Is my ego getting the best of me?

I don't know, but it sounds like you've got some fucked up priorities.

>>18256648

Can you elaborate on my fucked up priorities?

>quit job because of stress and no time for yourself
>get a new job that gives you a more balanced life
>quit that job because people aren't impressed with what you do
>go back to old company which you hated
I don't understand how you don't think your priorities are fucked up. Are you living your life for yourself, or for others?

>>18256669

I should have mentioned that company #2 was also an absolute shitshow that had NO clue what it was doing. I made a terrible mistake in judgement by accepting going there in the first place.

There's some things I didn't hate about the old company, namely that my coworkers were good friends of mine, and that I had a lot of carte blanche to do whatever I wanted to do because I was succeeding so well. Work from home, vacation without any questions, free expensive meals at top tier restaurants, that kind of thing.

But it is valid to ask who I'm living my life for, in a sense. I mean, part of living for myself is indulging in a bit of narcissism, like appreciating that women vapidly like me for my career... but being essentially a NEET for the past five months has been great too.

Be happy with what you do or find positivity in something that sucks.

If I were in your position, I would stick with the start up and try to bring my "corporate antics" into the company. If you make friends easily in your job, influence them, and try to be the go-to guy when things get rough about strategies you could help do for that company.

If you're looking to impress girls with your job to pursue sex, do what you gotta do.

If you're looking for a girl to settle down with, find a chick whose like minded as you, professionally successful as you, and goal oriented as you. That way you know she's most likely not a hoe, and there's realness.