I'm Thinking Of Leaving - Seriously.

[Theland]

I think the time has come to make changes in my life, and life itself has thrust upon me certain negatives that need to be addressed.
Therefore, with the backing of my nearest and dearest, I may be leaving.
Should I go or should I stay?

[sir.prize]

So Groovytate and Gwavitate are one and the same. Creating new usernames every day. Fouling every topic and abusing every member. No doubt a simple-minded vocabulary challenged individual who gets his 'kicks' from leading a perpetually moronic and insulting existence. There is no place on AB for such offensive characters. The only remedy is to completely ignore his rantings and dismiss all his postings as irrelevant, uninteresting and futile. Is it somewhat concidental that this creature should pop up in an 'animal' thread. Perhaps not. To call him an animal would be disrespectul to animals. Answerbank Editor: Please note. And please act. We are not happy.

[Teddio]

Theland, if I may quote the lyrics from the Clash song:
Darling, you gotta let me know,
Should I stay or should I go,
If I go there will be trouble,
An' if I stay it will be double,
So come on let me know.

[naomi24]

China, I think your time in the naughty corner is up, so off with the chastity belt, and on with the show. Got your saucepan ready? Never let it be said that we on R&S are unforgiving. Heaven forbid!

Hopefully the moron caught the last bus home yesterday.

[gelda]

I think this Gwavitate IS Gravitate because since we've been getting all these obscene posts there have been no stupid posts from Gravitate, what do you all think.

[Theland]

To Waldo in particular, but to all generally - thank you for your posts, but the fact is, I'm a scaredypants by nature, and leaving my job, regardless of potential benefits, is moving into the great unknown, turning my back on my comfort zone. I'm not really a risk taker. But, it looks like I will be taking the plunge.
Maybe I start my own ministry! Just work Sundays!
An apprentice to the Village Vicar?

[China Doll]

If it's any consolation Theland I'm making some big changes to my life too at the moment and it scares the pants off me (hence the chastity belt... kidding!) but sometimes you have to take in to account your own mental health and well being and you have to change the things you can. We only have one life and the bits you can control you should try to, even if it is a bit on the terrifying side.

[Theland]

And terrifying is a most appropriate word.

[Doc Spock]

Just had a laugh reading gravitates rantings.

Wow does he,she,it have a problem or what.

[Theland]

He /she / it needs to be forgiven. We all have our off days.

[Drisgirl]

That wassnt Gravitate -it was sicko impostering.
I agree with Sir -I was booted off last Saturdat night along with others cos some fool decided they could reort the thread 3 times -what a stooshy it caused cos all the peeps thought thered been bloodshed and there hadnt been-I along with other reported this fool yesterday and he is still on -it beggars belief.

Theland -to answer your question -take the plunge -its daunting.challenging but in the end do you want to be sitting in your chair at 80 say 'What if?.Im a coward in a lot of ways but recently I have just been taking anything,challenges,life changing oppos the lot by the balls and taking it on and I do feel better for it. Good Luck x

[Theland]

Drisgirl - Thanks for that. I suppose what frightens me is that I'm responsible for others, not just myself, and "the best laid plans ..... etc", might go pear shaped on me. I think it's going to happen, but I'm shaking at the thought of it! Scaredycat aren't I?

[coco pops]

Is this your time to step out in faith Theland if so DO IT

[fagidill]

Mr Tat : I Think You Need To Knock On The Door Of Your Nearest MENTAL HOSPITAL!
I Feel Sure They Will Take You In With open Arm's.
I Hope They Manage To Cure You Quickly.

[Theland]

coco pops - Yes, it is time to step out in faith as you say, and believe me, I have prayed over this decision, and been reading particular scriptures to discover Gods' will for this crossroads in my life.
It is all a bit scary. I have had many jobs, but latterly my staying power has been quite good. Eighteen years in this job, seven in my previous one. So I'm getting a bit set in my ways. Time was, when time was on my side, I could saunter in and out of interviews, cocky and confident, knowing I could change jobs at a whim. Not any more. The more experience I have, the more knowledge I've gained, the less I am wanted, at least in my trade as a fully fledged employee.
So, agencies and contractors beckon, here today and gone tomorrow, a throwaway worker in a throwaway society. We are, after all, just numbers, aren't we?
I've been practicing for a possible new career, just watch this :- "Do you want fries with that?"
How did I do?

[Octavius]

I have just given up a very secure and cushy very well paid job in central London to relocate to the regions and start something new. I have moved away from family & friends and currently living apart from Mrs O and Mini O and residing in various hotels. I have been since the beginning of January.

I am out of my comfort zone, it�s not ideal, but it is something I want to do and I am determined to succeed. I am starting afresh for the sole purpose of having a better home life somewhere different. It won�t be long now before my wife and child can come up and join me and we are looking forward to bigger and brighter things, hopefully with plenty of work/life balance built in.

Our lives improve only when we take chances. I have taken many chances in my life and this is a greater gamble because it involves more than just me for a change.

My advice would be to take the chances that come your way. Mistakes may happen and sometimes you might feel you fail, but as we all know, the ups and downs make us stronger and braver for the next challenge in life.

[Theland]

Octavius - Thank you for your most welcome and reassurung words.
I do have a few leads to follow up, but nothing definite yet. At least my family are all making encouraging noises, which is nice.

[Theland]

A few hours after my last post above, I stepped out in faith and went into work and gave in my notice. So, it's official, I am leaving, after eighteen years!
Scary stuff without a degree in an 'ology.'

[beatlegal2]

do it i did and the better and more contented i am

[beatlegal2]

good luck theland