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bosco0633:
Wow, great advice from all. I have always been a family first kind of guy and still am to this day. I know it is the right move for me, but I struggle with the idea of going back to my original employer. Part of me thinks that it is the status im giving up. I work in a very poor working class, social assistance capital. It is tough, and we work harder than most. I guess the prestige sets in when you tell people where you work.
But lately, my organization has been fallen apart. several officers have taken there own lives, injured officers off on long term injuries, stress leaves are the highest its ever been. We are understaffed, and management is just starting to realize it. Will it get better??? I dont know, right now I dont see it, but that is not to say it will change.
I just know that if I walk away now, it is done, I cant come back. They will not take me forsure. Plus I dont want to look like a jumper. The other place I worked is provincially funded and the money flows better, courses are better, more posistions available etc etc etc. But the area that I will be going to hopefully is all traffic. It is the equivellant of a state trooper for you americans out there. So my work will drastically change.
The adrenalane is just one aspect, it is so difficult to understand for some, but I m just scared of change. Maybe this means im just not ready to go. Family aside, is this the ride career move for me. I just dont know, but I think so.......
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Brewman:
That is a decision that only you can make for you.
Can you truly (and be honest with yourself) picture yourself being satisfied with the kind of work you'll be doing if you move? Because the higher pay, benefits, and all the bells and whistles you listed won't motivate you too long if you are unhappy in your job.
If you see yourself being satisfied and happy- that's one thing. But how miserable will you be if the opposite is true. I don't know you or your wife, but I'd bet that Mrs. Bosco would back up whatever decision you made as long as you were satisfied.
Nothing is more miserable than facing decades of doing something that is boring or unchallenging. No money will overcome that, not for long, anyway.
Choose wisely, grasshopper. I bet deep in your heart you know what the right thing to do.
96SC:
drewstar, cooltoy, ndabunka, Brewman...someone flip a coin and let's put this man out of his misery.
One flip only...no 2 out of 3 or best 3 out of 5, junk. ONE flip!!!!!
bosco, call it........ :-/
drewstar:
Bosco, you could always do the list. One side write the benifits of staying, and on the other side, write the benifits of leaving. . Make the list, and then you can clearly see what's keeping you from makeing the move.
I think it;s pretty clear.
Also what's the career path with each job? Where will you be in 5 years? 10 years?
Webini:
Bosco:
I have only one real regret in life. I put work ahead of my family for many years. My physical and mental health suffered due to the stress.
My advice is to put your family above all else. Enjoy your kids and cherish your wife.
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