Posted by AuntieMel on July 22, 2005, at 11:11:26
In reply to how many times?, posted by Jen Star on July 21, 2005, at 15:54:34
Inertia might have a lot to do with it, too. But I think most of it is fear of the unknown.
I took night classes for years, but never would have quit my job to go full time. Finally I got laid off and it happened. But I probably wouldn't have quit on my own.
Hubby had a job he loved, but the company he worked for was bought by a huge corporation. He was making a significant amount of money there, but was miserable in the process. He wanted to start his own company, but was afraid to give up the good income.
Finally I said "You're miserable and you're making everyone around you miserable. This is the perfect time to quit because there are others who want to join you. And besides happiness is worth more than money." He did it, but without the push he probably wouldn't have. Money is tighter, but we're all happier.
It's so common. Fear of the unknown.
poster:AuntieMel
thread:531008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20050716/msgs/531520.html