LittlegirlLost
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Hi Everyone, sorry about this, but as I don't have very many friends, thought I'd might look for some advice.
I recently was offered the possibility to two jobs. they are both my dream jobs. (literally what I've wanted to do since an adolescent). They both would require me moving out of state (which has also been a long dream of mine) and basically starting over.
The only issue I have with it is that the job I have now is extremely secure. I am not generally a risk taker. But you hear of all these people doing things like this and how happy they become because they are chasing their dreams. I've always envied those people and always wish I had the guts to do the same. I've known people that move out of their countries, know no one, and make a life for themselves. It's amazing. (And for me, the move would be either to a very close state or a state only a few hours away).
I am afraid to let these opportunities pass by and it is only my fear of the security and future that is paralyzing me. But it makes me sick to think that I will do nothing and ignore them and continue on, always wondering and wishing. I keep trying to tell myself it is my life and I need to do what will make me happy. But I'm obviously having trouble hearing myself...lol...and the fears and insecurities take over.
FYI, the jobs aren't necessarily insecure or temporary, they are long-term full time positions. I just wonder in this day and age if it is really smart to give up a secure job, when the unemployment rate is how it is. I am very grateful I have it. However, I don't think that should be the only reason that keeps me in it. On the other hand, I don't want to find myself in a strange state where I know no one and unemployed. Of course, I would not take the jobs if I did not think it would be a good match on both sides, and would strive hard to make sure I keep the job if i got it.
Any thoughts?
As an aside, I am able to do this pretty easily. Literally the only thing holding me back is giving up my current job. Also, I feel like getting out of this area would be good for me after everything I've been through. Who knows, I might actually have more opportunity to make friends and do a little better. Basically what I am saying is that nothing here will make me homesick, including family, as sad as that sounds.
Thanks!!!!!
I recently was offered the possibility to two jobs. they are both my dream jobs. (literally what I've wanted to do since an adolescent). They both would require me moving out of state (which has also been a long dream of mine) and basically starting over.
The only issue I have with it is that the job I have now is extremely secure. I am not generally a risk taker. But you hear of all these people doing things like this and how happy they become because they are chasing their dreams. I've always envied those people and always wish I had the guts to do the same. I've known people that move out of their countries, know no one, and make a life for themselves. It's amazing. (And for me, the move would be either to a very close state or a state only a few hours away).
I am afraid to let these opportunities pass by and it is only my fear of the security and future that is paralyzing me. But it makes me sick to think that I will do nothing and ignore them and continue on, always wondering and wishing. I keep trying to tell myself it is my life and I need to do what will make me happy. But I'm obviously having trouble hearing myself...lol...and the fears and insecurities take over.
FYI, the jobs aren't necessarily insecure or temporary, they are long-term full time positions. I just wonder in this day and age if it is really smart to give up a secure job, when the unemployment rate is how it is. I am very grateful I have it. However, I don't think that should be the only reason that keeps me in it. On the other hand, I don't want to find myself in a strange state where I know no one and unemployed. Of course, I would not take the jobs if I did not think it would be a good match on both sides, and would strive hard to make sure I keep the job if i got it.
Any thoughts?
As an aside, I am able to do this pretty easily. Literally the only thing holding me back is giving up my current job. Also, I feel like getting out of this area would be good for me after everything I've been through. Who knows, I might actually have more opportunity to make friends and do a little better. Basically what I am saying is that nothing here will make me homesick, including family, as sad as that sounds.
Thanks!!!!!