30th Birthday Present
Everybody love a good story behind a watch and I hope that mine will keep you crunchers entertained.
Got myself a Rolex 126720VTNR to remind myself of this eventful year.
Started a business with my boss at the start of the year but I realise I am not meant that as I went through depression and anxiety attack every single day during that period. I was extremely lucky that my boss and my wife step in and encouraged me to go and visit a doctor or else I'll not be able to write this post about my watch 😂. In the end, I sold my business back to my boss and went back to a salaried worker.
In the past, I always thought that I must have a business of my own, maybe due to ego issue or just wanting to earn much more than my peers. But this episode make me realise that life isn't just about competing with others and making yourself work like a dog. Sometimes, it is about slowing down the pace and enjoy life as it is.
So my first ever Rolex is to remind me to slow down my pace every now and then to enjoy my life and always remind myself of this episode.
Living life to the fullest
There is so much more to life than working. Very happy to hear you realized this at 30! I have had so many patients over the years who work themselves into the ground and are so chronically ill by retirement that they cannot enjoy it. Happy birthday and enjoy your new watch! 🥳
Beautiful timepiece! An awesome birthday present indeed!
I was founder and CEO of a company for 6 years. Raised venture capital funding, grew from 1 employee (me) to 100 in the first year.
WORST 6 YEARS OF MY LIFE!!!
Wouldn’t wish that misery on anyone. Great job getting out of that horrible predicament, OP! Only better days ahead!
Glad you had the sense and support to do what your health required. Your wisdom is certainly worth celebrating, and you’ve done that with style. Here’s hoping the next thirty years bring continued health, and more cool watches.
First, welcome to WatchCrunch - glad you’re here! In a nutshell: beautiful story, stunning Rolex and happy 30th birthday🤙❤️🎂
There is so much more to life than working. Very happy to hear you realized this at 30! I have had so many patients over the years who work themselves into the ground and are so chronically ill by retirement that they cannot enjoy it. Happy birthday and enjoy your new watch! 🥳
I definitely won't wish that I'll end up chronically ill by retirement. We should live life at it fullest
Beautiful timepiece! An awesome birthday present indeed!
Thank you so much!
I was founder and CEO of a company for 6 years. Raised venture capital funding, grew from 1 employee (me) to 100 in the first year.
WORST 6 YEARS OF MY LIFE!!!
Wouldn’t wish that misery on anyone. Great job getting out of that horrible predicament, OP! Only better days ahead!
Thanks for your reply. It soothens my heart and let me know that I'm not alone
First, welcome to WatchCrunch - glad you’re here! In a nutshell: beautiful story, stunning Rolex and happy 30th birthday🤙❤️🎂
Thanks for your kind words
Congrats OP! And happy birthday :)
It doesn’t matter what you do for a living as long as you’re happy, remember life is short!
Beautiful watch my friend. 🙏 Hope you will find piece in life.
I had a very similar situation with my own business and couldn’t believe the level of happiness I achieved not having to manage everything that came with it when I decided to walk away. I feel it’s almost sophomoric to believe that owning your own business will have you making more money, or is the ultimate form of success. You usually work twice as hard as a salaried job with half the amount of pay, because you work 24/7 and carry the burden of any issue that arises. Plus you are always the one to have to cut the check and compromise. I remember walking through my family’s business with people in elevated positions making a handsome salary playing candy crush on their phone. It made me realize that most people sell their time, and aren’t always on the clock. Good thing you came out of it while, because in so many cases in my situation there were many dark moments and I am greatful to say I am the happiest I’ve ever been just being “regular”.
I had a very similar situation with my own business and couldn’t believe the level of happiness I achieved not having to manage everything that came with it when I decided to walk away. I feel it’s almost sophomoric to believe that owning your own business will have you making more money, or is the ultimate form of success. You usually work twice as hard as a salaried job with half the amount of pay, because you work 24/7 and carry the burden of any issue that arises. Plus you are always the one to have to cut the check and compromise. I remember walking through my family’s business with people in elevated positions making a handsome salary playing candy crush on their phone. It made me realize that most people sell their time, and aren’t always on the clock. Good thing you came out of it while, because in so many cases in my situation there were many dark moments and I am greatful to say I am the happiest I’ve ever been just being “regular”.
This was between ages 28-32. I am 33 now so similar points in life it seems
This was between ages 28-32. I am 33 now so similar points in life it seems
I'm really surprised that this community is so comforting. Thank you so much for sharing. It makes me feel like I'm not alone.