I just turned down a very well paid position

[meoww]

I just turned down a job I probably shouldn't have, but I realized I just couldn't do something I hate for the money. This has actually motivated me to seek out more fulfilling work! I thought would feel guilty but I feel relieved and no longer weighed down. I just hope this momentum keeps up.

 

Anyone have any thoughts or experiences to share? Hopefully good ones! I need the encouragement right now.

[In the Dark]

I just turned down a job I probably shouldn't have, but I realized I just couldn't do something I hate for the money. This has actually motivated me to seek out more fulfilling work! I thought would feel guilty but I feel relieved and no longer weighed down. I just hope this momentum keeps up.

 

Anyone have any thoughts or experiences to share? Hopefully good ones! I need the encouragement right now.

 

Good for you!

Although I would have personally lined some jobs up first so I wasn't unemployed.

[Mercurial Girl]

I have done it so many times. Sometimes I should have taken the job while searching for a better fit, but most times I have been happy and relieved!

[meoww]

Good for you!

Although I would have personally lined some jobs up first so I wasn't unemployed.

 

That made me laugh.

[meoww]

I have done it so many times. Sometimes I should have taken the job while searching for a better fit, but most times I have been happy and relieved!

 

Glad to know it worked out for you. I hope do to the same in the near future!!

[meoww]

That made me laugh.

 

I had to mention, I am employed. I just hate my current job as well.

[Lavender25]

I just turned down a "lateral move" with my company. They made sure to say "lateral move," letting me know that it wasn't a REAL promotion and that while it would pay slightly higher it wouldn't be much different than what I'm currently doing. However, the new store is an hour away and I don't think the pay would cover cost of living to move out there, etc. I think it was their last effort to keep me because I just got my degree in Biology and I can't WAIT to ditch retail!

 

If it feels wrong then it's wrong. I feel like fear keeps a lot of people in undesirable positions in their lives. Don't live in the fear. Take the plunge.

[thejigsup]

Sorry, I had to file bankruptcy the only time I did this. If you can still pay your bills, you did the right thing. If you can't, you made a big mistake.

[meoww]

Two very different perspectives. I appreciate them both. A dash of realism can't hurt at this point though, I need to remind myself not to get too comfortable.