Well, I know that I know that I know. I knew that the new job was not for me. The site was modern, up to date, and everyone was nice. I still did not like the particular machine I was working with. Inside, I was miserable. So on Wednesday morning at 7 AM I called my old boss and asked for my job back. By noon the same day, I got the call that I was able to go back to the old job. WHEW!!!! What a relief!! By Wednesday night, I had called the new manager and told her that I was not going to keep the job and that I appreciated everything that they did for me, but the position was just not for me. I am happy now!
Okay, you might say I did not give it enough time. I say, life's too short to be that miserable and screw it, if you can be happy about where you work then be happy!
Yes, I know I was all excited about the monetary benefits of the new position, and maybe that was my lesson to learn. Money is not everything. Being content is.
Lesson Learned.
6 comments:
If you are happy, you did the right thing. I'm proud of you. It is not always easy making the "right" choice.
Once again proof that money isn't everything!
you're right, money is not everything. Maybe I needed "see" that and not obsess about every fricking penny. Hmmmmm... I don't know but what is for sure I am glad I don't work at the new place.
Go Figure.
I had a similar situation in 2005, but both jobs were within my large company. The new job was a big promotion, more money, more visability - but I hated it more than I ever thought possible. I cried all the time, could not eat (never happened before!), and was incredibly miserable. I finally fessed up to old management and new management and finally was able to take my old position back. It was the best decision! I am glad yours worked out as well. You are right, life is too short!
cc, thanks for sharing! It is the best for now.
(cc, your blog is very nice, I enjoyed visitng it) :)
If you are happy, you did the right thing. I'm proud of you. It is not always easy making the "right" choice.
Once again proof that money isn't everything!
I had a similar situation in 2005, but both jobs were within my large company. The new job was a big promotion, more money, more visability - but I hated it more than I ever thought possible. I cried all the time, could not eat (never happened before!), and was incredibly miserable. I finally fessed up to old management and new management and finally was able to take my old position back. It was the best decision! I am glad yours worked out as well. You are right, life is too short!
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