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A change is A COMMING!

By:	hellsfyer
Mood:	full of life
Date:	07/20/2007 09:26:28
Music:	Actually, none at the moment

Well.....I had to do one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do yesterday. I had to tell a guy that might as well be my blood brother (and currently my boss) that I have to take another job offer. It is with the company that I left to come work for my buddy, well we actually both worked there.

While I like what I am currently doing (for the most part, all jobs have their setbacks), I do not have much time with the fam and friends, or for honey do's, or to go Jeeping. I understand that sacrifices have to be made, but at the expense of family.....not worth it. The new job pays MUCHO better, the bennis are better, Vaca 401K......I shouldn't have left to begin with. It was very selfish of me to take these things away from my family just to go work with my friend. I shall reallign the universe, and go back to the corporate red tape plant, but be happier in the end......I am sure.

Also, this will give me more time to work on the 1953 Willys Pickup that I scored. I will upload picks later....and most of you will think.....what the hell is this guy thinking. I will be a PROJECT! LONG TERM, LOTS OF TIME AND MONEY, and I know this. Something to spend the fire checks on. I am going to do the whole fire truck theme....red black and diamond plate. Gonna be cool......someday.

NE who.....3 weeks till I start the new gig, and I will be out of town for most of it, so I will be talking with you all soon. More personal time for me = more Myjeepspace time.

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MEMBERS COMMENTS

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From: Jeep4Mud

08/28/2007 14:58:07

Hello, You don't know me but I was hopping around MJS and came across your blog. I too reccently made a big life change. I was offered a promotion within my company but it required me to gather up the family and move from Orlando to Jacksonville. It was very difficult at first and nearly split up a great family. However, we stuck together and made things work. Now things are much better and the newness is wearing off. Don't second guess your decisions to do what's best. Be persistant and commited! A job is just a job and can be replaced but a family is something that is irreplacable! Keep up the good work! Jeepin will follow in time! You can never get that out of your blood! Take care and good luck! - Scott

From: JeepGypsy

08/07/2007 11:31:39

ahhhh so. now that i read your blog here i understand. ya know... having just come out of the military i understand this from the perspective of the family. i know what it's like to have your dude gone all the time and working his ass off (not that its bad to work hard, that is commendable). Keith made the same decision and asked the same questions. For years it was always worth it, but once it became no longer worth it and it came down to having to choose between his job and a life with his family and even his own life, well, he chose us and i'm glad he did.

i hope your buddy will be understanding and that it all evens out for you. i like what you said about realigining the Universe, that is excellent! so kudos to you! you do what you've got to do and be happy. i'm excited for you and your family!

From: MzOzzieTJ

07/26/2007 21:28:36

Congrats, it sounds like you made the best decision! Hopefully your friend will understand! Good luck with everything!

From: jeep666

07/20/2007 12:21:58

I've been ther man. It's a tough position to be in.

Just remember, it's only a job. You have to think of what's best for you and your family first

From: jeeprt

07/20/2007 10:36:43

good luck, I did the corporate thing for 30 years when alot of other things looked better but I retired at 53 and its all comming back to me X 10 my CJ7 ended up a 7 year project but im loveing it now