Work stress: leave or stay

What do you do when you're no longer happy at work? Do you simply resign? Reduce your productivity? Adjust your working hours?

I'm currently experiencing this in my career. After 20 years in the same job, I'm ready for a change, but like many others in this situation, I'm afraid of the unknown. What can you do after two decades? Sometimes I wonder if it's similar to the "7-year itch." For those unfamiliar, the "7-year itch" refers to a perceived decline in happiness or satisfaction in a marriage or long-term relationship, often occurring around the seven-year mark.

Work is another type of relationship. You invest time and energy into it, hoping to remain content until the end.

I've devoted my life to my job because I had children to raise. Now that they're grown, this job no longer serves the purpose it once did. My daughters are independent and living their own lives; it's just me now.

I started this blog because I ignored the urge for years, but eventually, my conscience told me it was time to take the leap. It's not about making a lot of money but discovering there's more to me than just this job. Writing helps clear my mind and allows me to focus on my life. Over the years, I've considered different paths (at least in my head, lol), but nothing ever stuck. However, this blog and writing are my passions, and it was time to pursue them. What are you passionate about? What will it take for you to make the leap and start the life you desire?

“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” - Roy T. Bennett

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