Can you feel it? That burn and ache in your joints? Shoulders, knees, ankles... even elbows and wrists and hips will occasionally cry out. It's official. You're back in the labor force, exchanging actual physical force for low wage compensation. You're not complaining though. Something in your mind, something tickling in the back there, is telling you that this is the most honest money you've made in a long time.
Don't get overblown about it. What you do isn't noble. But don't discount it either. Remember how many times people appreciated your advice and expertise. Remember how many time they were surprised by your recommendations and quickly convinced of your wisdom. Remember the look of relief they had when, for once, you would be able to make their difficulties, real or imagined, completely disappear with a quick and easy solution.
In the last month, you have learned an entirely new set of skills and you have done so well enough to garner written notes of thanks from those you help. And really, you're still just getting started.
Go to sleep. It's going to be another long day tomorrow, and early too. There are plenty of things to do but tonight, rest is on the top of the list. This is the eve of exhaustion.
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