One really good thing to do is to switch from the mode of "when someone gives me a problem, I can solve it" to "I can find problems on my own." This is: * Muc

One really good thing to do is to switch from the mode of "when someone gives me a problem, I can solve it" to "I can find problems on my own." This is: * Much more satisfying, since it gives you control over your environment (https://rkoutnik.com/2016/04/21/implementers-solvers-and-finders.html https://rkoutnik.com/2016/04/21/implementers-solvers-and-fin...). * Allows you get more done in less time (https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/08/25/the-01x-programmer/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/08/25/the-01x-programmer/), which means you can work better schedule, instead of long hours (https://codewithoutrules.com/2018/02/11/working-long-hours/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2018/02/11/working-long-hours/). * Makes you a much more valuable employee, and therefore gives you negotiating leverage - to say "no" to your boss (https://codewithoutrules.com/2018/08/16/how-to-say-no/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2018/08/16/how-to-say-no/) but also to make more money or even reduce your workweek (https://codewithoutrules.com/2018/01/08/part-time-programmer/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2018/01/08/part-time-programmer...).