Last weekend was the first class session at my new MA program and I *loved it*. It was an amazing weekend. Really interesting group of classmates, a curriculum that is right on target as far as integrating psychology and spirituality and the instructors are amazing. I can't wait for next month's class. Still not sure about how I'm going to make a living or pay...
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It is now official. On Oct. 24th I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed. This is, by turns, the best thing I've ever done for myself and the scariest thing I've ever put myself through. Whether I feel scared shitless or happy and relieved changes from one moment to the next.
What on earth would compel someone to quit their well-paying, prestigious job in the midst of George Bush's noconomy? I wish I knew, but that's what I seem to have done today.
Somebody please tell me everything's going to work out.
Somebody please tell me everything's going to work out.
zenhell:
hi i read your interesting post in the eastern religion group
you mention loss of integrity in that post
and i wonder what you mean by that
is that why you cut yourself loose?
you mention loss of integrity in that post
and i wonder what you mean by that
is that why you cut yourself loose?
thekoser:
Yes, but purely on personal level. There was nothing going on at work that was unethical or problematic on its own terms. This would be considered a "dream job" to 99.99% of the people in this profession (IT). But I came to the stunning realization yesterday (when I made this decision) that I simply can't do this work any longer. In fact, I already wasn't doing it - even up to my own standards. So even though I could have stayed and kept drawing a paycheck and getting by, it was a charade and I knew it. And that's where the question of integrity came in. Either I stayed and did a half-assed job in exchange for a nice fat paycheck, or I made the leap of faith to do something else (still not sure what) with a commitment that whatever it is, I will only undertake it with 100% of my talent, passion and enthusiasm.
The days tick by and my vacation gets closer. But why is taking three weeks off so weird to people around my office? If I said I was taking a week off, or even two weeks, people don't give it a second thought. But if you say you're taking *three* weeks off they look at you like you had just slashed the tires of the...
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marychrist:
I think maybe America and Britain are too hung up on the Protestant Work Ethic thing. It's not healthy. Surely we work so that we have money to be able to live our lives how we want. Vacations shouldn't be seen as an inconvenience getting in the way of work. Work is an inconvenience that gets in the way of living life. (Well, ok - it's also a social thing and an important part of self-actualisation but you get my point.)
By the way, I see you like Delgados. Are you into other Scottish bands like Dawn Of The Replicants, Mogwai and Arab Strap?
By the way, I see you like Delgados. Are you into other Scottish bands like Dawn Of The Replicants, Mogwai and Arab Strap?
OMG, it is sweltering here in my office. No AC b/c, you know, it's San Francisco, but ugh. Only four more days until vacation.
Boy I'm really behind on the journal. Saw the reunion of American Music Club last night at Make Out Room. Great show, but I got a little too drunk to really savor the show. I'm kinda bummed about that. But still it was fun.
Not too much else going on. My three week vacation is only a week away. Woohoo!
Not too much else going on. My three week vacation is only a week away. Woohoo!
Got back from the Ranch late yesterday. It was a nice trip, but a bit stressful. I was helping them get their computers networked and I am not as good with Win XP as I am with Macs and it was rather frustrating trying to get things to work right. We made some progress, but I need to go back this Saturday to do some...
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Whoo hoo! I'm going here this weekend!
I asked for, and got, three weeks of time off today. This is long overdue as I haven't had a real vacation in like 18 months. Plus I'm getting burned out on work and need a break. The question is, what am I going to do? I have no plan or even an idea of what I want to do with the time. Suggestions welcome.
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hi i just downloaded your icons
now what do i do to use them?
now what do i do to use them?
Back at work today after being sick as a *dog* the last three days. Ugh. One of the worst colds I've had for awhile. But then, I also think I get sick more often than I used to. I used to think of myself as one of those folks "who never gets sick". Which means I got a cold maybe once a year, if that....
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