Everything should be done in moderation. Eventually you learn how to only put forth the amount of energy required of a task. While it is fun to do things in new

Everything should be done in moderation. Eventually you learn how to only put forth the amount of energy required of a task. While it is fun to do things in new and interesting ways, the name of the game is least time spent. This also applies to how much energy you put into your work. I started out trying to meet crazy timelines and for the most part I did it. But eventually it became the norm and I couldn't keep up. It took a lot longer to get managers to understand that nights and weekends are not sustainable. Lastly I would have jumped ship sooner. I've been working for the same company for 11 years and now that I'm in the market for a new job, no matter how much I tried to diversify myself within the company, I don't always have specific skill sets these new positions are looking for.