The Devil You Know vs. The Devil You Don't

okay wife's involved, either its a baby (not really "opportunity" as such) or you've been offered a good job/relocation that means you have to move.

if its out the country, im gonna hit u for even asking. If its in the country, take into account change of scenery, friends, crime, accommodation types, if kids are in school what impact new faces/people will have loss of routine etc. its all doable, just needs plenty plenty patience.
 
This thread is useless without actual details. Brendan - bring on the emo...
 
rurapente said:
either its a baby (not really "opportunity" as such) or you've been offered a good job/relocation that means you have to move.
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I'd go for something involving the opposite sex
 
Don't do it man. Life might suck now, but suicide is not an answer.
 
Basically the opportunity to get out of a soul destroying job that is slowly killing me but has good leave and benefits vs. new job with a prescribed leave period at the same time the wife has to work (Any other leave unpaid.) and no benefits. Otherwise the new job sound really interesting and opens up doors.
 
Go for the new job, 100%. Rather go home with a smile on your face every day and work out the leave issue, than hate your job and land up taking that home with you on a daily basis, all for well-timed leave. That's got to be the saddest excuse I've ever heard to stay at a job. Reminds me of Dane Cook talking about how women will stick it out in relationships that just have absolutely no future - "No, I can't leave him. It's not that simple. My CDs are in his truck!"
 
Yes, you will regret not taking the opportunity. You can sacrifice the leave for one year. The soul destroying job will start affecting your home life without you noticing it, and that's much worse in the long run.
EDIT: Re benefits, are they worthwhile? Usually, companies pay a cost to company amount that covers all the benefits anyway. If you're matching or bettering the current figure, you should still end up with the same result.
 
hmmmm...sounds good except for the fact that your wife also has to work?
Is this a sweatshop???

Mate, as DJ said, bring out the emoness...we knew it will turn that way already. :rolleyes::p
 
believe me, if your job is getting to you then you're taking those frustrations home, i had the same thing about 2 yrs ago, job was killing me and i was going home and as much as you try to block it out its there and you take it out on those closest to you, changed jobs and stress levels are down and things are so much better, lesson i have learn't, don't hang around if you're unhappy
 
BrendanD said:
Not an emo thread.

I'm in a situation which really sucks and have the opportunity to get out of it and move into an unknown situation which has a few warning signs and may or may not be better.

When confronted by situations like this how do you decide?
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Life Is Change (Stagnation Equals Death).

No great thing has ever come of just sitting around.

Do it!
 
Congratulations!
Best of luck in the new job!
May it be everything you hope, and interesting, challenging and enjoyable to boot :)
 
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