I recently met up with an ex colleague for a drink. 3 years ago, I was the one who brought him into the company as he was already out of job for a year at that point of time. I am happy that he did well and moved up the corporate ladder very fast. During the meet up, he was casually asking if I am interested in taking on a full time job again, to which I told him I am open to it but it has to be aligned with what I want in my life. I told him my requirement which is 0 international travels, 0 OT, strictly local hours only and flexible WFH arrangement. I can make do with a non managerial position and a smaller pay package. I am not motivated in climbing the corporate ladder. I was expecting him to drop the subject but instead he replied saying he can create a...