I know a guy who is seriously considering a change of careers. He wants to be a medical professional. I overheard him telling someone else about it, and I had to clarify because I could scarcely believe my ears:
VFD: Did he just say he wants to be in medicine so he doesn't have to deal with office politics?
NP: Yeah, I think he did.
VFD: LOL (pause) LOL . . . well, good luck with that
NP: Yep.
This is obviously someone who has not done his research. Just WOW. Talk about your nasty surprises. Hint: if you are considering a career change, look up the blogs of people in that field. For example, this post from a Respiratory Therapist who had to take a mental health vacation because his workplace is toxic to the soul. If you think you've got it bad, ask the other guy who's been doing what you want to do for a few years, just how bad you've got it.
You might end up wanting to keep your current position.
Or you might be the type who thinks "it" only happens to other people. In that case, good luck. Sorry about that whole "everyone else is screwy" problem/life you're having.
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This is another reason it's good to have a wife. You say "I wanna do X instead of Y" and if she's a keeper, she'll remind you that Y is paying the bills and the grass only looks greener in X. Then she'll . . . distract you. ;)
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