Posted by happykat on February 14, 2007, at 21:53:59
In reply to Happiness set point, posted by Dinah on February 14, 2007, at 18:22:09
Dinah,
Sounds like an interesting book. I have to agree with the happiness set point in some regards. I inherited alot of money quite a while ago and it was great at first but that wore off fairly quickly and I still had to deal with alot of the same problems that I had before I had money. Actually I gained a few more problems because of it. So I really wasn't happier in the long run.
I think it's the same with a new job. It might be exciting at first but after the novelty wears off you're left with the same underlying problems and perhaps some new unanticipated ones. At least with the job you have you know everyone and the rules of the game. It may be boring, unstimulating or overtaxing but there is the comfort/security factor. Then again the thrill of a new challenge is enticing.
Regards,
Kat :)
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