You've been unhappy with the job for a very long time and work is too much of our time for it to be misery. When thinking about tough decisions you look at the possible best outcomes, and worst outcomes, and decide if it is worth the risk. Your happiness is worth a lot of risk.
Riley: Maybe I should just let you rest. Buffy: You sure? I bet if you just lay down with me- Riley: Nothing you are about to say will lead to rest.
'Lessons'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Laura - May 06, 2019 3:33:48 pm PDT #7522 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
sarameg - May 06, 2019 3:42:18 pm PDT #7523 of 30019
Allyson, it's a whole lot, but she's so lucky to have family like you & yours ( and that includes Kristen.) It's a lot of change for you guys, but for her it will hopefully be just a blip in a life of being loved & safe.
meara, may this be exactly what you need.
Dana - May 06, 2019 3:44:10 pm PDT #7524 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Allyson, pretty sure that if you are considering taking that step, then you deserve her and she deserves you. You and your family are good people.
meara, seriously, who wants to be miserable that constantly? I hope you find something good.
Zen, surely going back to bed was the right decision.
meara - May 06, 2019 3:49:34 pm PDT #7525 of 30019
Thanks everyone. I'm sure I will seriously second-guess myself a lot, but I'm telling lots of people in part so I can't chicken out!! It's kind of a sudden decision, but yes, I've been very unhappy for a while, and think this may just be what's needed.
Zen, going back to bed sounds very nice.
Allyson, would you be moving to be near family, or would the baby come to where you are, or am I misremembering where everyone is in this? I hope it goes more quickly and easily for you than for others I've known, and that your brother eventually understands you are doing the best thing you can in the situation, for the kiddo AND for him (harder to have a relationship with her if she is adopted by non-family members!)
Laura - May 06, 2019 3:58:02 pm PDT #7526 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
I've been scrolling through the Met Gala photos, and happily report that Billy Porter did not disappoint.
Jesse - May 06, 2019 4:03:45 pm PDT #7527 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh wow, meara -- good luck! That sounds like a good call, honestly.
-t - May 06, 2019 4:57:51 pm PDT #7528 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Wow, meara! That sounds very rationally thought out. I hope it works out for you!
Good call on going back to bed, Zen.
aurelia - May 06, 2019 7:20:39 pm PDT #7529 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Allyson, wishing all the best to you, your neice, and family.
Meara, I hope you are filled with relief after your meeting.
Fred Pete - May 07, 2019 2:38:15 am PDT #7530 of 30019
Ann, that's a ferret.
meara, it's a big step, and congratulations for having the courage to take it.
lisah - May 07, 2019 3:34:48 am PDT #7531 of 30019
Punishingly Intricate
Good luck, meara!! Quitting my last job, without having another job in place, is one of the best things I've ever done. Allyson, best wishes for you and your niece and your whole family.