to work all the hours that I have needed to) although is it a limiting factor now?
I have never married. My boss has tried setting me up with friends and introduced me to others saying that he and all the executives are happily married with children. (some have divorced although he does not mention those). I have had some great serious relationships with girls living with me although they have not worked out.
So what are your thoughts here? How will being single/dating affect career progression generally? I note that I have more free time so that has allowed me to learn golf and get to know people that way as I miss out on the couple/family style gatherings.
Any stories on the topic from yourself or others you know?
It would be great to meet someone to share life with although I am not going to force it.
The major chink in my armour professionally (that I question) is that I am single. It has probably been the reason I am where I am professionally (allowing me to work all the hours that I have needed to) although is it a limiting factor now?
I have never married. My boss has tried setting me up with friends and introduced me to others saying that he and all the executives are happily married with children. (some have divorced although he does not mention those). I have had some great serious relationships with girls living with me although they have not worked out.
So what are your thoughts here? How will being single/dating affect career progression generally? I note that I have more free time so that has allowed me to learn golf and get to know people that way as I miss out on the couple/family style gatherings.
Any stories on the topic from yourself or others you know?
It would be great to meet someone to share life with although I am not going to force it.