I recently left a restaurant management job after climbing the ranks for over a decade. I ascended from the dish pit to the general manager. As the demands of the job increased with each promotion, I somehow ignored the warning signs along the way. I worked every weekend for years. I don’t regret the impact on my social life, but personally, I’ve missed too much time with my family. Committing 50 hours a week towards passionless employment left me bitter and wanting more time with my wife and kids.