Author Topic: Well guys... (Read 785 times)

Hortlund · « **on:** May 14, 2003, 02:39:33 AM »

Today I quit my job.

I thought I'd spend the summer together with the kids before looking for another job. I've been working 10-14 hour days for too long, so it will be a nice change of pace. And living in a socialistic country has its benefits, the government does take care of you if you are unemployed and especially if you have kids...not to mention if you are unemployed with TWO kids.

So anyway... if any of you characters still doubt what I work with, this is your last opportunity to do an IP check.

straffo · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2003, 02:50:32 AM »

I wish you best of luck Stephan !

Children should allways be the top priority

(and btw we poor BBS user cannot do any IP check

)

Mighty1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2003, 08:26:48 AM »

I know how you feel!

I had had a good job as a manager for a computer repair company but I had to travel to all 20 locations every month to visit all the Techs so I was gone from 6am till 9pm every night.

It got so bad that I wouldn't see my kids till the weekend.

I took a job at my local school corp as their first computer tech and took a $10k cut in pay but it's been worth it. I now can see my kids anytime I want and I'm only 5 minutes from home.

That was 10 years ago and I haven't regretted 1 day of it.

SLO · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2003, 09:07:36 AM »

brave man hort.......

Maverick · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2003, 09:53:53 AM »

Oh geeezzzzzz. Going from a job being a responsible judge to being an out of work lawyer. How low can you possibly go!!!!!!

Take care of the family bud. They get to choose what old folks home you live in in your old age!

Wanker · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:07:00 AM »

WTG Hortlund,

Too many people in this day & age put their jobs and careers ahead of their family. Glad to see you have your priorities in order.

Dowding · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:11:35 AM »

Does that mean you're going to stop being so judge-mental?

Sorry - couldn't resist. Good luck with the future.

midnight Target · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:19:33 AM »

I'm picturing the Grinch's heart growing 3 sizes.....

good luck Steve.

Rude · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:23:48 AM »

I was looking through some pics of my children when they were little the other night with my wife. All I could feel was regret.

I told her that should I be blessed enough to live another ten years, I was afraid that I would look back to the current and feel the same.

Just not sure how to change and still feed everyone.

The best life is a simple and humble life....when money and possessions hold no value to you, I believe we should all make the necessary changes while we can.

God willing, I will make that change someday before it's too late.

Nash · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:30:09 AM »

Good luck Steve.

Just outta curiousity, I think I remember reading somewhere that you were 28 or 29... Do I have that right?

Wanker · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:38:45 AM »

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Originally posted by Rude
I was looking through some pics of my children when they were little the other night with my wife. All I could feel was regret.

I told her that should I be blessed enough to live another ten years, I was afraid that I would look back to the current and feel the same.

Just not sure how to change and still feed everyone.

The best life is a simple and humble life....when money and possessions hold no value to you, I believe we should all make the necessary changes while we can.

God willing, I will make that change someday before it's too late.

I hear ya, Rude. One of the biggest fears I have as a parent is that my kids will one day say after they graduate high school, "Where were you?"

Consequently, I have made it a priority to have enough balance between work and family and gaming so that I can keep everyone happy. It's harder than it sounds.

Fortunately, IBM is a great company to work for, and a sane balance between work and family is company policy!

fd ski · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:52:03 AM »

good luck to you Steve.
We might not see eye on eye on everything, heck most things

but i hope all things turn out well, profesionally and family wise.

What next for you ? What are you going to do ? Private practice ?

Seeker · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:53:37 AM »

Parasite.

Wanker · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2003, 10:58:51 AM »

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Originally posted by Seeker
Parasite.

LOL! I was waiting to see how long it would take for that word to appear.

Yeager · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2003, 11:00:33 AM »

If my state would support me I wouldnt work a single day.

YURIP HERE I COME!!!!! ARGHHHHH!!!!!