Dani_Suave's Journal, 30 March 2012

I am glad you are getting out of there. When I was on the fence about leaving my job at the post office, I asked my mom for advice. She told me that you can't put a price on happiness and sometimes making less money is worth a lot more. She was right. Some said I was crazy to leave a union job that paid exceptionally well, but I was getting sick to my stomach every day just at the thought of going to work. I won't lie. Getting another job proved to be more difficult than I thought and I did a 2 year stint at Walmart that I hated. BUT, now I have changed careers and have the only job that I have ever looked forward to every day. I am looking into going to college in order to continue advancing in the company. Sometimes taking that leap of faith to save your sanity is the best thing you can do for yourself! 

Awesome story, than you for sharing! I texted my mom this morning and told her I feel insane for leaving a stable paycheck right now but my sanity is more in danger from staying than leaving at this point. Run away! 

She is right!! I was in a similar boat a few years ago. I didn't jump ship from the company, but the department, and have been closer to home, now WORKING from home, in a much better position, as well as financially. Though I'm not entirely thrilled with my job, I don't DREAD it, I'm making a positive impact, and I'm retaining my sanity. You'll find your path. Now, get thy butt on a treadmill!!! Hugs from one Dani to another...