アメリカで働く会社員が 掴んだキャリアの退き際を考えるシカゴ出張 | Chicago Vlog

"I want to travel the world." Today, I find myself living in the very landscape my younger self once dreamed of. Last week was a personal trip to France; this week, it's Chicago for work. My career here in the US is something I chose for myself, something I fought so hard to reach. I have no regrets, and I truly feel incredibly blessed. But ever since my mid-30s, a quiet question has been lingering in the back of my mind: "How much longer can I keep up with this pace and intensity?" The physical changes that come with age, and the weight of the responsibilities now resting in my hands... I feel like I've been running in an endless loop between "push through just a little longer" and "I might be at my limit," slowly wearing down my spirit along the way. Because this is a place I’ve protected with everything I have, just imagining the day I let it go brings a sharp, faint ache to my chest. Yet, "that time" might be coming in the not-so-distant future. In this video, I share the raw, honest struggles of an expat in their 40s, set against the crisp, bracing air of Chicago. If you, too, are at a turning point in your career or life—searching for your own "future balance"—I hope this video can offer you a sense of comfort and companionship.