So, I'm a little confused. I have a good job. It pays well. I live close to my parents and my wife's parents. I live near mountains and red rock. My coworkers are generally great.
Yet I'm unsettled. I don't know why. I've worked full time in at this place for just about 5 years. I've gained some excellent experience, made great contacts, and learned a bunch. It's been a very valuable learning experience.
But I keep finding myself looking for other employment opportunities. When I look, I tend to look at the geospatial intelligence industry instead of the natural resources field I'm currently in. And I am tending to gravitate towards the Midwest.
I can't figure out what's going on. I can't figure out if I'm in "the grass is greener on the other side" mode, or if this is really a good time to leave. Or stay. I don't know.
If I do leave, I will certainly seek a federal job instead of the contracting job I have now. I can demand a little more money elsewhere, but there is no guarantee I'll like my next job. I guess there never is unless my next job were to be a golf professional.
Does anyone else ever feel this way? Do you get antsy?
3 comments:
I have been feeling like that for the past year or longer. I have hesitated to leave my job because I know that it was initially dropped in my lap by the Lord. I think He wanted me there. But the
stress is getting worse and worse. We may end up moving out of that building and being re-located somewhere else on campus because there is something wrong with the air in our part of the building. There are several sick people that just can't get better as long as they stay in the building. Things are really unsettled in my job, our building, etc. I know how you feel.
We would, of course, be very sad if you moved, but I am also a realist and know that you will following the promptings and that no matter where you live, you will have much to offer the world.
Mom
I think it is normal to feel the way you do. I feel it all the time...ok, no I don't. I like my job. Mike likes his job too now but he talks a lot about all the different things he could be doing or wants to do.
Brent knows exactly that same feeling. Needless to say, we're now in Ohio. He really liked his position in SL. It was pretty much a cake walk. It paid well, he was close to home, didn't have to commute, got to golf a lot, etc. Now it's very different. He still likes it though. I think having a challenging job is very rewarding for him. While it can be stressful, it's also perhaps more interesting. I have no idea what will happen for us after this. We ALWAYS pray that we'll be guided and that opportunities will come our way (and that we'll recognize those opportunities). And so far, they have. It's also important to recognize why you might want a change. If it's just for $, it may not be worth it. Quality of life is much more valuable. On the other hand, change is scary for most of us, but it isn't something to avoid if that's what you're supposed to do.
There. Did you enjoy my rhetoric on the matter?? Good luck. You know we'd love to have your family out closer. So we'll push that way!!:)
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