What are you oftentimes criticised for? How did you react to them?

I'm often criticized for being too absorbed in my job (or studies, when I was a student). They say so because my friends would often ask me to go out somewhere with them but either I'm too busy or too tired from my job. So I'd told them that I'm sorry and would take a rain check while making all the possible excuses to not make them feel that they aren't my priority.

I agree that even though we're busy with our day-to-day routines in each of our hectic career lives, we still need to maintain the balance, specially not neglecting the social aspect of our lives. In times of troubles, we need people to run to for help. I had had experiences wherein I had struggled with my co-workers and clients but the people I trust the most, such as my friends and families, gave me strength, countless advices, and moral support. Things that money can't buy, as we often say.