Possible Major Life Change
I may be in store for a major life change. I know changing jobs is not a big deal for a lot of people, but for me it is. I have been self-employed for the last 15 years, and was employed by others for 6 years before that, basically doing the same kind of work. I have been feeling for the last couple of years that it is really time for some kind of change. I have reached the point where I get very little satisfaction from what I’m doing, it’s hard to get up in the morning knowing I have to face the same kind of work again. Many would say I am crazy to throw away the security and comfort of my clientele that I have built up over the last 15 years, but I just know in my heart that I can’t do this kind of work any longer. I want to feel motivated and be dedicated to my work and feel like I’m doing something really worthwhile….I guess I want to feel the same way about my career as I do about bodybuilding!
I’m conservative by nature so I’m not making this decision lightly. A new position would have to be the RIGHT position, and it would have to improve my quality of life, and not only from a financial perspective. The position I am interested in is newly created, as a result of growth, employee retirement and restructuring. It is very close to home and would have very little if any travel involved. It’s in local municipal government, a field that I have served for many years and have accumulated much practical knowledge. I would be able to apply my knowledge and managerial skills to the position and I believe I would be the ideal candidate, meeting and exceeding all the qualities they are looking for. I have lined up great references and have my resume and cover letter ready to submit tomorrow. The competition doesn’t close until the end of the month so I’ll have to be patient to see how it turns out. Right now it just feels really good to be taking some action, please keep your fingers crossed for me and I’ll update when I find out something.
July 23, 2009 at 11:42 am
To be satisfied and enjoy what we are doing makes a huge difference in our life. Looks like you have weighed all the options and are confident about this, that’s a good thing. Always a little scary making a change like this…but exciting as well, I felt this way when I moved from Michigan to Okalhoma. Wish you all the best in your new endeavor Tony.
July 23, 2009 at 11:47 am
It is a difficult decesion to make, not knowing, ect. But it seems you have weighed all options and if this is what you want to do then best of luck to you!
July 23, 2009 at 11:58 am
Wow! Good luck!
July 23, 2009 at 3:23 pm
They say the only constant is change, and I find it to be true. Keep making plans and I know that when the time comes you’ll be ready to make the decision that’s best for you and your family. Good luck!