>Stop feeling guilty for setting aside time to learn skills during regular working hours. It took me a while to adjust, but it's utterly logical and correct tha

>Stop feeling guilty for setting aside time to learn skills during regular working hours. It took me a while to adjust, but it's utterly logical and correct that technical people should explore technologies as part of their work. Part of this is internally redefining what a "good" job means to you. I think a lot of people (me included) make, or have made, the mistake of equating workload to purpose, or that always being super busy at work is a sign that you have a purpose and are valued. Sometimes you have to change your view of work to find a job where the workload allows you to have a few hours every week to learn something new. As tdubhro point's out, having the right manager is important as well.