Sunday, June 15, 2014

Novel Idea

No news.  I'm working on my IT project and doing little else.   We flip the switch in two weeks, but it will be Aug 15 before this project is largely finished.

One important thing has happened in the last month:  I have come to the realization that I need to change jobs.  I've reached the breaking point with one person.  I came to this decision a few months ago, but now there is an urgency.

So much for a real vacation after Aug 15th.

I can now do a nationwide job search.  No more strings holding me in a certain place.  I am thinking hard about what exactly I want to do and where I want to live.  I pretty much know what I want to do. Now I need to find the right place.  I like what I am doing now.  I just don't like some of the people I work with.

One novel idea I am having:  Maybe I won't pursue the job that is a rung or two up the corporate ladder.  Maybe I'll take a job that won't be as demanding and might be more fun, even if it's more of a lateral move.

I will probably work another 16-17 years.  That will go by fast.  There are other things I want to do besides work.

 


7 comments:

  1. It's a tough situation to be in... like your job, but not the people you work with. Is this person your Boss? Are they behaving in a way that can have them fired?

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    1. Yes, he's the primary problem. No I can't have them fired. I'm not happy, so now time to move on. It's time for me to move on anyway. There's no place for me to go anyway.

      I'm not in any immediate danger of being let go. I am learning a lot with this IT project. I have some coping mechanisms. So I have the time to find the right job.

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  2. At least you’re making the change on your terms. I hope you find the job you want in the city of your choice.

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    1. That's right. I just need to make this happen in the next 6 -9 months (or hopefully less) so that this really is on my terms.

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  3. With no strings attached to a particular location it's time for you to live your life exactly as you'd like to live it. If that means making a lateral move in exchange for more personal time, that's something to be proud about. This is your one life to live. You've been a great single parent for many years, now it's time to be a little selfish.

    I look forward to seeing some awesome news from you before the end of 2014.

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  4. RB: Aren't your kids living with you? How would a relocation work for them. Let me tell you (regarding the time going fast): I'm 3-1/2 years from retirement in a position that certainly is tolerable and even sometimes fulfilling, but 3-1/2 years feels like it's taking forever--decidedly not flying by.
    -Scott

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    1. Living with me, but now both in college, so it would be possible for me to move now. Possible, but I still have mixed feelings about it.

      The last five years have flown by for me. I can't believe it. It's scary almost because it's gone by too fast!

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