Glad you shared … it really helps to hear from people who have been in similar situations.
And as Kate pointed out - it is kind of hard thing to swallow that all my peers are becoming Directors/VPs … and this is my chance: and I do not feel passion for my work anymore! AND one of my trusted friends asked me yesterday - Am I insane? Yeah, I have that doubt too!
I had always felt that one can make a difference if one is in a decision making position … but I am not finding satisfaction with the nature of work itself is what I am realizing lately. And, as mentioned I really like to take pride in work otherwise I feel “life” is not good!
Oh well, I am still interviewing (first one) this evening. Gotta have some fun even if I decide to not take the position.
I want to thank everyone for helping me think through this.
I cannot carry on like this anymore: I have few sore points (reputation amongst friends for being an executive, bragging about setting up a new practice, and let my parents also brag about it, and the money in bonuses, plus I can kick ass of few people :p) but I will leave them for what they are worth. None of them have the potential to bring me much satisfaction.