Dear Sue: When I was in high school trying to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up, I had three different careers in mind. At the time, I was apprehensive about leaving home to go to a four-year college, and opted to stay home and attend a secretarial college. I thought I would be able to get out into the working world a lot quicker.
Today I manage a clerical staff and am an executive assistant working for the CEO of an excellent company. I have been working with the CEO for 15 years, the company for 12 years and for the first time I am on the verge of leaving the company. I figure I will be working at least another 25-30 years and want to pursue my other dreams.
I have an excellent salary, good rapport with my boss and basically feel I am in the "comfort zone." However, in the back of my mind I am wondering if I truly am happy where I am right now in my career, even though I'm scared to leave.
My salary is at the top level of my field, so my husband does not want me to leave. I've told him that the money doesn't mean anything to me if I'm not happy. I'd rather throw away the money if it took away the stress. I believe if I'm not happy with my job and I'm under a lot of stress, I cannot take care of myself or my family properly (I have three small children and I carry the insurance).
He thinks I won't be happy anywhere else and that work is the same anywhere you go because there are always politics and personalities to deal with.
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