I've decided to leave my job. Currently I work in construction with this specific company. Having been here for 7 years I feel it is time for me to move on. Reason being I've basically peaked. Advancement is pretty much nil unless I stick around for another 10+ years doing work I truly do not enjoy. Don't get me wrong, construction has been a great skill to have. I rely on no one to fix anything in my house. But construction is hard work and I'm going nowhere here. My coworker who has seniority just got moved up into a position that had been held for 20 years and he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
My 40th Bday is right around the corner and I'm facing the harsh reality that I will not be able to retire working here. Unfortunately, having got into the game late I currently have a little over 20k saved. You can see my dilemma. I'm planning on cashing the retirement out and seeking other opportunities. It will give me a cushion while I find something else. I need something where I can advance and eventually make the kind of money I want. I have 25 years left to get my shit together and if I don't make some moves now I fear the worst, working until I'm dead at a job I can't stand.
The company I work for has been pretty cool since I gave a month's notice even offering to cut me down to 3 days a week so I can look for work in the meantime. I feel I need to make a clean break rather than be tied here for any longer, even though, rationally it makes sense to take the 3 days. I'm truly not happy here and everyday just drains the life out of me. I've felt this way for a significant time but stayed because of the benefits and the pay is good. I can't stay here any longer. I do some work on the side with graphic design generating some income and I really enjoy the work, but I feel I need to get into a corporate setting that promotes from within with solid benefits and pay that I can get behind. The only problem is I'm afraid not having the type of experience necessary to get these types of jobs will be a hurdle I have to get over. I live in a city and I imagine I'll be going up against younger guys with more experience. I'm hoping my drive, hunger, and loyalty to my past employers will mean something. That and I'm just going to have to talk myself up. My girlfriend and I live together so my bills are pretty cheap and it's the right time to make this type of move.
I'm just looking for input from you guys. I know there's a lot of smart men on this forum and I'd like to hear what you guys think. Thanks, I appreciate it.
My 40th Bday is right around the corner and I'm facing the harsh reality that I will not be able to retire working here. Unfortunately, having got into the game late I currently have a little over 20k saved. You can see my dilemma. I'm planning on cashing the retirement out and seeking other opportunities. It will give me a cushion while I find something else. I need something where I can advance and eventually make the kind of money I want. I have 25 years left to get my shit together and if I don't make some moves now I fear the worst, working until I'm dead at a job I can't stand.
The company I work for has been pretty cool since I gave a month's notice even offering to cut me down to 3 days a week so I can look for work in the meantime. I feel I need to make a clean break rather than be tied here for any longer, even though, rationally it makes sense to take the 3 days. I'm truly not happy here and everyday just drains the life out of me. I've felt this way for a significant time but stayed because of the benefits and the pay is good. I can't stay here any longer. I do some work on the side with graphic design generating some income and I really enjoy the work, but I feel I need to get into a corporate setting that promotes from within with solid benefits and pay that I can get behind. The only problem is I'm afraid not having the type of experience necessary to get these types of jobs will be a hurdle I have to get over. I live in a city and I imagine I'll be going up against younger guys with more experience. I'm hoping my drive, hunger, and loyalty to my past employers will mean something. That and I'm just going to have to talk myself up. My girlfriend and I live together so my bills are pretty cheap and it's the right time to make this type of move.
I'm just looking for input from you guys. I know there's a lot of smart men on this forum and I'd like to hear what you guys think. Thanks, I appreciate it.
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