I know I usually use the Our Happy Happenings blog to post my memes, but I have decided that I should update everyone with what has been going on in our lives.
There has been a major change here at the Happy Happenings household. For about the last year Rich has been very unhappy at his job. Last year in July we talked very seriously about Rich leaving his job and finding something to do that he enjoys. Rich has always enjoyed playing around on the Internet and creating sites and a bunch of other stuff I don’t understand. He has done it as a hobby and really likes doing it. So, we have talked a lot about him leaving his job to do something he has fun doing.
There always seemed to be a reason not to do it though- mostly it was me worrying about all of the what ifs (and believe me I know there are lots of what ifs). I could see that Rich was becoming more and more unhappy with his job to the point of hating it. I think that life is too short to go to a job every single day that you truly hate, and to think about doing that everyday for the rest of your life is an awful feeling. We finally decided that Rich would leave his job and try doing what he actually likes doing. So, a couple of weeks ago Rich left his job to work from home doing what he enjoys doing. I know that there are still a lot of what ifs and we have certainly taken a big leap.
I guess that’s all for my updates for now. Please keep us in your prayers as we are going through this change. It’s been fun and exciting but also very stressful.
pam says:
You know I love ya and will be praying for you! I hope it all works out so your family is happy, healthy, and feeling blessed.
April 1st, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
regina says:
Very cool! Congrats to Rich! I’m sure God will bless this venture.
April 1st, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Danielle says:
I really respect your decision. My husband really dislikes his job as well and it makes him miserable. I know he wants to do something else badly- but he makes good money right now. The twig can only bend so far before it will snap! I am thinking good thoughts for your husband!
April 2nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Beka says:
Wishing you all the best in your endeavors!! You guys can make it happen! Love & Prayers!! Beka, Bill & Anika
April 3rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
zamejias says:
My husband switched companies late last year because of the same reason Rich left his company. Plus the stress.
I’ll be praying for your family. I’m sure it will work out fine.
April 4th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
shionge says:
I can understand what you mean Melanie, my husband changed jobs many times throughout his career and we always have a lengthy discussion over this move. Most importantly being their wife, it is the support we gave to them that would spur them on even further.
Wishing Rich all the best
April 5th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Ashley says:
Rich is my hero!!! I want to change jobs also and yet I am not brave enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 5th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!