Deb Babbitt

Chief Aerospace Engineer - Life long mentor and coach. Advocate to help young jobseekers to define quality goals. #YouTern, #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

Really good to see you ALL at #InternPro tonight! Love seeing the advice from these incredible experts... of ALL generations!

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

Absolutely!!! "NO" is a powerful word for your health! #InternPro

[Danny Kambel @DannyKambel]

@YouTern A8. Seek AND find accountability and responsibility. Listen to those who you love and ask for help. Make ��No” a word in your vocabulary. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

Well said Sir Mark! #InternPro

[Mark Carruthers @MarkC_289]

A8: Life is too short. Yes, progress in your career is great, but not worth your health. Take control of your life & do what is truly best for you. If you do not have your health, your financial achievements will mean nothing!
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[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

A8: Work addiction is a behavior that requires time and strength to change. So, try ONE step at a time. Set a boundary for the phone, email, or hours..... then fill that time with something personal. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

That in itself keeps people away from working.... frustrating! #InternPro

[Mark Carruthers @MarkC_289]

A7: I certainly felt this way, numerous times in my career. I only took a 2-week vacation once in my career as I worked hard before I went on vacation & worked doubly hard to get caught up after my return. I vowed to never take 2 weeks again. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

Agree... TERRIBLE statistic... People FORGET what they were like at that age (25-30ish)....#InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

Would you say this may be the "competitive" part of the job that makes folks think, "if I don't stay on top of this, I will fall to the bottom?" #InternPro

[Mark Carruthers @MarkC_289]

A5: FOMO can play a huge part in workplace addiction. You feel like you���ve always got to be involved, perhaps in control. Being away from “the action” can obsess you.
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[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

A6: I have to ask... Did you take that much time off in your 30's (Millenial's now)? I sure didn't, its when I worked the hardest/longest...etc...and learned about burnout. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

@DannyKambel @YouTern Sounds exhausting! Need to get a team and take shifts...LOL #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

LOL....true this!!! @MarkSBabbitt will email me all the way to NYC sometimes. #InternPro

[Chaim Shapiro🎤 I'll Help You Maximize LinkedIn!💻 @ChaimShapiro]

Air travel USED to be a great excuse for unplugging, but NOT anymore. #internpro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

There is TRUTH to this! #InternPro

[Mark Carruthers @MarkC_289]

A3: Sometimes the difference between ambition & addiction is like the fine line between insanity & genius; it is hard to tell the difference.
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[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

@highonhr @MarkC_Avgi @YouTern Yep... there it is! We all forget the #... LOL

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

A5: Honesty - It USED to bother me... but, if I really need to know something I will learn about it and then react. Otherwise, someone else can handle it = TEAM. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

Great example of setting boundaries for work! #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

@MarkC_Avgi @YouTern Mine either....but maybe it will catch up... its WORKING! #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

A4-con't - But.... I do still look at my phone all night to see what is going on.. I guess that is still bad. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

A4: I let folks know I turn off the phone at 7:00 pm MDT (I support Pacific and East coast so my hours are large)... anything really urgent then the boss knows to ping my personal cell. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

I agree - I know its an "obligation" thing for me when I did contracting. I worked ALL the time...it was hard to put the device down. #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

@MarkC_Avgi What bothers me is when these folks look down on you for NOT working extra. I choose to have balance..... #InternPro

[Deb Babbitt @DebBabbitt]

@highonhr So glad you are better!!! It gets tough for sure. #InternPro