So we got some potentially life changing news at work today. Our office is being effectively ditched and everyone is either being relocated to a new one, or made redundant ("Laid off" in America?). Now, it's really not an option for me to relocate, due to the impracticalities of me actually getting there, so it's looking like I'll have to take the pay off and leave.
Now, at first glance, this may seem like bad news, and at first, I was angry. But not now. Now I feel like, you know what, I fucking hate my job and have done for years, but due to how convenient it has been for me, I've stayed anyway, and been unhappy. But what can you do? It's just so damn convenient, and it pays well enough etc. So let's be real and say that if I did stay there this time and didn't take this chance, I would end up staying there for years to come, and I would hate myself later. Or, I could take the pay off, and change my life.
There is some risk involved, of course, the pay off isn't huge, but I think it's enough and it's making me feel actually invigorated for the first time in years. I feel like, I can really do this. I can look at the risky, uncertain future and say, bring it on! I can do this!
Now, at first glance, this may seem like bad news, and at first, I was angry. But not now. Now I feel like, you know what, I fucking hate my job and have done for years, but due to how convenient it has been for me, I've stayed anyway, and been unhappy. But what can you do? It's just so damn convenient, and it pays well enough etc. So let's be real and say that if I did stay there this time and didn't take this chance, I would end up staying there for years to come, and I would hate myself later. Or, I could take the pay off, and change my life.
There is some risk involved, of course, the pay off isn't huge, but I think it's enough and it's making me feel actually invigorated for the first time in years. I feel like, I can really do this. I can look at the risky, uncertain future and say, bring it on! I can do this!
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secretary:
I got told I was being made redundant this time last year from an office job that I hated, and after it stopped kicking my butt, it actually was the kick in the butt I needed to get a new job in, and move to, London (aka The Best City In The World Ever). Good luck with it all. 
spazzing:
Good Luck! 
I hope you find something way better. it might be worth it to look for something new
I hope you find something way better. it might be worth it to look for something new